2. The Domestic Companion Animal Council shall organize as soon as practicable after appointment of its members.
The council shall:
a. Consult with and advise the Commissioner of the Department of Health with respect to the work of the council;
b. Monitor, study and review the activities of the Animal Population Control Program, established pursuant to P.L.1983, c.172 (C.4:19A-1 et seq.), pilot clinics and funds therefor established pursuant to P.L.1983, c.180 (C.4:19A-10 et seq.), programs for the control of rabies and other programs related to animals that the council deems relevant to its work, and hold hearings with respect thereto as it may deem necessary or desirable;
c. Report to the Governor and the Legislature annually, and at such other times as it may deem in the public interest, with respect to its findings and conclusions.