§ 4011. Functions and powers of Secretary

• (a) In addition to the duties prescribed under section 4009 of this title , the Secretary shall—
  • (1) review, for consistency with the provisions of this chapter and other applicable law, and approve or disapprove, marketing and promotion plans and budgets within sixty days after their submission by a council;
  • (2) immediately notify a council in writing of the disapproval of a marketing and promotion plan or budget, together with reasons for such disapproval;
  • (3) issue orders and amendments to such orders that are necessary to implement quality standards under section 4010(c) of this title ;
  • (4) promulgate regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter;
  • (5) enforce the provisions of this chapter, as provided under section 4016 of this title ; and
  • (6) make all appointments to councils in accordance with section 4009(f) of this title .
• (b) The Secretary may provide, on a reimbursable or other basis, such administrative or technical assistance as a council may request for purposes of the initial organization and subsequent operation of the council.