§ 5903. Functions of institute. The legislative institute shall provide a center for research, training and information on the legislative process. The institute is hereby empowered to conduct classes both credit and non-credit on the legislative process; to organize inter-disciplinary groups of scholars to study the legislative process; to convoke seminars involving the legislative scholars and legislators; to establish a central library on legislative systems; to publish such books and periodicals as it shall deem appropriate on the legislative process; to assist in orientation of new legislators; and to provide such assistance as may be requested by the legislature in improving its management and operations.