24AFunctions and powers of Board

24A Functions and powers of Board (1) The functions of the Board are to: (a) advise, and make recommendation to, the Council about indigenous cultural and social issues that are likely to affect the Institute; and (b) consult with indigenous people, communities and organisations to promote constructive dialogue and engagement between the Institute and indigenous people; and (c) advise the Institute on systemic and structural changes aimed at improving outcomes for indigenous students and clients of the Institute, with particular focus on vocational education and training and higher education; and (d) carry out other activities as requested by the Council. (2) If the Council agrees, the Board may engage persons with relevant expertise as consultants. (3) The Board has the powers necessary to perform its functions, including the power to establish committees to perform particular functions. (4) A committee established by the Board must consist only of members of the Board. (5) The funding of the Board must be decided by the Council and met by the Institute.