(a) It is the goal of STATE to create multi-service entities made of representatives from local and state government, private businesses, community organizations and others, to address existing gaps and long-term resiliency planning in transportation, water, and other infrastructure.

(b) Regional infrastructure councils will have five goals:

• (1) Prioritize infrastructure needs in the region they serve.

• (2) Seek federal, private, and other funds and work with federal, state, and local officials to coordinate infrastructure projects.

• (3) Explore and promote infrastructure policy designed to be resilient to natural disasters and scientifically-projected changes to the environment.

• (4) Develop long-term, public-private partnerships to finance and expand infrastructure that will benefit the region each council serves.

(c) Regional infrastructure councils shall include members of state and local government, private businesses, and communities, and local universities. The number of regional infrastructure councils to be created in STATE and a process for appointing members, reporting, and liaising with existing state entities shall be [should be determined based on local needs or through regulation by DEPARTMENT].