The main functions of TNBC are: 

• Cause to be conducted, such research or survey or study into any aspect of social and economic development policy as it may deem fit
• Review specific research, reports or policy proposals submitted to it by any of its constituent bodies. It may also call for and consider any such reports if it is necessary to give a true picture of affairs before it
• Set action targets as well as performance benchmarks for implementing decisions or agreements reached, including assignment of responsibilities for performance
• Monitor and evaluate implementation of policies and measures agreed upon, as to their effectiveness and/or unintended impact