Powers and Duties of the Commission. In implementing the erosion and sedimentation control program, the Commission shall:
Powers and Duties of the Commission. (a) The commission shall adopt a seal and suitable bylaws governing its management and procedure.
(b) The commission has the power to contract and to be contracted with, and to sue and to be sued.
(c) The commission may receive for any of its purposes and functions any contributions or moneys appropriated by counties or cities and may solicit and receive any and all donations, and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials and services from any state or the United States or any agency thereof, or from any institution, foundation, organization, person, firm or corporation, and may utilize and dispose of the same.
(d) Upon receipt of recommendations from the advisory committee provided in subsection (g), the commission may provide donations, contributions and grants or other support, financial or otherwise, for or in aid of cultural organizations, facilities or activities in counties which are part of the district. In determining whether to provide any such support the commission shall consider the following factors:
(1) Economic impact upon the district;
(2) cultural benefit to citizens of the district and to the general public;
(3) contribution to the quality of life and popular image of the district;
(4) contribution to the geographical balance of cultural facilities and activities within and outside the district;
(5) the breadth of popular appeal within and outside the district;
(6) the needs of the community as identified in an objective cultural needs assessment study of the metropolitan area; and
(7) any other factor deemed appropriate by the commission.
(e) The commission may own and acquire by gift, purchase, lease or devise cultural facilities within the territory of the district. The commission may plan, construct, operate and maintain and contract for the operation and maintenance of cultural facilities within the territory of the district. The commission may sell, lease or otherwise dispose of cultural facilities within the territory of the district.
(f) At any time following five years from and after the creation of the metropolitan cultural district as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of article IV, the commission, may borrow moneys for the planning, construction, equipping, operation, maintenance, repair, extension, expansion, or improvement of any cultural facility and, in that regard, the commission at such time may:
(1) Issue notes, bonds or other instruments in writing of the commission in evidence of the sum or sums to be...
Powers and Duties of the Commission. Section 1. The powers and duties of the Commission shall include the powers set forth in this Article.
Section 2. The Commission may make such contracts, grants, and take such other action as it deems necessary and appropriate to accomplish the general purposes of the organization. The Commission may not contract for the purchase of real estate without the prior authorization of the Member municipalities. Any purchase or contracts made shall conform to the requirements applicable to Minnesota statutory cities.
Section 3. The Commission shall assume all authority and undertake all tasks necessary to coordinate, administer, and enforce the Franchise of each Member except for that authority and those tasks specifically retained by a Member.
Section 4. The Commission shall continually review the operation and performance of the cable communications system of the Membersand prepare annual reports as required by the Minnesota Cable Communications Board and the FCC.
Section 0. Xx the extent allowed by applicable law, Tthe Commission shall undertake all procedures necessary to maintain uniform rates and to handle applications for changes in rates for the services provided by the Grantee.
Section 6. The Commission may provide for the prosecution, defense, or other participation in actions or proceedings at law in which it may have an interest, and may employ counsel for that purpose. It may employ such other persons as it deems necessary to accomplish its powers and duties. Such employees may be on a full-time, part-time or consulting basis, as the Commission determines, and the Commission may make any required employer contributions which local governmental units are authorized or required to make by law.
Section 7. The Commission may conduct such research and investigation and take such action as it deems necessary, including participation and appearance in proceedings of State and Federal regulatory, legislative or administrative bodies, on any matter related to or affecting cable communication rates, franchises, or levels of service.
Section 8. The Commission may obtain from Grantee and from any other source, such information relating to rates, costs and service levels as any Member is entitled to obtain from Grantee or others.
Section 9. The Commission may accept gifts, apply for and use grants, enter into agreements required in connection therewith and hold, use and dispose of money or property received as a gift or grant in accordance with the terms thereof....
Powers and Duties of the Commission. The Commission is authorized to actions reasonably necessary or convenient to conduct its duties and responsibilities as outlined in this Agreement and NCGS Chapter 160A, Article 19, Part 3C, including but not limited to the following:
Powers and Duties of the Commission. The Commission, insofar as is permitted by law, shall have the following powers and duties:
3.1 The overall responsibility for and supervision of the construction, operation, maintenance, management, and repayment of indebtedness incurred for the BPWS. Without limiting the foregoing, the Commission shall:
3.1.1 Arrange for engineering services, acquisition of necessary lands, easements, and rights of way, preparation of bid specifications, letting of bids, arranging and supervising construction, hiring of appropriate personnel or contracting with public or private corporations to manage, service and operate the BPWS, assessing to each party to this Agreement the portion of costs allocable to each party for the retirement of indebtedness and the costs of operation and maintenance in the manner hereinafter set forth, prepare budgets from which the foregoing assessments can be made, and provide for the acquisition of supplies, equipment, materials and labor necessary to construct, operate, and maintain the BPWS;
3.1.2 Apply to the appropriate governmental authorities, including the United States Government and the government of the State of New York, for such financial and other aid (including loans or grants) that may be available for the BPWS;
3.1.3 Establish such rules and regulations as it deems advisable relating to the operation of the BPWS, including, without limitation, rules and regulations relating to required plumbing inspections prior to connection to the system, and rules for handling emergency breaks in lines served by the BPWS. Make connections or issue permits for connecting subject to the approval of the Member Municipality in which the connection is to be made;
3.1.4 Provide for the enforcement of its rules and regulations;
3.1.5 In the event of breaks in lines (whether in lines included in the BPWS or lines served by the BPWS) be empowered to shut off water to all or any part of a Member Municipality pending completion of appropriate repairs by the Commission or by the Member Municipality involved to the satisfaction of the Commission;
3.2 To hire its own personnel or in lieu thereof to contract with any of the Member Municipalities or any other municipality or governmental agency or political subdivision for provision of personnel services, use of equipment, use of supplies, etc., and the costs of such contract shall be included in the cost of the operation of the BPWS that shall be assessable against the Member Municipalities in the manne...
