1-33B-14. Functions of Governor's Office of Economic Development. The Governor's Office of Economic Development may perform the following functions:

(1) Advise the Governor on policy matters related to production, allocation, planning, research, development and conservation of energy;

(2) Act as the representative for the State of South Dakota in coordination with federal agencies concerned with energy;

(3) Implement federal energy programs sponsored by the State of South Dakota;

(4) Formulate energy policies and programs to guide the management of energy resources and use within the State of South Dakota;

(5) Coordinate with other agencies and departments of state government concerned with the effects of energy policies and programs;

(6) Collect, analyze, and disseminate information on energy policies and programs;

(7) Promote, through the development and implementation of plans, the conservation of energy resources by all energy consumers, including state and local government;

(8) Evaluate and recommend public policies relative to energy development and distribution which have an impact on South Dakota;

(9) Represent the Governor and the State of South Dakota in regard to national, regional, and state organizations concerned with energy consumption, development, and distribution;

(10) Establish plans and programs, within the established federal guidelines, concerning the use and distribution of the petroleum violation escrow funds, federal funds, or other funds;

(11) Implement energy conservation loan, lease, and grant programs utilizing the petroleum violation escrow funds, federal funds, or other funds; and

(12) Perform such other duties as may be delegated by the Governor.Source: SL 1991, ch 16, § 3; SL 1994, ch 410 (Ex. Ord. 93-9), § 17; SL 2009, ch 1, § 123; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), § 95, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.