§ 45-13.1-4. Functions and duties. In addition to the activities listed in § 45-13.1-1, the commission shall carry out these further functions and duties:
(1) Encourage, and where appropriate, receive and review studies relating to intergovernmental relations conducted by universities, state, local, and federal agencies, and research and consulting organizations;
(2) Conduct educational seminars and informational conferences on selected intergovernmental and state and local issues, including the duties and responsibilities of local officials and the powers and functions of state and local government. The staff of the general assembly shall provide assistance and support services to the commission in planning and implementing seminars and conferences;
(3) Review the recommendations of national commissions studying federal, state, and local government relationships and problems, and assess their possible application to Rhode Island;
(4) Engage in other activities and make studies and investigations that are necessary or desirable in the accomplishment of the purposes set forth in § 45-13.1-1; and
(5) In the conduct of its work, rely to the extent appropriate, upon research data, studies, and other resources of public and private educational and research organizations in the state and elsewhere.
History of Section. (P.L. 1988, ch. 133, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 75, § 1.)
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