Functions of Council

(1) The Council shall advise NICH generally on matters relating to heritage assets and shall exercise and discharge the functions conferred upon it by this Act and may do anything reasonably necessary or convenient for the exercise and discharge of those functions. (2) Notwithstanding the generality of sub-section (1) above, the particular functions of the Council shall be toNational Cultural Heritage 20 (a) assist NICH in the preparation of the Plan in accordance with the provisions in Part V; (b) prepare, in conjunction with NICH, guidelines and principles to be applied when deciding whether heritage assets, such as a building, should be designated; (c) make recommendations to NICH about any asset which in its opinion is a potential asset for designation or deaccession as a heritage (d) make recommendations to NICH for inclusion or exclusion of via amendments to the Register; (e) meet regularly and consult with non- governmental organizations and with persons operating in the commercial sector who are working in the field of cultural heritage; (f) encourage and promote the protection of (g) do anything necessary or convenient for the exercise and discharge of its functions as may be reasonably required to further the objectives of this Act. (3) In making recommendations as to the designation of heritage assets, the Council shall consult with or seek assistance as appropriate from any relevant scholarly, knowledgeable, skilled, experienced or professional individual, department or agency, educational or scientific body or organization, in the appropriate relevant disciplines. National Cultural Heritage Preservation 21