Section 303. Electronic facilitator

1. The office for technology shall be
  the electronic facilitator and administer this article. In  addition  to
  the  authority,  duties and responsibilities set forth in article one of
  this chapter, the  electronic  facilitator  shall  have  the  authority,
  duties and responsibilities granted in this article.
    2.  The  electronic  facilitator  shall  have the following functions,
  powers, and duties:
    (a) To promulgate rules and regulations consistent with the provisions
  of this article. In developing rules  and  regulations,  the  electronic
  facilitator  shall  seek  the  advice of the attorney general, the state
  comptroller, the director of budget, government and private entities and
  individuals as the electronic facilitator deems appropriate.
    (b) To cooperate with government and private entities and  individuals
  in  order  to  assist  in  the  development  and  implementation of this
  article.
    (c) To develop guidelines for the improvement of business and commerce
  by electronic means. Such guidelines shall identify preferred technology
  standards  relating  to  security,  confidentiality   and   privacy   of
  electronic signatures and electronic records.