Purpose and functions of the Committee

1 The purpose of the Committee is to assist with the observation and implementation of Article 13(3a) and (4) of the Framework. 2 In order to fulfil its purpose, the functions of the Committee include— a the examination and consideration of new EU acts and replacement EU acts, b the conduct of inquiries and publication of reports in relation to replacement EU acts, c engagement with businesses, civil society and others as appropriate in relation to replacement EU acts, d engagement with His Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom in relation to replacement EU acts, e engagement with Ministers and Northern Ireland departments in relation to replacement EU acts, f the collation and publication of evidence collected as part of its other activities, and g dealing with other matters (including legislative proposals which may become new EU acts or replacement EU acts) which the Committee considers to be connected with its purpose or other functions.