A. The Fort Stanton development commission shall:

(1)     plan, assemble, dispose of and acquire furnishings, art, landscaping materials and plants and other decorations for the public areas of Fort Stanton;

(2)     monitor and report on the status of maintenance of Fort Stanton and recommend to the legislature actions necessary to repair, maintain and renovate the grounds and improvements; and

(3)     develop statewide interest in Fort Stanton and develop a comprehensive plan for the most appropriate and beneficial use of Fort Stanton.

B. The commission may:

(1)     utilize the assistance of individuals, the office of cultural affairs, other state agencies and nonprofit charitable corporations in carrying out its duties;

(2)     accept on behalf of the state from any private or other public sources money, gifts, donations and bequests for use by the commission in carrying out its duties; and

(3)     enter into public promotions of its endeavors and publish such materials as it deems appropriate to promote the purposes of the commission.