5 M.R.S. §3102: Office established; purpose

The Office of Policy Innovation and the Future is established in the Executive Department to: support the creation of a coherent system of policy planning and coordinated implementation as one function and responsibility of the executive branch; serve the Governor as a research, advisory, consultative, coordinating and administrative agency; and advance policies that support a sustainable future for the State's people, communities, natural resources, physical infrastructure, industries, businesses and institutions by:

1. Assistance; data; policy. Providing technical assistance and data to the Governor by undertaking special studies and plans as directed and preparing policy;

2. Coordination. Facilitating general intergovernmental coordination;

3. Innovation. Supporting state efforts to encourage innovation and policy that facilitates innovation in the public and private sectors;

4. Technology. Supporting improved technology use for government programs and advancing responsible state data policies;

5. Resources. Supporting the development of the State's economy and energy resources with the conservation of its natural resources; and

6. Analysis. Conducting ongoing demographic, economic, workforce and other needed analyses to support state policy makers.