Powers and Duties of the Commission. Section 1. The powers and duties of the Commission shall include the powers set forth in this Article.
Section 2. The Commission may make such contracts, grants, and take such other action as it deems necessary and appropriate to accomplish the general purposes of the organization.
Section 3. The Commission shall assume all authority and undertake all tasks necessary to coordinate, administer, and enforce the Franchise of each Member except for that authority and those tasks specifically retained by a Member.
Section 4. The Commission may provide for the prosecution, defense, or other
Section 5. The Commission may conduct such research and investigation and take such action as it deems necessary including participation and appearance in proceedings of State and Federal regulatory, legislative or administrative bodies, or on any matter related to or affecting cable communication franchises.
Section 6. The Commission may obtain from Grantee and from any other source such information relating to the cable communications franchises as any member is entitled to obtain from Grantee or others.
Section 7. The Commission may accept gifts, apply for and use grants, enter into agreements required in connection therewith and hold, use and dispose of money or property received as a gift or grant in accordance with the terms thereof.
Section 8. The Commission shall make an annual, independent audit of the books of the Commission and shall make an annual financial accounting and report in writing to the Members. Its books and records shall be available for examination by the Members at all reasonable times.
Section 9. The Commission may delegate authority to its executive committee. Such delegation of authority shall be by motion of the Commission and may be conditioned in such a manner as the Commission may determine.
Section 10. The Commission shall adopt By-Laws which may be amended from time to
Section 11. The Commission shall be responsible for the PEG access channels and local community media, including cable television programming within or for the geographic area of the Member cities of the Commission Should any Member withdraw from the Commission as of the date of any renewal of the Cable Television Franchise Ordinance, or in any year thereafter, the withdrawing Member shall assume all responsibility for PEG access cable television channels and programming within or for the geographic boundaries of the withdrawing municipality, as more specifically delineated in...
Powers and Duties of the Commission. (a) The Commission has the powers and duties to establish a program pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 473.384 and/or Minnesota Statutes Section 473.388 in order to (i) provide public transit service; and (ii) contract to provide transit and transit planning services to entities as approved by the Commission. The Commission shall have all powers necessary to discharge its duties.
(b) The Commission may acquire, own, hold, use, improve, operate, maintain, lease, exchange, transfer, sell, or otherwise dispose of equipment, real or personal property, or property rights as deemed necessary to carry out the purposes of the Commission.
(c) The Commission may enter into such contracts with such persons or corporationsentities, public or private, to carry out the purposes of the Commission. The Commission may, if deemed necessary, contract for and purchase such services, equipment, and functions as the Board deems necessary for the protection of the Commission and the Parties. The Commission has authority to issue obligations in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 475.
(d) The Commission may establish bank accounts, both savings and checking, as the Board shall from time to time determine.
(e) The Commission may employ a Chief Executive Officer/General Manager, whose duties shall be to have general management authority over administration of all of the business and affairs of the Commission, including, but not limited to: administration of the transit system or systems provided by the Commission; contracts for transportation service; marketing and promotion of such services, as well as recommendations for changes or additions to the transportation services provided; day-to-day operations of the Commission; administration of all personnel matters including hiring, discipline and termination; attendance at all Commission meetings; preparation and submission to the Board of the annual budget; and provision of advice to the Board as to the financial condition and needs of the Commission. The Chief Executive Officer/General Manager shall perform such other duties and functions as may be required from time to time by the Board. The Chief Executive Officer/General Manager shall sign and execute such contracts, agreements, and other documents and instruments made by or on behalf of and approved by the Commission. The Chief Executive Officer/General Manager shall be an employee of the Commission. Compensation of the Chief Executive Officer/General Manager shall ...
Powers and Duties of the Commission. The Commission may make regulations—
Powers and Duties of the Commission. 20 21 The Commission shall have the following powers:
Powers and Duties of the Commission. The Commission shall adopt a seal and suitable bylaws governing its management and operations. Irrespective of the civil service, personnel or other merit system laws of any of the compacting states, the Commission in its bylaws shall provide for the personnel policies and programs of the Compact. The Commission shall submit a budget to the governor and legislature of each compacting state at such time and for such period as may be required. The budget shall contain specific recommendations of the amount or amounts to be appropriated by each of the compacting states. The Commission shall report annually to the legislatures and governors of the compacting states, to the Midwestern Governors' Conference and to the Midwestern Legislative Conference of the Council of State Governments concerning the activities of the Commission during the preceding year. Such reports shall also embody any recommendations that may have been adopted by the Commission. The Commission may borrow, accept, or contract for the services of personnel from any state or the United States or any subdivision or agency, from any interstate agency, or from any institution, foundation, person, firm or corporation. The Commission may accept for any of its purposes and functions under the Compact any and all donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials and services (conditional or otherwise) from any state or the United States or any subdivision or agency thereof, or interstate agency, or from any institution, foundation, person, firm, or corporation, and may receive, utilize and dispose of the same. The Commission may enter into agreements with any other interstate education organizations or agencies and with higher education institutions located in non-member states and with any of the various states of these United States to provide adequate programs and services in higher education for the citizens of the respective compacting states. The Commission shall, after negotiations with interested institutions and inter-state organizations or agencies, determine the cost of providing the programs and services in higher education for use of these agreements. The Commission may establish and maintain offices, which shall be located within one or more of the compacting states. The Commission may establish committees and hire staff as it deems necessary for the carrying out of its functions. The Commission may provide for actual and necessary expenses for attendance of its members at ...
