S.L. 595.10 Art. 4Functions and duties of the Agency.

(1) The Agency shall have the following functions and duties:

(a) to submit proposals and recommendations to the Government concerning a national policy for literacy that will take due account of the specific situation and requirements of the Malta;

(b) to prepare short and medium term plans for literacy in Malta largely oriented towards perceived national needs in the Maltese;

(c) to undertake periodic reviews of existing educational programmes and structures, to recommend improvements in such programmes and to identify sources for the training of Maltese personnel in relevant fields of activity so as to ensure the continued availability of suitably qualified personnel;

(d) to manage the national budgetary allocation for the development of literacy in Malta;

(e) to prepare periodic assessments concerning the effectiveness and relevance of the national literacy policy;

(f) to promote effective liaison between all stakeholders;

(g) to identify overseas developments in literacy that are of direct interest and relevance to the Malta situation;

(h) to assist Government in the formulation and negotiation of agreements with foreign governments or international bodies;

(i) to act as a focal point with respect to various regional, interregional and international organisations and to organise participation in seminars, conferences and action and working groups of relevance to Maltese interests;

(j) to act upon such other matters which are ancillary, incidental or consequential to the matters stipulated in paragraphs (a) to (i) as the Minister may from time to time determine.