36. The functions of the assessment board are(1) to examine the pilot projects submitted to the Minister of Health and Social Services and make recommendations as to their approval, on the basis of the factors set out in section 7;
(2) to establish a procedure for the assessment of pilot projects with reference to the provisions of section 1 and submit it for approval to the Minister of Health and Social Services and to the Minister responsible for the administration of legislation respecting the professions;
(3) to examine every assessment report transmitted to it under section 35 and submit to the Minister of Health and Social Services, on the date he determines, a report on the results obtained within the framework of the pilot projects in progress, sending a copy to the Minister responsible for the administration of legislation respecting the professions;
(4) to make, if expedient, any recommendation it deems appropriate concerning the conduct of a pilot project to the Minister of Health and Social Services and to the establishment concerned, sending a copy to the Minister responsible for the administration of legislation respecting the professions;
(5) to assess the overall results obtained and transmit to the Minister of Health and Social Services and to the Minister responsible for the administration of legislation respecting the professions, not later than nine months before the date this Act ceases to have effect, its recommendations as to whether it is advisable to allow the practice of midwifery and, if expedient, its recommendations concerning the professional organization of midwifery practice and the mode of integration of the midwife in the perinatal care staff.