(1) There shall be a Council of the Centre (hereinafter referred to as "the Council") which shall have the custody, control and use of the common seal of the Centre.

(2) The Council shall encourage the use of medicinally proven preparations as effective substitutes for conventional drugs.

(3) The Council shall be responsible for the management and administration of the revenue and property of the Centre and shall, subject to the powers and functions of the Centre as prescribed in this Decree, have general control over the conduct of the affairs of the Centre, including its public relations.

(4) The Council shall advise Government on preservation and restriction of the exportation of certain medicinal plants.

(5) The Council shall advise Government from time to time on the desirability or otherwise of importing certain medicinal plants or their preparations into the country.