; and (7) share experiences and best practices in stakeholder engagement and communication, decision support, and economic development interactions that support the realization of identified rural economic development goals. (d) Duties The Council shall carry out the following: (1) Coordinate with the Domestic Policy Council and the National Economic Council to develop the policy of the Council. (2) Coordinate with departments, agencies, and offices of the executive branch to develop policy recommendations that promote economic prosperity and quality of life in rural areas (as defined by the Secretary of Agriculture) throughout the United States. (3) Make recommendations to the President, through the Director of the Domestic Policy Council and the Director of the National Economic Council, on how to best use Federal investments in rural areas for the purpose of facilitating job growth and economic development. (4) Coordinate and increase the effectiveness of Federal engagement with rural stakeholders, including agricultural organizations, small businesses, education and training institutions, health care providers, telecommunications services providers, research and land grant institutions, law enforcement, State, local, and Tribal governments, and nongovernmental organizations regarding the needs of rural areas throughout the United States. (5) Coordinate Federal efforts directed toward the growth and development of geographic regions that encompass both urban and rural areas. (6) Identify and facilitate rural economic opportunities associated with energy development, outdoor recreation, and other conservation-related activities. (e) Administration The Secretary of Agriculture (or staff designated by the Secretary) shall provide to the Council administrative support services and additional resources, as appropriate, to the extent permitted by law and within existing appropriations. The Secretary shall determine the amount of funding and personnel necessary for the Council to carry out its duties and the amount