(1) To serve in an advisory capacity to the commission, including the Office of Victims' Services, through the committee's participation in the development of that part of the commission's plan relating to direct victims' services and compensation.

(2) To advise the commission on the development of direct services for minor children who are material witnesses to any of the following crimes and offenses under 18 Pa.C.S. (relating to crimes and offenses) committed or attempted against a member of the child's family:

Chapter 25 (relating to criminal homicide).

Section 2702 (relating to aggravated assault).

Section 3121 (relating to rape).

(3) To perform those functions related to the direct approval and disbursement of financial assistance in an advisory capacity only. The committee shall have the opportunity to review and comment on applications other than applications for claims for compensation pursuant to sections 702 and 706¹ within 30 days after receipt of the application from the commission.

(4) To advise the commission on the definition, development and correlation of programs and projects and the establishment of priorities for direct victims' services and compensation.

(5) To develop standards, methods and procedures for evaluating and monitoring direct victims' services.

(6) Upon request, to provide assistance and advice to the commission on any other matters relating to direct victims' services and compensation.

(7) To receive staff support from the commission and the Office of Victims' Services in order to adequately perform the duties provided for in this section.