Section 19-7-203 - DutiesThe duties of the Office of State-Federal Relations shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1)Federal Grants:(A) Monitor opportunities for discretionary grants;(B) Identify and comment upon proposed changes in funding formulas; and(C) Keep the Governor's office and state agencies informed on the availability of grants;(2)Federal Regulations:(A) Monitor regulatory developments affecting state government;(B) Support existing and proposed legislation and regulations favoring the interests of the state; and(C) Support the public policy of this state as expressed by the Governor's office, the General Assembly, and agencies, as appropriate;(3)Federal Legislation:(A) Keep the Governor's office, agencies, and the General Assembly informed about proposed legislative developments of critical significance to state government; and(B) Support Arkansas's congressional delegation in efforts to influence federal governmental decisions and policies as they apply to Arkansas;(4)Interstate Cooperation: Facilitate cooperation with other states on issues of mutual concern;(5)Information Clearinghouse: Coordinate the flow of information between state and federal governments;(6)Reporting: Provide regular performance reports to the Governor, the Legislative Council, and the General Assembly to enable evaluation of the effectiveness of the Washington office; and(7)Nongovernmental Funding Sources, Programs, etc:(A) Discover information on all available additional funding and other resources and direct it to the appropriate state agency or person within the state; and(B) Take advantage of all resources available on a nationwide basis that can be beneficial to the state and its citizens.Acts 1979, No. 66, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 13-741.