(1) The river commissioner shall consult with the authority in exercising the powers and performing the duties of the river commissioner enumerated in this chapter.
(2) The river commissioner shall report and make recommendations to the authority at the request of the authority or when the river commissioner considers proper.
(3) The purpose of consulting with and reporting to the authority is to safeguard and protect the rights and interests of Utah, Utah's agencies, and Utah's citizens in respect of the waters of the Colorado River system.