POWERS AND DUTIES

The state demographer shall: (1) disseminate demographic and related socioeconomic data to the public, with emphasis on data that may be useful to public policymakers; (2) provide annual population estimates for all counties and municipalities in the state; (3) provide biennial population projections for the state and all counties of the state; (4) adhere to current standards of practice when determining which racial/ethnic groups to include in estimates and projections; (5) provide information by request which justifies the omission of any particular racial/ethnic group from estimates and projections, including limitations of data and methodology; (6) provide information to the legislature relating to the impact that demographic and socioeconomic changes in the population of the state have on the demand for state services; and (7) evaluate the type and quality of data needed to: (A) adequately monitor demographic and socioeconomic changes in the population of the state; and (B) assess the effectiveness of delivery of state services.