12. Functions of the Council

to approve plans and policies for the management of the

to approve any amendment or update of the Framework;

to approve policies and guidelines relating to accreditation of programmes, qualifications or higher education providers or institutional audit;

to approve any matter relating to the functions, powers, duties, remuneration, allowance, honorarium, benefits and code of conduct of officers, employees, agents and consultants of the Agency;

to receive and monitor reports, returns, statements and any other information relating to accreditation, institutional audit and evaluation; and

to do all things reasonably necessary for the performance of its functions under this Act.