1. The functions of the Council shall be:

(a) to provide a forum for the study, analysis and exchange of information among the Parties on matters concerning the salmon stocks subject to this Convention, and on the achievement of the objective of the Convention;

(b) to provide a forum for consultation and co-operation on matters concerning the salmon stocks in the North Atlantic Ocean beyond Commission areas;

(c) to facilitate the co-ordination of the activities of the Commissions and to co-ordinate the initiatives of the Parties under article 2, paragraph 3;

(d) to establish working arrangements with the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea and other appropriate fisheries and scientific organizations;

(e) to make recommendations to the Parties, the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea or other appropriate fisheries and scientific organizations concerning the undertaking of scientific research;

(f) to supervise and co-ordinate the administrative, financial and other internal affairs of the Organization, including the relations among its constituent bodies;

(g) to co-ordinate the external relations of the Organization; and

(h) to perform such other functions as are conferred on it by this Convention.

2. The Council shall have the authority to make recommendations to the Parties and the Commissions on matters concerning salmon stocks subject to this Convention, including the enforcement of laws and regulations, provided that no recommendation shall be made concerning the management of salmon harvests within the area of fisheries jurisdiction of a Party.

3. Notwithstanding paragraph 2, upon the specific request of a Commission, the Council shall have the authority to make recommendations to that Commission on regulatory measures which the Commission may propose pursuant to this Convention.