The chairperson of the workforce development council or the executive director, at the direction of the council shall:

1. (1) Serve as consultant to the governor on issues relating to workforce development and its relation to economic development and diversification;
2. (2) Assist in coordinating the programs of all agencies dealing with issues of concern to the council;
3. (3) Arrange for statewide studies of the issues referred to in this chapter;
4. (4) Secure data and information from agencies concerned with the issues referred to in this chapter;
5. (5) Arrange for the exchange of information, plans, and programs between public and private groups interested in the issues referred to in this chapter;
6. (6) Prepare articles, reports, and bulletins for the use of the council, concerned agencies, and for general publication;
7. (7) Keep and maintain records and reports and handle correspondence relative to the work of the council;
8. (8) Develop recommendations and plans for action consistent with the purpose of this chapter; and
9. (9) Assist in carrying out the duties described in section 202-2.

[L 1965, c 270, §5; Supp, §98W-5; HRS §202-4; am L 1985, c 252, §5; am L 1997, c 346, §5; am L 2016, c 57, §4]