(1) Pursuant to the policies and directions of the appointing authority, the Natural Resources Policy Administrator shall:
(a) Upon written request of a member or committee of the Legislative Assembly, prepare or assist in the preparation of studies and reports and provide information and research assistance on matters relating to the natural resources of this state and to any other relevant matters.
(b) Ascertain facts concerning the natural resources of this state.
(c) Make recommendations to the Legislative Assembly concerning the natural resources policy of this state.
(d) Prepare analyses of the effect of all natural resources measures before the Legislative Assembly and of all other measures affecting the natural resources of this state.
(e) Assist in the preparation of measures affecting the natural resources of this state.
(f) Perform such duties as may be directed by joint or concurrent resolution of the Legislative Assembly.
(g) Adopt rules relating to the submission, processing and priorities of requests. Rules adopted under this paragraph shall be in conformance with any applicable rules of the House of Representatives or the Senate.
(h) Seek the advice and assistance of political subdivisions of this state, governmental agencies and any interested persons, associations or organizations in the performance of the duties of the administrator.
(i) Provide information to the public about legislative action concerning the natural resources of this state.
(2) Pursuant to the policies and directions of the appointing authority, the Natural Resources Policy Administrator may enter into contracts to carry out the functions of the Natural Resources Policy Administrator. [1999 c.1048 §2; 2001 c.158 §2]
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