Section 6: Functions of National Committee

6. Functions of National Committee (1) The functions of the National Committee shall be to— (a) examine and evaluate the contribution of women to the various sectors of development in the light of national needs and priorities; (b) study specific areas where the participation of women should be invited or strengthened; (c) advise the Minister on the development and implementation of programmes to integrate women in all sectors of national development; (d) appoint such subcommittees as it thinks necessary and determine their terms of reference, duration and composition. (2) The Minister may, in relation to the exercise of the National Committee of its functions, give such directions to the Committee as is considered necessary and the Committee shall comply with those directions.