Cap. 204 чл. 5Functions of the Bank.

(1) In accordance with the Treaties and the Statute, the functions of the Bank shall include the following:

(a) to implement monetary policy;

(b) to hold and manage financial assets;

(c) to ensure the stability of the financial system;

(d) to formulate and implement macro-prudential policy;

(e) to promote a sound and efficient payment system;

(f) to provide for the circulation of euro banknotes;

(g) to provide for the circulation of euro coins issued for and on behalf of the Government;

(h) to advise the Government generally on financial and economic matters;

(i) to compile and publish statistics as may be necessary to carry out its tasks.

(2) In accordance with the Treaties and the Statute, neither the Bank nor any member of the Board or any official of the Bank, when exercising any function, duty or power under this Act, shall seek or take instructions from the Government or any other body.