Any draft or proposed decision of the Regional Council or the General Council that has an impact on the environment, the quality of life or concerns the cultural activities of the Amerindian and Bushinenge populations may be submitted to the Advisory Council for its prior opinion.
The Council deliberates on the draft or proposed decision within one month of the matter being referred to it. If it has not given an opinion within this period, its opinion is deemed to have been given.
The matter is referred to it, depending on the case, by the President of the Regional Council, the President of the General Council or the representative of the State.