Powers

The governing board shall have those powers necessary to carry out the duties imposed on it by this Chapter, including, but not limited to, the power:

(a)To prepare and submit an annual budget to the Governor and the Legislature which reflects the needs of the Territory, to apply for and to accept for the arts and humanities on behalf of the Territory, any federal funds granted by Act of Congress or by executive order for all or any of the purposes of this Chapter, the Council being the sole and official agency of the Territory to apply for, receive and disburse funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and Humanities; to apply for and to accept (with or without qualifications or limitations), and expend any gifts, donations or bequests for all or any of the purposes of this Chapter; to accept and expend such funds as may be appropriated to it.

(b)To hire personnel and consultants for the staff of the Council; to formulate policies, to adopt such reasonable bylaws, rules, regulations, operating guidelines and procedures consistent with the purposes and process of this Chapter and with law, and to effectuate the provisions of the Chapter; to hold hearings, enter into contracts, make and sign agreements and perform any acts which may be necessary, desirable or proper to carry out the purposes of this Chapter.

(c)To appoint committees, panels and commissions in furtherance of its duties; to request from any department, division, board, bureau, commission, council or other agency of the Territory such reasonable assistance and data as will enable it to properly carry out its powers and duties under this Chapter; to advise, to coordinate, to consult with and enter COL1/11/2022 CH. 85 COUNCIL ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES into agreements and arrangements with foundations, charitable and community institutions, business, private individuals, local, state and federal departments and agencies on means by which to coordinate, assist and effectuate the powers and duties under this Chapter; to establish grant application criteria and procedure and to award prizes and direct grants to individuals and organizations in accordance with the criteria and procedure established.

(d)To act as advisor to the Governor concerning the arts and humanities.