27-105

27-105. Powers and duties of board of
governors

A. The board of governors shall:

1. Establish field offices it deems necessary.

2. Prescribe the number of field and office assistants.

3. Formulate the program and policies of the department.

B. For the purposes of carrying out this article, the board may:

1. Adopt rules for the management of the department.

2. Purchase or lease necessary technological and office equipment and pay for the
utility service and maintenance for necessary office and storage space.

3. Apply for and accept grants, donations, gifts, bequests or legacies of real or
personal property, or any other contribution, financial or otherwise, for use in
accordance with the direction of the donor, or, in the absence of an express direction,
to be disposed of as prescribed by the board consistent with this article. Monies
received pursuant to this paragraph shall be deposited in a separate account of the mines
and mineral resources fund established by section 27-111.

4. Accept from the federal or state government, any local government or any of
their agencies restricted and unrestricted monies made available to the state for the
purposes of this article.

5. Apply for and accept monies from independent agencies, foundations and other
organizations for research in areas that will assist the future development of the mining
and mineral industries in this state.

6. Enter into cooperative agreements in support of the objectives stated in section
27-101.01, including intergovernmental agreements pursuant to title 11, chapter 7,
article 3, with:

(a) The federal government and its agencies.

(b) International organizations and organizations and agencies of other nations.

(d) Any mining agency created by the law of any other state.

(e) Other public and private organizations, foundations, clubs and museums and
other entities.

7. Contract with persons and public or private organizations to provide or receive
services.