The objects of the council shall be—
| (b) | to determine the minimum standards of tuition and training required for degrees, diplomas and certificates entitling the holders thereof to be registered to practise the veterinary professions and para-veterinary professions; |
| (c) | to exercise effective control over the professional conduct of persons practising the veterinary professions and para-veterinary professions; |
| (d) | to determine the standards of professional conduct of persons practising the veterinary professions and para-veterinary professions; |
| (e) | to encourage and promote efficiency in and responsibility with regard to the practice of the veterinary professions and para-veterinary professions; |
| (f) | to protect the interests of the veterinary professions and para-veterinary professions and to deal with any matter relating to such interests; |
| (g) | to maintain and enhance the prestige, status and dignity of the veterinary professions and para-veterinary professions and the integrity of persons practising such professions; |
| (h) | to advise the Minister in relation to any matter affecting a veterinary profession or a para-veterinary profession. |
