The Water Resources Commission, or some authorized assistant, shall:

(1) Have custody of all the records and files under the provisions of ORS § 555.010 to 555.160, which shall be public records and open to inspection by the public during office hours.

(2) Receive and file all proposals for construction of irrigation works to reclaim lands selected under the provisions of ORS § 555.010 to 555.160.

(3) Keep for public inspection maps or plats of all land selected.

(4) Receive entries of settlers on these lands.

(5) Do any and all work necessary in carrying out the provisions of ORS § 555.010 to 555.160. [Amended by 1955 c.707 § 68]