S.L. 595.44 Art. 4Functions and duties of the Agency.

(1) The Agency shall have the following functions and duties:

(a) to implement environmental projects and projects which provide for the embellishment and creation of green spaces and to ensure the attainment of the necessary permits for their implementation;

(b) to distribute information, educate and develop strategies on the importance of green spaces;

(c) to develop and implement plans and programmes for the embellishment and creation of green spaces;

(d) to provide administrative support services in relation to environmental projects and projects providing for the embellishment and creation of green spaces including in urban areas;

(e) to identify and make use of external sources of financing to assist in the implementation of policy, plans and AGENCY)

programmes referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) and other policies and plans as approved by the Minister;

(f) to enhance and build strong relationships with governmental and non-governmental environmental organisations, local and regional councils as well as with third parties that may have an interest in the implementation of environmental projects including in urban spaces;

(g) to provide maintenance services and other ancillary services so as to safeguard the embellishment of green spaces;

(h) to carry out any other functions related to the embellishment and creation of green spaces which may, from time to time, be decided by the Minister.

(2) The functions and duties of the Agency shall be executed in co-ordination with government entities and authorities and in the case of projects on a national or European level, with the person or authority that may, from time to time, be the responsible competent authority for the said functions.