§ 24-44-103 — Duties and powers of commission

(1) It is the duty of the
commission:

(a) To coordinate intergovernmental dealings between tribal governments
and this state;

(b) To investigate the needs of Indians of this state and to facilitate the
provision of technical assistance in the preparation of plans for the alleviation of
such needs;

(c) To cooperate with and secure the assistance of the local, state, and
federal governments or any agencies thereof in formulating and coordinating
programs regarding Indian affairs adopted or planned by the federal government so
that the full benefit of such programs will accrue to the Indians of this state;

(d) To review all proposed or pending legislation affecting Indians in this
state;

(e) To study the existing status of recognition of all Indian groups, tribes, and
communities presently existing in this state; and

(f) To employ and fix the compensation of an executive director of the
commission, who shall carry out the responsibilities of the commission.

(g) to (k) Repealed.

(2) The commission has the following powers:

(a) To petition the general assembly for funds to effectively administer the
commission's affairs and to expend funds in compliance with state regulations;

(b) To accept and expend gifts, funds, grants, donations, bequests, and
devises for use in furthering the purposes of the commission;

(c) To contract with public or private bodies to provide services and facilities
for promoting the welfare of Indian peoples;

(d) To make legislative recommendations;

(e) To form committees as needed to respond to and address the needs of
tribal governments and Indian peoples of this state; and

(f) To make and publish reports of findings and recommendations.

Legislative History

Source: L. 76: Entire article added, p. 632, � 1, effective July 1. L. 2013: (1)(b) and (1)(d) to (1)(f) amended, (1)(g) to (1)(k) repealed, and (2) added, (HB 13-1198), ch. 64, p. 211, � 2, effective March 22.