Cap. 421 Art. 6Functions of the Council.

(1) The Council shall have the following functions:

(a) to register craftsmen and entrepreneurs in accordance with such rules as may be prescribed;

(b) to promote a steady interest, appreciation, promotion and regulation of Maltese crafts in particular and in Maltese crafts in general among all sectors of the community both resident and foreign;

(c) to support and safeguard the interests of craftsmen through the promotion of studies for the identification of raw materials, design, market research and sales programmes;

(d) to promote the revival of traditional Maltese crafts;

(e) to promote the creation of opportunities for the production of Maltese craft products;

(f) to establish a voluntary certification system whereby the genuineness of Maltese craft products is guaranteed and to regulate and supervise such system;

(g) to advise the Minister on all aspects of Maltese crafts, generally and in particular in the formulation of a national policy on Maltese crafts, and in the making of regulations under this Act;

(h) to advise on the implementation of, and to monitor, the national policy on Maltese crafts;

(i) to establish international contacts with the aim of enhancing Maltese crafts;

(j) to perform any other function as may be assigned to it under this or any other law.

(2) For the performance of its functions under this Act the Council may with the concurrence of the Minister utilise such funds as may be assigned to it by the Government from time to time and as may be donated or bequeathed to the Council by other persons.

(3) The Council shall be exempt from the payment of income tax or of duty on documents or transfers.