17Functions

#### 17 Functions 17 Functions > > (1) The Disability Council has the following functions— > > > > > (a) to monitor the implementation of government policy in relation to people with disability and their families, > > > > > (b) to advise the Minister on emerging issues relating to people with disability, > > > > > (c) to advise public authorities about the content and implementation of disability inclusion action plans, > > > > > (d) to advise the Minister about the content and implementation of the State Disability Inclusion Plan and disability inclusion action plans, > > > > > (e) to promote the inclusion of people with disability in the community, > > > > > (f) to promote community awareness of matters concerning the interests of people with disability and their families, > > > > > (g) to consult with the National People with Disabilities and Carer Council and other similar bodies, > > > > > (h) to consult with people with disability and undertake research about matters relating to people with disability, > > > > > (i) any other functions prescribed by the regulations. > > > (2) For the purpose of exercising its functions, the Disability Council may request information or advice from any public authority. > > > (3) A public authority to which a request for information or advice is made is authorised to comply with the request.