Protection of artifacts - Agreements or contracts.
A.The J.M. Davis Memorial Commission shall have power and authority to: 1. Appoint and to fix the salaries and duties of the professional and administrative employees and curators as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this act; 2. Appoint an executive director who shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission. A member of the Commission may be appointed as the executive director; provided, if a member of the Commission is so appointed, the member shall resign as a member of the Commission and the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as are original appointments; 3. Provide for the proper housing, protection and display of the J.M. Davis Gun Collection and other historical artifacts; and 4. Enter into contracts for services
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Protection of artifacts - Agreements or contracts. A. The J.M. Davis Memorial Commission shall have power and authority to: 1. Appoint and to fix the salaries and duties of the professional and administrative employees and curators as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this act; 2. Appoint an executive director who shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission. A member of the Commission may be appointed as the executive director; provided, if a member of the Commission is so appointed, the member shall resign as a member of the Commission and the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as are original appointments; 3. Provide for the proper housing, protection and display of the J.M. Davis Gun Collection and other historical artifacts; and 4. Enter into contracts for services to be performed in furtherance of the authorized activities and duties of the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission with other state agencies or nonprofit corporations holding a valid exemption from taxation issued pursuant to Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and listed as an exempt organization in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or with individuals or associations pursuant to statutory requirements. B. Funds of the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission shall not be applied, donated, or used directly or indirectly for the use, benefit, or support of any sect, church, denomination, or system of religion, or for the use, benefit, or support of any priest, preacher, minister, or other religious teacher or dignitary, or sectarian institution as such. The J.M. Davis Memorial Commission shall provide opportunity to organizations to submit written applications to be received and acted upon by the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission. At the conclusion of the contract, each state agency, nonprofit corporation, individual, or association shall provide the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission with proof of fulfillment of the contract in proper order and must be affirmed on the proper form, provided by the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission, by the managing officers of the state agency, nonprofit group, association, or individual making the contract. C. Any agreements or contracts providing for the employment of persons or to purchase property or equipment or the construction of any facilities shall not be authorized unless necessary funds have been appropriated by the Legislature or have been otherwise obtained from gifts, grants or contributions actually received by the Commission.