1. Consultation. The state authority shall consult with the interagency task force council with respect to the implementation of this subchapter.

Sec. B-8. 30-A MRSA §5051, as amended by PL 1991, c. 610, §21, is further amended to read:

§5051. Administration and implementation

The state authority, in consultation with the interagency task force council, shall administer this subchapter to address residential deteriorating areas and to restore these areas to decent, sanitary and safe residential neighborhoods.

Sec. B-9. 30-A MRSA §5052, first ¶, as amended by PL 1991, c. 610, §21, is further amended to read:

The state authority, in consultation with the interagency task force council, may establish 4 demonstration housing opportunity zones, each comprised of a different municipality or portion of a municipality. These demonstration zones serve as a means of determining the effectiveness of zones as a tool stimulating residential revitalization in deteriorating neighborhoods.

Sec. B-10. 30-A MRSA §5053, first ¶, as amended by PL 1991, c. 610, §21, is further amended to read:

The state authority, in consultation with the interagency task force council, may:

Sec. B-11. 30-A MRSA §5054, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 601, Pt. B, §4, is amended to read:

1. Work with council. Work with the interagency task force council and the Commissioner of Public Safety to coordinate the resources of state agencies to be applied to the zones, including, but not limited to:

A. Job training programs;

B. Educational and vocational training;

C. Child care assistance; and

D. Crime prevention programs;