(a) Public agencies and public safety agencies shall prepare tentative 911 system plans which meet the technical and operational standards established by VITEMA. Upon request by public agencies, VITEMA shall assist public agencies in developing effective 911 system plans by providing guidance as to plan content, technical assistance, and by providing advice in formulating concepts, methods and procedures to improve 911 system designs, their implementation and their operation. VITEMA shall apply for financial aid, including federal funding assistance, to develop plans for implementation and operation of their 911 systems.
(b) Plans filed pursuant to subsection (b) of this section shall conform to minimum standards established pursuant to this chapter.