(1)  The functions of the Heritage Council are –

(a) to advise the Minister on matters relating to Tasmania's historic cultural heritage and the measures necessary to conserve that heritage for the benefit of the present community and future generations; and

(b) to work within the planning system to achieve the proper protection of Tasmania's historic cultural heritage; and

(c) to co-operate and collaborate with Federal, State and local authorities in the conservation of places of historic cultural heritage significance; and

(d) to encourage and assist in the proper management of places of historic cultural heritage significance; and

(e) to encourage public interest in, and understanding of, issues relevant to the conservation of Tasmania's historic cultural heritage; and

(f) to encourage and provide public education in respect of Tasmania's historic cultural heritage; and

(g) to assist in the promotion of tourism in respect of places of historic cultural heritage significance; and

(h) to keep proper records, and encourage others to keep proper records, of places of historic cultural heritage significance; and

(i) to perform any other function the Minister determines.

(2)  The Heritage Council may do anything necessary or convenient to perform its functions.