The duties of the state climatologist shall include:

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A. assessing the effect of climate on the natural environment, agricultural production, land and natural resources and human health;

B. coordinating climate impact studies and programs to improve understanding of climate processes, natural and man-induced, and of the social and economic implications of climate change;

C. developing methods and procedures to enable interested state agencies and public institutions of higher education to participate in the program;

D. disseminating climate data, information, advice and assessments to state agencies, local public bodies and the general public;

E. establishing an effective mechanism for consultation and coordination with the federal government and other states in climate related activities; and

F. administering the state intergovernmental climate program.