§ 36-7-41-11 — Studies and advertisement

When necessary to accomplish the purposes
of the commission, the commission may do the following:
(1) Conduct studies necessary for the performance of the
commission's duties.
(2) Publicize, advertise, and distribute reports on the
commission's purposes, objectives, and findings.
(3) Provide recommendations in matters related to the
commission's functions and objectives to the following:
(A) The governor and, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6,
the general assembly.
(B) Political subdivisions that have territory within northwest
Indiana.
(C) Other public and private agencies.
(4) When requested, act as a coordinating agency for programs
and activities of other public and private agencies that are related
to the commission's objectives.
(5) Receive grants and appropriations from the following:
(A) Federal, state, and local governments.
(B) Individuals.
(C) Foundations.
(D) Other organizations.
(6) Enter into agreements or contracts regarding the acceptance
or use of these grants and appropriations for the purpose of
carrying out the commission's activities under this chapter.
(7) Acquire and dispose of real or personal property by grant, gift,
purchase, lease, devise, or otherwise.
(8) Hold, use, improve, maintain, operate, own, manage, or lease
as lessor or lessee:
(A) real or personal property; or
(B) any interest in real or personal property.
(9) Contract for staff services with qualified agencies or
individuals.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.119-2025, SEC.1.