DACCTE shall do all of the following:
(1) Advise policymakers on the development of the State Plan for Career and Technical Education and amendments to the State Plan.
(2) Recommend policies that the State should pursue to strengthen career and technical education and related initiatives.
(3) Evaluate career and technical education programs, services, activities, and career initiatives throughout the State.
(4) Provide technical assistance to local school districts, agencies, and other organizations to enhance and improve the career and technical education delivery system.
(5) Analyze and report on the distribution of funds for career and technical education and on the availability of career and technical education activities and services within the State.
(6) Promote coordination, collaboration, and effective partnerships among business, industry, labor, education, and employment and training programs to help meet the economic needs of the State.
(7) Disseminate relevant career information to teachers, counselors, students, and the general public.
(8) Schedule and conduct at least 4 regular meetings each year at which the public is given opportunity to express views concerning career and technical education. The Council shall determine the time, place, and manner of meeting.