1) The Board shall advise the Minister regarding--
a) matters of policy arising out of or in connection with the application of this Act;
b) the nature and extent of the benefits that shall be Payable to employees or dependants of employees, including the adjustment of existing pensions;
c) the appointment of assessors;
d) the amendment of this Act.
2) The Board may at the request of the Director-General advise him regarding the performance of a particular aspect of his functions.