Powers and Functions.
Article 153
ART. 153. Powers and Functions. - The council shall have the following powers and functions: to rationalize and coordinate the functions of the agencies charged with consumer programs and enforcement of consumer related laws to the end that an effective, coordinated and integrated system of consumer protection, research and implementation and enforcement of such laws shall be achieved; to recommend new policies and legislation or amendments to existing ones; to monitor and evaluate implementation of consumer programs and projects and to take appropriate steps to ensure that concerned agencies take appropriate steps to comply with the established priorities, standards and guidelines; to seek the assistance of government instrumentalities in the form of augmenting the need for personnel, facilities and other resources; to undertake a continuing education and information campaign to provide the consumer with, among others; facts about consumer products and services; consumer rights and the mechanism for redress available to him information on new concepts and developments on consumer protection; general knowledge and awareness necessary for a critical and better judgment on consumption; and such other matters of importance to the consumer's general well-being.