The Governor's Office of Economic Development may perform the following functions:

1. (1) Advise the Governor on policy matters related to production, allocation, planning, research, development and conservation of energy;
2. (2) Act as the representative for the State of South Dakota in coordination with federal agencies concerned with energy;
3. (3) Implement federal energy programs sponsored by the State of South Dakota;
4. (4) Formulate energy policies and programs to guide the management of energy resources and use within the State of South Dakota;
5. (5) Coordinate with other agencies and departments of state government concerned with the effects of energy policies and programs;
6. (6) Collect, analyze, and disseminate information on energy policies and programs;
7. (7) Promote, through the development and implementation of plans, the conservation of energy resources by all energy consumers, including state and local government;
8. (8) Evaluate and recommend public policies relative to energy development and distribution which have an impact on South Dakota;
9. (9) Represent the Governor and the State of South Dakota in regard to national, regional, and state organizations concerned with energy consumption, development, and distribution;
10. (10) Establish plans and programs, within the established federal guidelines, concerning the use and distribution of the petroleum violation escrow funds, federal funds, or other funds;
11. (11) Implement energy conservation loan, lease, and grant programs utilizing the petroleum violation escrow funds, federal funds, or other funds; and
12. (12) Perform such other duties as may be delegated by the Governor.

Source: SL 1991, ch 16 , § 3; SL 1994, ch 410 (Ex. Ord. 93-9), § 17; SL 2009, ch 1 , § 123; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1 ), § 95, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.