(a) Conduct one or more public hearings;
(b) Consult with and cooperate with (i) officials of departments and agencies of the state having duties and responsibilities concerning parks and recreation; (ii) officials and representatives of the federal government, of neighboring states and of interstate agencies having duties and responsibilities relating to parks and recreation in this state; (iii) officials and representatives of local government in the state; (iv) officials and representatives of science, industry, education (v) persons, organizations and groups, public, or private, utilizing, served by, interested in or concerned with parks and recreation of the state; and
(c) Request and receive from any department, division, board, bureau, commission or other agency of the state or any political subdivision thereof or any public authority such assistance and data as may be necessary to enable the office to carry out its responsibilities under this section.