Schedule - Minimum requirements in relation to Council
1. The general functions of the Council shall be to do the following:
(a) promote public awareness of, and provide information to the public, on the availability and operation of mediation in the State;
(b) maintain and develop standards in the provision of mediation, including the establishment of a system of continuing professional development training;
(c) prepare codes of practice for mediators for approval by the Minister under section 9 and oversee the implementation of any code of practice published or approved under that section;
(d) establish and maintain a register of mediators who have subscribed to a code of practice published or approved under section 9;
(e) advise the Minister on the preparation or approval of a scheme under section 23 and on the delivery of mediation information sessions in family law cases.
2. The Council shall be independent in the performance of its functions.
3. The Council shall consist of not less than 11 members, of whom -