§ 2.154.040. Additional authority.

In order to carry out and facilitate its general purposes, the commission shall have the authority to:

A.

Enter into contracts procuring assistance for the commission in administering the Conservation Assistance Grant Fund and otherwise performing its duties, provided that any such contract be procured in accordance with Title 4 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws;

B.

Elect a chairperson and such other officers as may be necessary to carry out its duties;

C.

Promulgate bylaws and regulations for the efficient conduct of its business;

D.

Solicit, accept, and receive unrestricted gifts of funds, goods, and services on behalf of the Conservation Assistance Grant Fund; provided, however, that a restricted gift or grant to the commission shall require the approval of the metropolitan council by resolution;

E.

Receive and expend monies appropriated by the metropolitan council or donated to the Conservation Assistance Grant Fund for the purposes expressed in this chapter;

F.

Establish criteria for and enter into contracts for the making of grants to nonprofit entities from the Conservation Assistance Grant Fund; and

G.

Perform any additional functions authorized by state law or metropolitan ordinance consistent with the commission's purpose.

(Ord. BL2017-725 § 9, 2017)