Div 1Functions and powers

Division 1—Functions and powers 12—Functions of the Council The Council has the following functions: (a) to make national environment protection measures in accordance with Division 2; (b) to assess and report on the implementation and effectiveness, in participating jurisdictions, of national environment protection measures. 13—Powers of the Council The Council has power to do all things that are necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of its functions, and, in particular, has power to— (a) consult with appropriate persons and bodies; and (b) obtain advice and assistance from the NEPC Committee or from another committee established by the Council under section 33; and (c) undertake or commission research; and (d) publish reports relating to the functions and powers of the Council; and (e) provide information to the public (including industry); and (f) consult with relevant Commonwealth, State and Territory bodies; and (g) consult with the Australian Local Government Association; and (h) direct the Service Corporation to provide assistance and support to other Ministerial Councils.