The duties of the Office of State-Federal Relations shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Federal Grants: Monitor opportunities for discretionary grants;
(2) Identify and comment upon proposed changes in funding formulas; and
(3) Keep the Governor's office and state agencies informed on the availability of grants;
(4) Federal Regulations: Monitor regulatory developments affecting state government;
(5) Support existing and proposed legislation and regulations favoring the interests of the state; and
(6) Support the public policy of this state as expressed by the Governor's office, the General Assembly, and agencies, as appropriate;
(7) Federal Legislation: Keep the Governor's office, agencies, and the General Assembly informed about proposed legislative developments of critical significance to state government; and
(8) Support Arkansas's congressional delegation in efforts to influence federal governmental decisions and policies as they apply to Arkansas;
(9) Interstate Cooperation: Facilitate cooperation with other states on issues of mutual concern;
(10) Information Clearinghouse: Coordinate the flow of information between state and federal governments;
(11) Reporting: Provide regular performance reports to the Governor, the Legislative Council, and the General Assembly to enable evaluation of the effectiveness of the Washington office; and
(12) Nongovernmental Funding Sources, Programs, etc: Discover information on all available additional funding and other resources and direct it to the appropriate state agency or person within the state; and
(13) Take advantage of all resources available on a nationwide basis that can be beneficial to the state and its citizens.