1. (a) The commission shall do the following:

   1. (1) Enhance coordination and cooperation between state and local governments.
   2. (2) Review the effect of any federal or state legislation or any court decisions on local governmental entities.
   3. (3) Act as a forum for consultation among state and local government officials.
   4. (4) Conduct research on intergovernmental issues.
   5. (5) Review studies of intergovernmental issues by universities, research and consulting organizations, and entities.
   6. (6) Issue reports on the commission's activities.
2. (b) In addition to the duties set forth in subsection (a), the commission shall study the appropriate roles and responsibilities of the state, counties, municipalities, townships, and other political subdivisions in providing 911 and enhanced 911 services in Indiana. In conducting the study required by this subsection, the commission may consult with, or request necessary information or testimony from, local officials, public safety agencies, PSAPs (as defined in IC 36-8-16.7-20 ), the statewide 911 board established by IC 36-8-16.7-24 , providers (as defined in IC 36-8-16.7-19 ), and any other appropriate witnesses or experts. Not later than November 1, 2012, the commission shall submit to the legislative council and to the budget committee a report of the commission's findings and recommendations as a result of the study conducted under this subsection. The report to the legislative council and the budget committee under this subsection must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 . This subsection expires July 1, 2016.

As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.214. Amended by P.L.132-2012, SEC.1; P.L.121-2016, SEC.6.