The Office shall be charged with the following responsibilities:

1. (1) Preparing plans and policy recommendations for the orderly and coordinated development of the State.
2. (2) Coordinating and facilitating planning by and among State agencies necessary for the orderly accomplishment of State plans and policies.
3. (3) Continuously surveying and reviewing the accomplishments of State government in achieving the goals and objectives set forth in State plans and policies.
4. (4) Consulting with other agencies in determining the feasibility of any policy, plan or program under consideration.
5. (5) Conducting and coordinating such research as may be necessary and desirable to develop and implement effective and efficient State policies.
6. (6) Conducting studies and analyses of the actual or potential effects, both short and long-term, of present or proposed State policies.
7. (7) Assisting in the review of Federal actions and developments affecting State plans and programs.
8. (8) Serving as the central agency and clearinghouse to collect and disseminate ideas and information bearing on public policy problems.
9. (9) Exercising such other functions as may be necessary to accomplish its duties.