52:27D-401 - Powers of community action agency 

52:27D-401.  Powers of community action agency 
     A community action agency shall have the following powers:

 

    a.   To adopt bylaws;

 

    b.   To implement and administer community action programs;

 

    c.   To enter into any agreement or contract with any public, private nonprofit or profit-making agency or organization to assist in fulfilling the agency's purposes and functions; 

    d.   To receive and accept, from any public or private source, funds or real or personal property; 

    e.   To appoint and employ personnel as deemed necessary;

 

    f.   To transfer funds and delegate powers to other organizations or agencies, as permitted by its community action board; 

    g.   To carry out any requirement or power permitted by federal law; and

 

    h.   To take such other steps as may be necessary or appropriate to provide assistance or benefits to the low-income community it serves. 

    L.1991,c.51,s.7.