CODE OF VIRGINIA

POWERS (§ 30-248)

In pursuit of the purposes and duties set forth in this article, the Commission
may exercise the following powers:

   1.  Collect, compile, analyze, interpret, coordinate, tabulate, summarize, and
   distribute technical and other data relative to the Chesapeake Bay and its
   environs. It may conduct or contract for studies, except those for primary
   scientific research, and may prepare reports on existing or potential problems
   within the Bay region;

   2.  Prepare, publish and disseminate information in reports related to the
   resources of the region;

   3.  Serve as an advisory board to any requesting agency of the member states
   on matters of interstate concern;

   4.  Make application for grants, services or other aids as may be available
   from public or private sources to finance or assist in effectuating any
   purposes of this Agreement; and receive and accept the same on such terms and
   conditions as may be required by the law of the respective signatory states;

   5.  Purchase administrative supplies and lease sufficient office space if such
   space is not otherwise made available for its use; and

   6.  Exercise such other powers as are granted by this Agreement and take such
   actions as are necessary or appropriate for performing the duties set forth in
   this Agreement.

HISTORY: 1980, c. 662, § 62.1-69.12; 1985, c. 149; 2004, c. 1000.