The Commission shall carry out the following functions and duties:

1. (a) Serve as a forum for the discussion and study of intergovernmental problems;
2. (b) To the extent not otherwise provided by law evaluate on a continuous basis the interrelationships among local, regional, state, interstate, and federal agencies in the provision of public services to the citizens of South Carolina and as appropriate prepare studies and recommendations to improve organizational structure, operational efficiency, the allocation of functional responsibilities, the delivery of services, and related matters;
3. (c) Analyze the structure, function, revenue requirements, and fiscal policies of South Carolina and its political subdivisions and conduct studies of economic, administrative, tax, and revenue matters for all levels of government and make recommendations for needed improvement;
4. (d) Examine proposed and existing federal and state programs, assess their impact upon South Carolina, and its political subdivisions, and provide the assessments and recommendations where appropriate to the General Assembly, the Governor, or any other group, public or private, whose activities affect intergovernmental relations;
5. (e) Encourage and where appropriate coordinate studies relating to intergovernmental relations conducted by universities, state, local, and federal agencies in research and consulting organizations;
6. (f) Review the recommendations of national commissions studying federal, state, and local government relationships and problems and assess their possible application to South Carolina;
7. (g) Issue annual reports of its findings and recommendations setting forth the reasons and supporting data for each recommendation and may include draft legislation to implement the recommendations. Recommendations regarding economic and taxation issues must be accompanied by supportive analysis of economic data. The Commission may issue special or interim reports on special subjects as appropriate;
8. (h) Review and assess the work and recommendations of the federal Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations and report the assessment.