For the purposes of this Act, the role of the Secretary is—
(a) to plan, develop, fund, provide and enable the provision of a comprehensive range of mental health services that are consistent with, and promote the objectives of, this Act and the mental health principles; and
(b) to perform the functions and exercise the powers conferred on the Secretary by this Act or any regulations under this Act; and
(c) to administer this Act, subject to the general direction and control of the Minister.