4. Functions of Council

The functions of the Council are —

to consider and report to the Minister on matters affecting the maintenance of racial or religious harmony in Singapore that are referred to the Council by the Minister;

to consider and report to Parliament on matters affecting the maintenance of racial or religious harmony in Singapore that are referred to the Council by Parliament; and

to consider and make recommendations to the President on restraining orders made under this Act or the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act 1990.