To assist a council in carrying out its functions, powers and duties the department of environmental conservation may upon request: 1. Prepare reports outlining objectives, priorities and proposed relationships of the council to the local governing body; 2. Prepare descriptions of work to be undertaken, advantageous techniques to be used and suggested roles of council members; 3. Provide research on conservation facts and procedures; 4. Provide, on a consulting basis, technical and research assistance as may be required to assist the council in carrying out its work and to enable the council to offer recommendations to the local governing body; and 5. Describe particular areas of natural resources within the territorial limits of the council which require particular attention.
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