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) coordinating the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, including: (a) operating the State Clearinghouse (b) developing guidelines, (c) providing technical assistance, and (d) providing training; (3) serving as the Military Affairs Advisor and liaison; (4) carrying out a program of policy research for the Governor and Cabinet; (5) providing technical advice to local governments with regard to land use planning and compliance with environmental statutes and regulations, (6) staffing the Strategic Growth Council, (7) preparing guidelines to local agency formation commissions, and (8) conducting other activities as the Governor may direct.