(1) To monitor the implementation and operation of this subchapter and to conduct a continuing evaluation of the progress made;
(2) To assist the governing authority in obtaining assistance from any other department of state government;
(3) To submit an annual written report evaluating the effectiveness of the program and presenting any suggestions for improving the program, to be submitted to the Governor no later than March 1 of each year; and
(4) To promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.