The Office of Planning and Research (OPR) assists the Governor and the Administration in planning, research, policy development, and legislative analysis. OPR formulates long-range state goals and policies to address land use, climate change, population growth and distribution, urban expansion, infrastructure development, and resource protection. OPR acts as the state's liaison to a variety of entities including local government, planning professionals, small business, and the military. OPR houses the Small Business Advocate, the Advisor on Military Affairs, and supports the Strategic Growth Council. The mission of CaliforniaVolunteers is to increase the number and impact of Californians involved with service and volunteering throughout the state. CaliforniaVolunteers is administered through the Office of Planning and Research but for all intents and purposes is a standalone entity.