262. (1) The Tribal Commission shall have power to advise the Federal Government with regard to:
(a) the disbursement of money granted by the Federal Legislature for the advancement of the Tribal Peoples;
(b) the adaptation of Federal and Provincial Laws for the Tribal Areas with a view to protecting the communal life and economy of the Tribal Peoples.
(c) such other measures as may be determined for the advancement of the welfare of the Tribal Peoples.
(2) The Tribal Commission may also tender advice to the Governments of Units on any matter intended for the protection of the interests of Tribal Peoples.
(3) The Federal Government, if it so chooses, may also entrust to the Commission the direction, control and supervision of the department and activities organised for the advancement or the welfare of the Tribal Peoples.