The council shall:
a. Advise the department concerning the preparation, adoption and revision of the New Jersey Statewide Water Supply Plan;
b. Advise the department concerning the implementation of the permit program required by this act;
c. Advise the New Jersey Water Supply Authority concerning the construction, maintenance and operation of State water supply facilities and projects; and
d. Advise the department concerning the preparation and implementation of the Emergency Water Supply Allocation Plan.