In addition to any other powers and duties granted to the Advisory Committee by law, the Advisory Committee shall:

1. (1) Work with the Director of Veterans’ Affairs to insure that the needs of the veterans and their dependents and survivors who reside in this state are recognized and addressed in a timely and effective manner.
2. (2) Review current issues affecting veterans and their dependents and survivors who reside in this state and make recommendations relating to those issues.
3. (3) Review current operations of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and make recommendations to the director concerning the operation of any part of the department.
4. (4) Make recommendations to the director for the establishment or revision of programs and entitlements for veterans.

[1991 c.798 §2]