In charge of :
Planning national general marine policy and the basic decrees;
Planning Inter-agency marine policy and important programs;
Monitoring domestic and international status of marine policy and practices;
Planning administration strategies of Ocean Affairs Council;
Other objectives relating to general planning.

Integrated planning, coordination and promotion of sustainable development of marine resources.
The planning, integration, coordination and promotion of related mechanisms for the utilization of ocean space.
Integrated planning, coordination and promotion of marine industry development.
Other matters relating to integration and coordination of marine resources.

Integrated planning, coordination and promotion of maritime security.
Integrated planning, coordination and promotion of coastal security.
Integration, coordination and promotion of matters related to protection of maritime rights and interests and law enforcement.
Integration, coordination and promotion of maritime security maintenance.
Other matters related to maritime security and costal security.

In charge of:
National ocean education policies
National ocean cultural affairs
Ocean cultural heritage preservation and protection
Marine technology development and application

The Department of Personnel is in charge of the personnel affairs of the Council.

The Department of Civil Service Ethics is in charge of the ethical affairs of the Council.

The preparation,review,and summary of the annual revenue and expenditure budget for the council and its affiliates.
The review and summary of the annual revenue and expenditure budget allocation and modification for the council and its affiliates.
The preparation, administration annual budget execution and budget reservation related affairs for the council and its affiliates.
The preparation and review of accounting reports and final accounts of the council and its affiliates.
The co-monitoring of budget related procurements.
The hiring, transferring, training, and performance appraisal of the council and its affiliates.
Other comprehensive businesses managed by Department of Accounting.

Information application service strategic planning, implementation, and coordination of the Council and subordinate agencies.
Information application environment planning and management of the Council and subordinate agencies.
Information and communication security planning and implementation of the Council and subordinate agencies.
Other tasks related to information.

Congressional liaison.