(1) Annual land information plans will be developed to meet the purpose of the Montana Land Information Act, including the coordination, creation, collection, maintenance, integration, or dissemination of MSDI themes, or other associated work.

(2) By July 1 of each fiscal year, theme champions may provide to the land information plan subcommittee suggested specific goals and objectives relating to the theme they represent for the fiscal year beginning one year from that date.

(3) The department shall prepare its suggested goals and objectives for the same time period, and shall provide the land information plan subcommittee the budget necessary to carry out these duties and responsibilities.

(4) By August 1 of each fiscal year, the department will compile the theme champion goals and the department's goals and objectives, and will post the summary on the department web site for public comment. Public comment will be taken for a minimum period of 30 days from the day of posting.

(5) By November 1 of each fiscal year, the department, with advice of the land information plan subcommittee, shall develop a draft land information plan for the next fiscal year. The plan shall include specific goals and objectives based upon input from theme champions, the department, and comments received during the public comment period.

(6) By November 15 of each fiscal year, the department shall submit the draft land information plan to the council and a budget for the department's duties and responsibilities as defined in 90-1-404 , MCA.

(7) By December 15 of each fiscal year, the council shall advise the department on recommended changes to the draft plan and the department's budget.

(8) By January 15 of each fiscal year, the department shall complete the land information plan. The department shall publish the final plan on the department web site.