Indiana Code Title 15. Agriculture and Animals § 15-12-5-6

(1) Provide technical assistance and information about land use strategies.

(2) Facilitate collaboration among commonly affected state, county, and local government units.

(3) Compile and maintain a land planning information library, both hard copy and electronic, that includes current data on land resources in Indiana.

(4) Establish or coordinate educational programs for governmental units, nongovernmental entities, and the public with special consideration for local planning commission members and county commissioners.

(5) Provide counties and local communities conducting land use planning with access to technical and legal assistance through a referral service.

(6) Provide information to local authorities on model ordinances for programs and techniques on land use.

(7) Obtain grants and assist counties and local communities in locating additional funding sources for planning projects.

(8) Make recommendations to the general assembly and other governmental bodies concerning land resources.

(9) When requested, advise the general assembly on proposals relating to land resources.