(1) The Authority has the functions relating to the provision and management of emergency services that are vested in it by the emergency services Acts.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the Authority has the functions of ¾

(a) advising the Minister on all aspects of policy in relation to emergency services;

(b) developing plans for, and providing advice on, the management and use of emergency services;

(c) undertaking, coordinating, managing and providing practical and financial assistance to activities and projects relating to emergency services.