; (2) encourage public, private, local, or regional best practices that can be replicated by other rural communities; (3) encourage private sector innovation and investment in rural communities; (4) promote a skilled workforce; and (5) promote standards that allow for the measurement and validation of the cost savings and performance improvements associated with the installation and use of smart community technologies and practices. 13. Rural smart community resource guide (a) In general The Council shall create, publish, and maintain a resource guide designed to assist States and other rural communities in developing and implementing rural smart community programs. (b) Inclusions A resource guide under subsection (a) may include— (1) a compilation of existing related Federal and non-Federal programs available to rural communities, including technical assistance, education, training, research and development, analysis, and funding; (2) available examples of local rural communities engaging private sector entities to implement smart community solutions, including public-private partnership models that could be used to leverage private sector funding to solve similar local challenges; (3) available examples of proven methods for local rural communities to facilitate integration of smart technologies with new and existing infrastructure and systems; (4) best practices and lessons learned from demonstration projects, including return on investment and performance information to help other rural communities decide how to initiate integration of smart technologies; and (5) such other topics as are requested by industry entities or local governments or determined to be necessary by the Council. (c) Utilization of existing guides In creating, publishing, and maintaining the guide under subsection (a), the Council shall consider Federal, State, and local guides already published relating to smart community goals, activities, and best practices— (1) to prevent duplication of efforts by the Federal Government