S.L. 595.2 ст. 3Functions and duties of the Agency.

(1) The Agency shall have the following functions:

(a) to liaise and ensure the necessary coordination between Government departments and other agencies in the implementation of youth policy and measures or initiatives proposed by Government or the Agency from time to time;

(b) to undertake and co-ordinate research into specific issues aimed as assessing the state of play with respect to youth affairs;

(c) to formulate, co-ordinate, manage and evaluate youth work programmes which promote active youth participation and the empowerment of young people;

(d) to provide local and EU information to youth on any matters which may be of interest to their development and facilitate the participation of youths and youth organisation in EU and Euromed programmes;

(e) to liaise with the National Authority and National Agency of the Youth in Action programme for a coherent operational programme;

(f) to act as a focal point for the involvement of youth in the decision making process;

(g) to promote the role of youth in local Government; and

(h) to assist and support national and regional voluntary youth organisations and other organisations working in the youth field.

(2) The Agency shall assume the following duties:

(a) to coordinate, evaluate and monitor the implementation of the National Youth Policy;

(b) to ensure that all Government programmes concerning the affairs and interests of young people are implemented in accordance with the National Youth Policy;

(c) to keep direct and continuous contact with local and foreign bodies working in the field of youth, and with other groups, agencies or individuals as the need arises;

(d) to ensure the highest standards in youth work; and

(e) to keep under review the workings of this Order, and where deemed required, at the request of the Minister or otherwise, submit proposals for the Order’s review.