In collaboration and consultation with the Council, the Office must: serve as an advocate for returning citizens; coordinate and monitor service delivery to returning citizens; promote the general welfare, empowerment, and reintegration of returning citizens in the areas of:employment and career development; health care; education; housing; and social services; develop sustainable relationships and coordinate with federal, State, and private agencies working with returning citizens; develop and propose City policy regarding issues affecting returning citizens; participate in public hearings; promote community dialogue concerning the issues confronting returning citizens; and review, comment, and make recommendations on proposed legislation and regulations, policies, and programs that will affect returning citizens.