Nebraska Statutes 81-15,173. Board; powers and duties
The board shall have and may exercise the following powers and duties:
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 81-15,173
- Acquire: when used in connection with a grant of power or property right to any person shall include the purchase, grant, gift, devise, bequest, and obtaining by eminent domain. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Bequest: Property gifted by will.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
- Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Personal property: All property that is not real property.
- State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(1) Adopt bylaws to govern the proceedings of the board;
(2) Keep records, conduct hearings, and adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to carry out its duties and implement the Nebraska Environmental Trust Act;
(3) Contract with the Game and Parks Commission for administrative support;
(4) Contract with governmental and private agencies to receive services and technical assistance;
(5) Contract with governmental and private agencies to provide services and technical assistance;
(6) Establish environmental categories for use of the funds and develop an appropriate rating system for each category;
(7) Establish ad hoc advisory boards and subcommittees;
(8) Sponsor or assist environmental proposals pertaining to the environmental categories of the board, including issuing grants to agencies, organizations, and persons engaged in the purposes of the trust;
(9) Cooperate with or assist any unit of the state, any political subdivision, or any private, public, or federal agency, foundation, or person in furtherance of the purposes of the trust;
(10) Acquire and dispose of personal property in furtherance of the purposes of the trust; and
(11) Apply for or accept any gift, grant, bequest, royalty, or donation, designate the fund to which it will be credited, and expend the proceeds in furtherance of the purposes of the trust.