1.    The attorney general may establish a human trafficking commission, comprised of designees from state, local, and tribal agencies which have contact with victims or perpetrators, nongovernmental organizations that represent or work with victims, and other organizations and individuals, including victims, whose expertise would benefit the commission. The attorney general may establish the commission by appointing an existing statewide coalition.

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2.    The commission shall:

a.    Collect and evaluate data on human trafficking in this state and submit an annual report to the attorney general, governor, and legislative assembly; b.    Promote awareness and provide information to education personnel and the general public about human trafficking, victim remedies and services, and trafficking prevention; c.    Promote training on human trafficking prevention and victim services for state and local employees who may have recurring contact with victims or perpetrators; d.    Promote training on human trafficking investigation and prosecution and on missing and murdered indigenous people with the North Dakota state’s attorney’s association, the North Dakota peace officers standards and training board, and state and local law enforcement agencies;     e. Present annually regarding human trafficking awareness and prevention at professional development conferences directed toward teachers, administrators, and support staff which are hosted by educational organizations in this state or by the department of public instruction; and

f.    Conduct other appropriate activities.