9. The Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall consolidate the following functions of the Department of Human Services and the Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services:

A. Administrative components that provide for, without limitation, the following functions: internal auditing; external auditing; financial management; human resources; information technology and data collection and management; facilities management; contracting; licensing; permitting and inspecting; training; administrative appeals; communications and legislative relations; rate setting; and rulemaking; and

B. Adult protective functions.

10. By January 31, 2005, the Commissioner of Health and Human Services shall submit a report, including recommendations and any necessary legislation, to the Governor and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters regarding the establishment and implementation of the Department of Health and Human Services. The report must include recommendations on the following issues:

A. Bureau structure, including the number, title and functions of bureaus and divisions within bureaus. In the development of recommendations regarding the bureau structure, the commissioner shall consider:

(1) The unique needs of special populations, including, but not limited to, children, the elderly, persons with mental health needs, persons with mental retardation or developmental disabilities and persons affected by substance abuse; and

(2) The possible integration of the functions of the Department of Human Services, Bureau of Family Independence into a new bureau of children and families;

B. Administrative structure and functions, including: