The Minister shall, in particular,(1) see to the organization and maintenance of municipal institutions where justified by the population;
(2) promote the exercise of democratic procedure in municipalities, particularly by fostering participation in municipal institutions;
(3) ascertain that the municipal administration is providing sound management of public moneys and, within the limits of its competence, is seeing to the welfare of persons under its jurisdiction;
(4) supervise the administration and enforcement of the Acts respecting the municipal system;
(5) assist and support the municipalities in the discharge of their duties;
(6) advise the Government, other departments and public bodies, and, as the need arises, make recommendations to them on any matter regarding their activities where these affect municipal affairs;
(7) promote fire prevention within the scope of the Fire Prevention Act (chapter P-23);
(8) conduct or commission research, surveys or analyses in municipal affairs.