37-1122. General powers and duties of the
commission
A. The commission shall:
1. Adopt administrative rules that in its discretion it considers to be necessary
and proper to carry out the provisions and purposes of this chapter.
2. Assemble and distribute information to the public relating to the commission's
determination of navigability or nonnavigability of any watercourse and the commission's
other activities.
3. Conduct inquiries or hearings in performing the commission's powers and
duties. The commission shall conduct its proceedings informally without adherence to
judicial rules of procedure or evidence. The commission shall facilitate participation
by persons who are not represented by legal counsel and shall not require a person to
file documents or notices in order to be heard and participate in proceedings before the
commission.
4. Exercise such other powers as may be necessary to fully carry out its
responsibilities imposed by this chapter.
B. The commission may employ or contract for legal counsel, independent from the
attorney general, and other professional and administrative services. Legal counsel
retained by the commission may advise and represent the commission in connection with
legal matters before other departments and agencies of this state and represent the
commission in litigation concerning the affairs of the commission. Contracts for legal
and professional services are exempt from section 41-192 and title 41, chapter 23.
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