§ 1-33B-14 — Functions of Governor's Office of Economic Development.

South Dakota § 1-33B-14

• Jurisdiction: South Dakota
• Title 1: STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT
• Ch. 1-33A: ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS

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

Legislative History

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.