14. Functions of the Authority

The functions of the Authority shall be to—

advise the Government on the implementation of the

encourage and assist health promotion through the media sponsorships and community based projects ;

recommend measures to minimize the harm arising from the consumption of tobacco products and alcohol products ;

recommend measures in consultation with the

recommend legal, taxation, administrative and other measures necessary for the implementation of the

monitor and evaluate the implementation of such policy ;

evaluate the impact of policy measures and advise the government on such modifications to the Policy as may be necessary ;

encourage and assist research on issues relating to tobacco and alcohol ;

monitor economic, health and other issues relating to the production, consumption and marketing of tobacco products and alcohol products ;

to conduct, promote and co-ordinate research in relation to the use of tobacco and alcohol ;

secure participation of all necessary governmental, or non-governmental agencies and private sector organisations in the implementation of the National

encourage active community participation in the implementation and monitoring of the National

receive communications from the public on issues relating to tobacco and alcohol and to recommend necessary action in relation thereto the implementing agencies ;

act as the co-ordinating agency for all activities carried out by the government and non-governmental agencies and organisations relating to minimizing the harm arising from the production and consumption of tobacco products and alcohol products ;

monitor the progress of all investigations relating to tobacco and alcohol ;

to liase with local, regional and international organisations on issues relating to tobacco and alcohol.