Section 7: Functions of the Council.

The Council shall have power to -(a) manage the Scheme in accordance with the provisions of this Act;
(b) determine the overall policies of the Scheme, including the financial and operative procedures of the Scheme;
(c) ensure the effective implementation of the policies and procedures of the Scheme;
(d) assess, from time to time, the research, consultancy and training programmes relative to the Scheme;
(e) arrange for the financial and medical audit of the Zonal Health Insurance offices established under section 21 of this Act;
(f) set guidelines for effective co-operation with other organisations to promote the objectives of the scheme;
(g) co-ordinating quarterly returns from the Zonal Health Insurance Offices;
(h) ensuring public awareness about the Scheme;
(i) co-ordinating manpower training under the Scheme;
(j) carry out such other activities as are necessary and expedient for the purpose of achieving the objectives of the Scheme as set out in this Act.