54-44.5-04. Division of community services - Powers and duties

54-44.5-04. Division of community services - Powers and duties The division of community services shall: 1. Provide relevant information on pertinent topics and issues which relate to public policy development, interpretation, modification, and implementation. 2. Develop state energy conservation policy and manage federal energy conservation program activities between all levels of the public and private sectors regarding the prudent and efficient use of energy resources. 3. Develop, implement, and administer federal categorical and block grant programs assigned to the division. 4. Advise, coordinate, and assist cities, political subdivisions, and the state in all phases of state and local planning for the physical development of the state. 5. Render financial assistance to any government planning agency within federal law or regulation. 6. Advise, consult, coordinate, assist, and contract with or on behalf of the various planning agencies in developing and harmonizing planning activities of the state. 7. Implement a state facility energy improvement program.