I. The commission may for the purpose of carrying out this chapter hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence, as the commission may deem advisable. The commission may establish and appoint one or more technical advisory groups and subcommittees to provide technical advice in financing, historic preservation, natural resource preservation, recreation, tourism, and intergovernmental coordination. II. The commission may seek and accept, and dispose of donations of funds, property, or services from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other private entities and from public entities, for the purpose of carrying out its duties. The commission may use funds to obtain money from any source under any program or law requiring the recipient of such money to make a contribution in order to receive such money. The commission may obtain by purchase, rental, donation, or otherwise, such facilities and services as may be needed to carry out its duties. III. The commission may establish such advisory groups as the commission deems necessary to ensure open communication with, and assistance from, the Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior, state agencies, and similarly designated areas in other states. IV. The commission may establish or recommend cooperative agreements with appropriate state and federal agencies and with similarly designated areas in other states, including the Massachusetts Freedom's Way Heritage Association.
I. The commission may for the purpose of carrying out this chapter hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence, as the commission may deem advisable. The commission may establish and appoint one or more technical advisory groups and subcommittees to provide technical advice in financing, historic preservation, natural resource preservation, recreation, tourism, and intergovernmental coordination. II. The commission may seek and accept, and dispose of donations of funds, property, or services from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other private entities and from public entities, for the purpose of carrying out its duties. The commission may use funds to obtain money from any source under any program or law requiring the recipient of such money to make a contribution in order to receive such money. The commission may obtain by purchase, rental, donation, or otherwise, such facilities and services as may be needed to carry out its duties. III. The commission may establish such advisory groups as the commission deems necessary to ensure open communication with, and assistance from, the Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior, state agencies, and similarly designated areas in other states. IV. The commission may establish or recommend cooperative agreements with appropriate state and federal agencies and with similarly designated areas in other states, including the Massachusetts Freedom's Way Heritage Association.
I. The commission may for the purpose of carrying out this chapter hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence, as the commission may deem advisable. The commission may establish and appoint one or more technical advisory groups and subcommittees to provide technical advice in financing, historic preservation, natural resource preservation, recreation, tourism, and intergovernmental coordination. II. The commission may seek and accept, and dispose of donations of funds, property, or services from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other private entities and from public entities, for the purpose of carrying out its duties. The commission may use funds to obtain money from any source under any program or law requiring the recipient of such money to make a contribution in order to receive such money. The commission may obtain by purchase, rental, donation, or otherwise, such facilities and services as may be needed to carry out its duties. III. The commission may establish such advisory groups as the commission deems necessary to ensure open communication with, and assistance from, the Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior, state agencies, and similarly designated areas in other states. IV. The commission may establish or recommend cooperative agreements with appropriate state and federal agencies and with similarly designated areas in other states, including the Massachusetts Freedom's Way Heritage Association.
