නිල පරිවර්තනයවෙනස් නොකළ පාඨය, Department of Government Printing වෙතින්
(1)
The Chairman shall facilitate the implementation of all matters as between the Ministry of the Minister in charge of the subject of Defence and the armed forces, in relation to military matters.
(2)
The Chairman shall in consultation with the
Commander of the Army, the Commander of the Navy and the Commander of the Air Force, discharge the functions arising out of subsection (1) under the direction and supervision of the Secretary.
(3)
The Chairman shall, in carrying out his functions in respect of any matter, take into consideration the range of military advice and opinions with respect to such matter as he considers appropriate.
(4)
The Chairman shall establish procedures to ensure to the greatest extent possible, that the presentation of his own advice or opinion is not unduly delayed.