With the cooperation of the Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Department of Veterans Affairs, the council:

1. (1) shall make an annual report to the General Assembly containing:

   1. (a) a comprehensive review and summary analysis of the scientific literature on the effects of exposure to chemical agents, including Agent Orange;
   2. (b) a summary of the activities undertaken to inform and assist veterans who may have been exposed to chemical agents, including Agent Orange;
   3. (c) a description and interpretation of the results of any study undertaken pursuant to this chapter;
   4. (d) other comments or recommendations the council considers appropriate.

2. (2) may hold hearings consistent with the purposes of this chapter.

   To assist it in carrying out these functions, the council may contract for an evaluation of the performance of the Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Department of Veterans Affairs in implementing this chapter and may contract for the compilation and editing of the annual report.

HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 521, Section 1.