North Dakota Code 54-44.5-04 – Division of community services – Powers and duties
The division of community services shall:
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 54-44.5-04
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
1. Provide relevant information on pertinent topics and issues which relate to public policy development, interpretation, modification, and implementation.
2. Develop state energy conservation policy and manage federal energy conservation program activities between all levels of the public and private sectors regarding the prudent and efficient use of energy resources.
3. Develop, implement, and administer federal categorical and block grant programs assigned to the division.
4. Advise, coordinate, and assist cities, political subdivisions, and the state in all phases of state and local planning for the physical development of the state.
5. Render financial assistance to any government planning agency within federal law or regulation.
6. Advise, consult, coordinate, assist, and contract with or on behalf of the various planning agencies in developing and harmonizing planning activities of the state.
7. Implement a state facility energy improvement program.