9. Long-range planning and research. In cooperation with the administrative council, to undertake long-range planning and research, including planning for construction, renovation and reconstruction projects and report findings and recommendations to the board of trustees;

10. Intercampus cooperation and coordination. To promote cooperation among the technical community colleges and prepare plans for approval by the board of trustees with respect to the coordination of programs, activities and personnel;

11. Interagency cooperation and communication. To promote cooperation and communication with the Department of Education and the Bureau of Employment Services, or their successors, with the University of Maine System and with other public and private educational and training institutions;

12. Coordination with the public sector. To work closely with other state and local agencies that have an impact upon vocational education, to promote consistent and coordinated policies, procedures and programs;

13. Coordination with the private sector. To work closely with the private sector in order to ensure that the colleges respond expeditiously to the needs of the private sector and the State's economy, particularly with respect to changing technology, industries and job training needs;

14. Delegated duties. To undertake other duties as delegated by the board of trustees;

15. Delegate responsibility. To delegate duties and responsibilities as necessary to administer this chapter; and

16. Fulfillment of mission and goals. To implement the mission and goals set forth in section 12703.

Sec. 75. 20-A MRSA §12710, as amended by PL 1989, c. 443, §46, is further amended to read:

§12710. Maine Community College System Office

The Maine Technical Community College System Office shall implement the policies of the board of trustees and shall provide staff and technical assistance to each college and state-level coordination and leadership to the system.