Powers and duties of commission
Sec. 3. (a) The commission may:
(1) accept and use gifts, grants, and contributions from any
public or private source, under terms and conditions which the
commission deems necessary and desirable;
(2) sue and be sued;
(3) enter into contracts and agreements, including contracts and
agreements not to exceed ten (10) years;
(4) make rules and regulations necessary for the conduct of its
business and the accomplishment of its purposes;
(5) receive and approve, alter, or reject requests and proposals
for funding by any nonprofit corporations or political
subdivisions;
(6) after its approval of a proposal, transfer money, quarterly or
less frequently, from any available funds pursuant to section
7(b)(2) or 7(c)(1) of this chapter for the purpose of promotion
and encouragement in the county of conventions, trade shows,
visitors, or special events; and
(7) require financial or other reports from any entity that
receives funds under this chapter.
(b) A majority of the commission constitutes a quorum for the
transaction of business, and the concurrence of a majority of those
present is necessary to authorize any action. However, the
commission shall not transact any business without first giving written
notice to the director of the county parks and recreation board at least
forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the convening of a meeting at
which business is to be transacted.
As added by Acts 1978, P.L.50, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.74-1986,
SEC.1; P.L.85-1993, SEC.2.
Last modified: May 28, 2006