The powers and responsibilities of the Commission shall include:
- (1) Research, study, advise and recommend to the Governor and/or General Assembly on matters it deems appropriate relating to both sustainability and community engagement.
- (2) Recommend programs and policies to attract and retain the creative labor force needed for Delaware’s long-term development as a model of sustainable prosperity.
- (3) Recommend programs and policies to support sustainable practices in government at all levels, specifically those that enhance the use of data, analytics and technology to improve services.
- (4) Coordinate and advise all departments and agencies of the State on matters pertaining to sustainability and community engagement.
- (5) Provide government, business and community institutions with information and analysis on options for sustainable practices in all sectors.
- (6) Recommend changes in state law, regulations, policies and procedures that are desirable to achieve improvements in sustainable practices in all sectors.
- (7) Develop partnerships to further develop Delaware’s leadership role in sustainability and community engagement, within the State, nationally and internationally.
- (8) Advise Delaware local governments on the use of data, analytics and technology to improve community services and provide analysis on options for sustainable development.
- (9) Evaluate the local impacts of state policies and practices on sustainability practices.
- (10) Carry out demonstration projects that may be scaled to benefit other Delaware localities.
- (11) Initiate, review and/or sponsor legislation pertaining to or impacting sustainability and community engagement in Delaware.
- (12) Recommend changes in state regulations, policies, and procedures that are desirable to achieve community-based sustainability practices.
- (13) Seek funding and investment from all sectors to further its mission and goals.
- (14) Develop and administer a grant program to further its mission and goals.
- (15) Take all other actions the Commission deems in support of global sustainability and community efforts in Delaware.
81 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 82