(a) To identify veterans health manpower resources.
(b) To conduct studies and surveys of health needs to determine the
extent to which such needs can be filled by veterans with health service
experience.
(c) To institute and operate a veterans health manpower recruiting
service including, but not limited to, a guidance and counselling
service.
2. In the exercise of the foregoing powers and duties the commissioner
shall consult with the commissioner of the department of veterans'
services and the heads of state agencies charged with responsibility for
manpower and health resources.