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Functions of Council.
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9.—(1) The general functions of the Council shall be to—
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(a) stimulate public interest in the arts,
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(b) promote knowledge, appreciation and practice of the arts,
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(c) assist in improving standards in the arts,
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(d) advise the Minister in relation to the performance of any of his or her functions under this Act, when so requested by the Minister,
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(e) assist the Minister in the performance of his or her functions under this Act and in the implementation of Government policies and objectives in relation to the arts, when so requested by the Minister,
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(f) furnish advice or information to a Minister of the Government (including the Minister) in relation to any matter connected with its functions, whenever the Council considers it appropriate or is requested to so do by the Minister,
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(g) furnish advice or information to a public body in relation to any matter connected with its functions, whenever the Council considers it appropriate or is requested to so do by the public body concerned, and
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(h) cooperate with a public body in relation to any matter connected with its functions, whenever the Council considers it appropriate.
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(2) The Council may make such recommendations to the Minister in relation to matters connected with its functions as it considers appropriate.
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(3) The Council shall have all such powers as are necessary or expedient for the performance of its functions.
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(4) The Council may perform any of its functions through or by a member of the staff of the Council duly authorised by the Council to act in that behalf.
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