9S.—(1) The following shall be functions of the Commission:

(a) to ensure that the distribution system operator and electricity suppliers have in place such administrative and operational arrangements that the Commission considers necessary or expedient for the performance by them of the respective functions conferred on them by or under the Act of 2024 for the purpose of the efficient operation of the Electricity Costs Emergency Benefit Scheme IV;

(b) to ensure that the electricity suppliers have in place such administrative and operational arrangements that the Commission considers necessary or expedient for the performance by them of the respective functions conferred on them by or under the Act of 2024 for the purpose of the efficient operation of the Submeter Support Scheme II;

(c) to take such steps as are necessary to ensure the distribution system operator and electricity suppliers perform the respective functions conferred on them by or under the Act of 2024;

(d) to report to the Minister, at such intervals as are agreed by the Commission and the Minister, in relation to the performance by the distribution system operator and electricity suppliers of the respective functions conferred on them by or under the Act of 2024;

(e) to consider any objection made to the Commission under section 6(6) of the Act of 2024;

(f) to establish procedures for the consideration of an objection made to the Commission under section 6 (6) of the Act of 2024 and to publish such procedures on its website on or before 1 November 2024.

(2) In this section, "Act of 2024" means the Electricity Costs (Emergency Measures) Domestic Accounts Act 2024.]