; and (4) strengthen accountability and effectiveness. (b) Security functions The security functions described in subsection (a) shall include operational, budgetary, and hiring and management control for the following: (1) The police officers of the Department, including all levels of seniority. (2) Department perimeter security. (3) Department building security, including doors, locks, and common access card (CAC) access. (4) Cameras. (5) Veteran security. (6) Visitor security. (7) Unauthorized intruder security. (8) Coordination with relevant local, State, and Federal law enforcement entities. (9) Coordination of Department security with physical security aspects of applicable facilities managed by the General Services Administration. (10) Security inspections or standards for privately leased commercial property which the Department leases. (11) Construction specifications for security, security system contracts, security services contracts, including for guards. (12) Such other authorities and matters as the Secretary determines necessary and appropriate. (c) Contents The plan submitted pursuant to subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) (A) A discussion of the view of the Secretary on the need to recreate the Assistant Secretary for Operations, Security, and Preparedness or another office or entity within a part of the Department rather than have that office combined with the Assistant Secretary of Human Resources and Administration, which occurred as a result of the enactment of the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 ( Public Law 115–41 ). (B) The Secretary shall provide the view pursuant to subparagraph (A) notwithstanding the fact that section 308(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, limits the number of authorized Assistant Secretaries. (2) Information on the steps taken and planned to be taken to include those recommendations required pursuant to this Act and the timeline