15. The Conseil may, for the purposes of its functions,(1) receive and hear the requests and suggestions of persons and groups on any matter pertaining to the family and report thereon to the Minister;
(2) notify the Minister of any matter pertaining to the family which deserves the attention or action of the Government, and submit its recommendations to him;
(3) after consultation of the Minister, conduct or commission such studies and research as it considers useful or necessary for the purposes of its functions;
(4) provide information to the public on any matter pertaining to the family.