22Functions of Council

22 Functions of Council

22 Functions of Council

(1) The Council has the following functions—

(a) to advise the Minister and the Advocate on the planning, development, integration and implementation of government policies and programs concerning young persons,

(b) to consult with young persons, community groups and government agencies on issues and policies concerning young persons,

(c) to monitor and evaluate legislation and government policies and programs concerning young persons and to recommend changes if required,

(d) to conduct forums, approved by the Minister, on issues of interest to young persons,

(e) to collect, analyse and provide the Minister and the Advocate with information on issues and policies concerning young persons.

(2) Any advice given to the Minister by the Council may be given either at the request of the Minister or without any such request.

(3) The Council must work co-operatively with the Advocate in exercising its functions.

(4) The Council has such other functions as are conferred or imposed on it by or under this or any other Act.