The commission shall advise and consult with the Governor and the Legislature about, and assist them in improving, opportunities for women in the State by:

1. 1. Research Carrying out research programs necessary to determine the status of women in the State;

   [PL 2009, c. 191, §1 (NEW).]

2. 2. Activities Promoting and coordinating activities on state and local levels designed to meet the problems of women in the State;

   [PL 2009, c. 191, §1 (NEW).]

3. 3. Advocate Serving as an advocate for women in making recommendations on proposed budgetary, legislative and policy actions to the Governor, the Legislature and other officials of the State and the Federal Government with respect to state and federal policies, programs and other activities affecting or relating to women in the State;

   [PL 2009, c. 191, §1 (NEW).]

4. 4. Information Informing the public about the presence or absence of opportunities for women in the State;

   [PL 2009, c. 191, §1 (NEW).]

5. 5. Meetings Conducting public hearings, conferences, workshops and other such meetings to obtain information about, discuss and publicize the needs of and solutions to the problems of women; and

   [PL 2009, c. 191, §1 (NEW).]

6. 6. Reports Making a biennial report to the Governor and the Legislature concerning the work and interests of the commission.

   [PL 2009, c. 191, §1 (NEW).]

PL 2009, c. 191, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 104, §2 (AMD).