§ 50457

The department shall develop specifications for the structure, functions, and organization of a housing and community development information system for this state. Such system shall include statistical, demographic, and community development data which will be of assistance to local public entities in the planning and implementation of housing and community development programs.

The department shall, subject to the availability of moneys therefor, establish prototype housing and community development information systems in two or more counties or multiple-county areas. The department shall operate the prototype systems, or it may contract with one or more counties, or with one or more counties and with one or more cities, or with a regional agency including one or more counties for operation of one or more prototype systems and shall report to the Legislature thereon.

(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 610.)