The council shall do the following:

1. (1) Identify the public infrastructure and other community support necessary:

   1. (A) to improve mission efficiencies; and

   2. (B) for the development and expansion;

      of military bases in Indiana.

2. (2) Identify existing and potential impacts of encroachment on military bases in Indiana.

3. (3) Identify potential state and local government actions that can:

   1. (A) minimize the impacts of encroachment on; and

   2. (B) enhance the long term potential of;

      military bases.

4. (4) Identify opportunities for collaboration among:

   1. (A) the state, including the military department of the state;
   2. (B) political subdivisions;
   3. (C) military contractors; and

   4. (D) academic institutions;

      to enhance the economic potential of military bases and the economic benefits of military bases to the state.

5. (5) Review state policies, including funding and legislation, to identify actions necessary to prepare for the United States Department of Defense Efficient Facilities Initiative scheduled to begin in 2005.
6. (6) Study how governmental entities outside Indiana have addressed issues regarding encroachment and partnership formation described in this section.

7. (7) With respect to a multicounty federal military base under IC 36-7-30.5 :

   1. (A) vote to require the establishment of the development authority under IC 36-7-30.5 , if necessary; and
   2. (B) advise and submit recommendations to a development authority board appointed under IC 36-7-30.5 .

As added by P.L.5-2005, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.203-2005, SEC.1.