Section 488. Participation of federal and local agencies, individuals and corporations

1.  Federal   and   local   agencies,   individuals   and
  corporations  involved  in  the  administration  of  a  program grant or
  technical assistance effort for rural  development  and  revitalization,
  shall  be  encouraged  to  participate in the assistance services of the
  office and to make  information  available  to  applicants  through  the
  office  with  respect  to  any related program, undertaking, project, or
  activity which is referred to the office under the  provisions  of  this
  article.
    2.  The director shall consult with and seek assistance from officials
  of  federal  and  local  agencies  or  corporations  with   respect   to
  coordinating  assistance programs for rural areas and shall recommend to
  the governor and the legislature any policies or  programs  which  would
  facilitate such coordination.