(a) The commission is authorized and empowered to:
(1) Hold public hearings;(2) Enter into contracts, within the limit of funds available therefor, with individuals, organizations and institutions for services furthering the objectives of the commission’s programs;(3) Enter into contracts, within the limit of funds available therefor, with local and regional associations for cooperative endeavors furthering the objectives of the commission’s programs;(4) Accept gifts, contributions and bequests of unrestricted funds from individuals, foundations, corporations and other organizations or institutions for the purpose of furthering the objectives of the commission’s programs;(5) Make and sign any agreements and do and perform any acts that may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this part; and(6) Promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in chapter 5 of this title.(b) The commission may request and shall receive from any department, division, board, bureau, commission or agency of this state such assistance and data as will enable it properly to carry out its powers and duties under this part.
