The EC COAC shall make recommendations to the Department of Early Childhood (the “Department”), established by Chapter 2A, Article XXIII of the Administrative Code, regarding the Department’s mission of providing early care and education for children ages zero to five in San Francisco and other City departments involved in early care and education initiatives. The EC COAC shall also advise the Department on developing the Department Strategic Plan for expanding high-quality early care and education in San Francisco, as described in Section 2A.310 of the Administrative Code, and offer expertise in the areas of policy, planning, collaboration, and strategic partnerships. In collaboration with the Children and Families Commission (the “First Five Commission”), the EC COAC shall provide input and recommendations to the Department regarding overall strategies, policies, and procedures for the Department. The EC COAC shall provide analysis, guide design engagement processes, and make recommendations to the Department, the Mayor, and the Board of Supervisors regarding use of funds for the Early Care and Education for All Initiative, described in Section 20.17-1 of Article XVII of Chapter 20 of the Administrative Code, and the Babies and Families First Fund, described in Section 10.100-36 of Article XIII of Chapter 10 of the Administrative Code.