2. The functions of the Minister shall be:(a) to carry out research and to advise the Government in matters of economic, fiscal and budgetary policy;
(b) to present the estimates to the National Assembly and to propose ways and means;
(c) to manage the consolidated revenue fund and the public debt;
(d) to see to the preparation of the public accounts;
(e) to superintend, control and manage everything connected with the financial affairs of the Government and not assigned by law or by order of the Government to the Conseil du trésor, another department or the Auditor General;
(f) to control and direct the General Deposit Office of Québec;
(g) to carry out such other duties as are assigned to him by any other act or by the Government.