The functions of the Board are—
(a) to assess and determine applications for payment made under this Act; and
(b) to approve forms for the purposes of this Act; and
(c) to issue certificates in respect of applications for payment made under this Act; and
(d) as the Board thinks fit, to conduct proceedings in respect of applications for payment made under this Act; and
(e) as requested by the Attorney-General, to advise, or submit a report to, him or her on any matter relating to the operation of this Act;
(f) to exercise and discharge any other powers, authorities, duties, functions or obligations conferred or imposed on it by or under this Act.