§ 4-23-2-3 — Powers

In furtherance of its purposes and duties, the
commission shall have, and may exercise, the following powers:
(1) To employ an executive director.
(2) To adopt, promulgate, amend and rescind such rules and
regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter as
it may deem necessary, acting in accordance with the provisions
of IC 4-22-2.
(3) To hold public hearings.
(4) To enter into contracts, within the limit of funds available
therefor, with individuals, organizations and institutions for
services furthering the objectives of the commission's programs.
(5) To enter into contracts, within the limit of funds available
therefor, with local and regional not-for-profit corporations or
associations for cooperative endeavors furthering the objectives
of the commission's program.
(6) To accept gifts, contributions and bequests of funds from
individuals, foundations, corporations, limited liability
companies, and other organizations or institutions.
(7) To apply for, receive and disburse any funds available from
the state or federal government in furtherance of the objectives of
this chapter and to enter into any agreements which may be
required by the state or federal government as a condition of
obtaining such funds.
(8) To make and sign any agreements and to do and perform any
acts that may be necessary to carry out its purposes and duties.
Formerly: Acts 1965, c.248, s.3; Acts 1967, c.274, s.3. As
amended by Acts 1977, P.L.39, SEC.1; Acts 1979, P.L.17, SEC.2;
P.L.8-1993, SEC.29; P.L.100-2012, SEC.6.