(a) Devise methods and take steps toward the regularization of employment in the various industries and seasonal trades of the district.

(b) Devise plans and take steps to promote public improvements by municipalities within the district, during seasons of unemployment.

(c) Co-operate with any person, employer, association, or organ of the press in accomplishing the aforesaid purposes.

(d) Appoint sub-committees to deal specially with any subject which the council has power to investigate or act upon, but each sub-committee shall be presided over by a member of the council.

(e) Hold meetings at least once each month, or oftener if required, for the accomplishment of the aforesaid purposes; such meetings to be called by the chairman of the council, or to be fixed at any regular meeting of the council.

(f) Keep minutes of all meetings; submit a copy of all minutes, records, and decisions; and report in full on all actions or proceedings to the director. No rule shall be prescribed or action taken by the council inconsistent with the action of the board.