TITLE 42
State Affairs and Government
CHAPTER 42-128
Rhode Island Housing Resources Act of 1998
SECTION 42-128-7
§ 42-128-7 General powers.
The commission shall have the following powers, together with all powers
incidental to or necessary for the performance of those set forth in this
chapter:
(1) To sue and be sued.
(2) To negotiate and to enter into contracts, agreements, and
cooperative agreements with agencies and political subdivisions of the state,
not-for-profit corporations, for profit corporations, and other partnerships,
associations and persons for any lawful purpose necessary and desirable to
effect the purposes of this chapter.
(3) To adopt by-laws and rules for the management of its
affairs and for the exercise of its powers and duties, and to establish the
committees, workgroups, and advisory bodies that from time to time may be
deemed necessary.
(4) To receive and accept grants or loans as may be made by
the Federal government, and grants, donations, contributions and payments from
other public and private sources.
(5) To grant or loan funds to agencies and political
subdivisions of the state or to private groups to effect the purposes of this
chapter.
(6) To secure the cooperation and assistance of the United
States and any of its agencies, and of the agencies and political subdivisions
of this state in the work of the commission.
(7) To establish, charge, and collect fees and payments for
its services.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1998, ch. 31, art. 29, § 1.)
