The commission shall meet when necessary, and at least quarterly shall perform the duties specified in this section including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) Order the repatriation of human remains and cultural items in accordance with this chapter.
(b) Establish mediation procedures and, upon application of the parties involved, mediate disputes between California tribes and museums and agencies relating to the disposition of human remains and cultural items. The commission shall have the power of subpoena for purposes of discovery and may impose civil penalties against any agency or museum that intentionally or willfully fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter. Members of the commission shall receive training in mediation for purposes of this subdivision. The commission may delegate its responsibility to mediate disputes to a certified mediator.
(c) Administer the budget of the commission.
(d) Establish and maintain a website for communication between tribes and museums and agencies.
(e) Upon the request of California tribes or museums and agencies, analyze and make decisions regarding providing financial assistance to aid in specific repatriation activities.
(f) Accept grants or donations, real or in-kind, to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(g) By making recommendations to the Legislature, assist California tribes in obtaining the dedication of appropriate state lands for the purposes of reinterment of human remains and cultural items.
(h) Request and utilize the advice and services of all federal, state, and local agencies as necessary in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
(i) Prepare and submit to the Legislature an annual report detailing commission activities, disbursement of funds, and dispute resolutions relating to the repatriation activities under this chapter.
(j) Refer any known noncompliance with the federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (25 U.S.C. Sec. 3001 et seq.) to the United States Attorney General and the Secretary of the Interior.
(k) Impose administrative civil penalties against any agency or museum that is determined by the commission to have violated any provision of this chapter.
( l) Establish those rules and regulations the commission determines to be necessary for the administration of this chapter.