Section 2: Functions of the Council

(1) The Council shall-
(a) register dock workers and dock labour employers;
(b) maintain and keep a register of dock workers and dock labour employers;
(c) regulate the conditions of service of dock workers;
(d) ensure direct payment of wages to each dock worker by the employer;
(e) set out guidelines which will ensure that dock work is rotated evenly among dock workers in the pool;
(f) ensure that dock labour employers comply with the existing regulations and standards relating to wages, welfare and training of dock workers in the ports;
(g) determine the number of the permanent dock workers to be employed by the dock labour employers.
(h) ensure that the activities of dock workers are not inimical to the peace, security, industrial harmony and smooth operations at the nation's sea ports;
(i) serve as a medium for resolving disputes and complaints among the interest groups in the port and dock industry;
(j) conduct a census of dock workers in the pool every three years;
(k) ensure that dock labour employers provide adequate cargo handling gears, plant and equipment and in this regard shall inspect such facilities from time to time;
(l) ensure that dock labour employers provide adequate protective gears for the safety of dock workers;
(m) ensure that dock labour employers provide group insurance policy against industrial accidents for dock workers; and
(n) do such other things as are necessary or expedient for the purpose of achieving its objectives under this Act.