(1)  In addition to his or her functions under any other Act, the Director has the following functions:

(a) to investigate and research matters relevant to residential building work contracts;

(b) to publish reports and information relevant to residential building work contracts;

(c) to inform the public about the provisions of this Act;

(d) to report to the Minister in relation to –

(i) the Director's functions; and

(ii) matters, referred to the Director by the Minister, in relation to residential building work contracts;

(e) to assist in the administration of the provision of mediation and adjudication under this Act.

(2)  The Director has the powers necessary to perform his or her functions under this Act.