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The main objects of the Council shall be to foster and improve mathematical education at all levels and to encourage advancement and application of mathematics throughout Scotland. For this purpose the Council shall collaborate with educational, technological and industrial organisations and shall undertake functions such as the following: (i) The promotion and co-ordination of conferences, mathematical competitions, special courses of instruction and retraining schemes. (ii) The consideration of factors relating to the supply and deployment of qualified mathematicians with special reference to the supply of teachers. (iii) The giving of advice on curricula, syllabuses, examinations and other subjects of mathematical interest. (iv) The collection and circulation of information and the publication of reports, articles and other material of pedagogic interest. (v) The setting up of committees to consider and report on special problems and subjects. (vi) The trusteeship of trusts established for purposes associated with the objects of the Council.