1. Study issues of economy, social development and regional development of Hangzhou on the global, integrated and strategic levels and put forward suggestions on these issues.

2. Be involved into making researches and formulating medium and long-term development plan.

3. Study, trace, compare and analyse the influences of the economic and social development trend both at home and abroad on Hangzhou.

4. Collect, arrange and explore information materials so as to provide historical experiences and lessons to leaders and relevant departments.

5. Complete other tasks assigned by the Municipal Party Committee.