A. The powers and duties of the crime stoppers advisory council are to:

(1)     advise and assist in the creation and maintenance of local crime stoppers programs;

(2)     certify local crime stoppers programs for the purposes of confidentiality of records, privileges and immunities set forth in the Crime Stoppers Act;

(3)     encourage the media to promote the functions of local crime stoppers programs; and

(4)     facilitate training for local crime stoppers programs.

B. The council shall not take part in the receipt of reports or tips regarding criminal activity.