The Secretary has the following functions under this Act:

(a) planning for the delivery by the THS, over the long term, of health services and health support services, including by planning for the provision of infrastructure;

(b) assisting the Minister to determine the health services, and the health support services, that are to be provided by the THS in a financial year by submitting for the approval of the Minister the service plan for the financial year;

(c) monitoring the delivery by the THS of health services, and health support services, in accordance with the service plan for a financial year;

(d) ensuring the performance and exercise by the Executive of the functions and powers of the Executive and the THS;

(e) ensuring that there are appropriate mechanisms, including by way of advisory panels, for consultation and engagement between the THS and persons interested in the delivery by or on behalf of the THS of health services and health support services.