0650 Office of Planning & Research
Program Descriptions

11 - STATE PLANNING AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT

The major activities of the Office include: (1) recommending and implementing state policies with regard to land-use and growth planning; (2) carrying out a program of policy research for the Governor and Cabinet; (3) providing technical advice to local governments with regard to planning; (4) advising permit applicants and government agencies on provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and operating the State Clearinghouse for environmental and federal grant documents; (5) preparing guidelines for addressing greenhouse gas emissions in California Environmental Quality Act; (6) preparing guidelines and providing assistance to local agency formation commissions; (7) administering grants aimed at reducing gang activity and youth violence; and (8) conducting other activities as the Governor may direct.