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(3) In addition to the functions 5 as referred to in the Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2063 (2007), the functions, duties and powers of the National Defence Council shall be as follows:
(a) To make policies, plans and programmes relating to 6 mobilization, operation and use of the Nepal Army
and submit the same to the Government of Nepal,
(b) To submit recommendations relating to the number and organizational structure of the Nepal Army,
(c) To make necessary advice to the Government of Nepal relating to the management of the Nepal Army,
(d) To submit necessary advice to the Government of Nepal relating to the management of arms, weapons
and other military equipment of the Nepal Army,
(e) To perform other acts as prescribed.
(4) The Secretary at the Ministry of Defence shall perform as the Secretary of the National Defence Council. In his/her absence, an officer as designated by the Prime Minister shall perform this function.
(5) There shall be a Secretariat within the Ministry of Defence to  carry out the acts and proceedings of the National Defence Council. Other arrangements of the Secretariat shall be as prescribed.
(6) The procedures of the meetings of the National Defence Council shall be as determined by the National Defence Council itself.