(a) A majority of the total authorized membership of the endowment shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business under this chapter.
(b) The endowment may adopt regulations as necessary or convenient for carrying out the purposes of this chapter, including, but not limited to, establishing grant application criteria and procedures. Before adopting regulations for grant application criteria and procedures, the endowment shall conduct public hearings throughout the state and shall invite persons from diverse groups and ethnic backgrounds to share their input on the matter.
(c) The endowment may hold hearings, execute agreements, and perform any acts necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The endowment may select and contract with other state agencies and with private entities, including nonprofit organizations, museums and individuals to provide services necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1126, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
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