The functions of the
Commissioner include the following —
(a) to
facilitate the establishment and operation of incorporated associations in
accordance with this Act;
(b) to
promote and encourage compliance with this Act;
(c) to
receive complaints and information concerning non-compliance with the Act and,
if the Commissioner considers it warranted, to investigate the complaints and
information and to take whatever action in respect of the complaints and
information as seems proper to the Commissioner;
(d) to
conduct compliance and educational activities in relation to matters
concerning incorporated associations;
(e) to
investigate, research and publish reports and information in relation to
matters concerning incorporated associations as the Commissioner considers
appropriate;
(f) to
report to the Minister on matters referred to the Commissioner by the Minister
and on matters of importance investigated by the Commissioner, whether
referred to the Commissioner by the Minister or not;
(g) to
perform any other functions that are conferred or imposed on the Commissioner
by this Act or any other Act.