In carrying out its responsibilities under this chapter, the Seismic Safety Commission, in close consultation with the Transportation Agency, the Office of Emergency Services, and the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency, may do the following:

1. (a) Monitor the work of the center on behalf of the state.

2. (b) Produce and deliver for each year that the center is in operation, an independent evaluation of the work conducted at the center as it pertains to the objectives of the center and reducing earthquake losses and earthquake risk in the state recognizing that as a national center it will undertake basic research of national and international consequence as well. The report shall include the following tasks:

   1. (1) Interpret the results of research to indicate how the research may affect state law and policy.
   2. (2) Recommend ways to promote the application of research.
   3. (3) Recommend priorities that would contribute to achieving the center’s objectives, provide direct benefits to California residents and businesses, and lead to the completion of specific recommendations in the state’s earthquake risk reduction program.