National Security Council 9 “declaration” means the declaration of a security area made under section 18. Part II NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL Establishment of the National Security Council 3. (1) A council by the name of the “National Security Council” is established. (2) The Council shall be the Government’s central authority for considering matters concerning national security. Functions of the Council 4. The Council shall have the following functions: (a) to formulate policies and strategic measures on national security, including sovereignty, territorial integrity, defence, socio-political stability, economic stability, strategic resources, national unity and other interests relating to national security; (b) to monitor the implementation of the policies and strategic measures on national security; (c) to advise on the declaration of security areas; and (d) to perform any other functions relating to national security for the proper implementation of this Act. Powers of the Council 5. Notwithstanding any other written law, the Council shall have the power to do all things necessary or expedient for or in connection with the performance of its functions including— (a) to control and coordinate Government Entities on operations concerning national security; and