15-1852. Additional powers and duties


A. In addition to the powers and duties prescribed in section 15-1851, the
commission for postsecondary education shall:


1. Meet at least four times each year.


2. Adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this article.


3. Administer and enforce this article and rules adopted pursuant to this article.


4. Keep a record of its proceedings.


5. Contract, on behalf of this state, with the United States secretary of education
for the purpose of complying with the provisions of title IV, part H, subpart one of the
higher education amendments of 1992.


6. Comply with title 38, chapter 3, article 3.1 and title 39.


B. The commission may:


1. Adopt an official seal.


2. Contract.


3. Sue and be sued.


4. Receive, hold, make and take leases of and sell personal property for the
benefit of the commission.


5. Employ permanent or temporary personnel as the commission deems necessary to
carry out this article. The commission may designate the duties of these personnel. The
commission employees are subject to title 41, chapter 4, articles 5 and 6.


6. Conduct investigations, hold hearings and determine methods of enforcement of
this article.


7. Issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of
documents, administer oaths, take testimony, hear proof and receive exhibits into
evidence.


8. Establish policy centers under its control to conduct studies.


9. Coordinate and promote studies of interest to postsecondary institutions in this
state.


C. The commission is exempt from title 41, chapter 6 but shall adopt rules in a
manner substantially similar to title 41, chapter 6.