(a) regulate the practice of midwifery,

(b) establish, maintain and promote standards of the practice of midwifery,

(c) establish, maintain, develop and promote standards of professional ethics in the practice of midwifery,

(d) perform such other duties and exercise such other powers as are imposed or conferred on the Council under this or any other Act, and

(e) advise the Minister on matters related to the practice of midwifery.