3. The Council shall advise the Minister on any matter that he submits to it respecting matters concerning the equality and respect of the rights and status of women.
It may also, with the prior approval of the Minister, study any matter pertaining to the field of equality and respect of the rights and status of women and do or have done any research it considers useful or necessary.
The Council may receive and hear petitions and suggestions from individuals and groups on any matter contemplated in this section.
The Council may furnish the public with information on any individual or collective matter concerning the equality and respect of the rights and status of women.