s 4 Functions of Council
4.—(1) The functions of the Council are —(a) to consider and report to the Minister on matters affecting the maintenance of religious harmony in Singapore which are referred to the Council by the Minister or by Parliament; and (b) to consider and make recommendations to the President on restraining orders and directions to extend given to the Council by the Minister under sections 11 and 13, respectively.[Act 31 of 2019 wef 01/11/2022] (2) The Council has the power to appoint a Secretary to the Council and any other officers as may be required to enable the Council to carry out its functions under this Act. (3) The Council may, subject to the provisions of this Act, regulate its own procedure. (4) The Council must not transact any business unless a quorum of at least half of its members, including the chairperson or member presiding, is present. (5) The chairperson, if present, presides at all meetings of the Council. (6) Whenever the office of chairperson is vacant or the chairperson for any reason is unable to attend a meeting, any other member that the members present elect presides at the meeting.