(1) Review, make findings and offer recommendations related to the dairy industry in this Commonwealth.

(2) Consult with and utilize experts to assist the commission in carrying out the duties under this section.

(3) Receive input from interested parties.

(4) Hold public hearings in different regions of this Commonwealth.

(5) Review and consider dairy policies and factors utilized throughout the United States.

(6) Review the administration and operation of State and regional programs and services and make recommendations to implement new policies, legislation and regulations.

(7) Recommend proposed legislation and regulatory changes based on the commission's findings.

(8) Issue a report of the commission's findings and recommendations to the Governor, the Majority Leader and Minority Leader of the Senate, the Majority Leader and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee of the Senate and the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives not later than one year after the effective date of this section.