Sec. 7. The board has the following powers:
(1) To accept, analyze, approve, and deny applications under this chapter.
(2) To contract with experts for advice and counsel.
(3) To employ staff to assist in carrying out this chapter, including the following:
(A) Providing assistance to:
(i) applicants that wish to apply for a grant or loan from the fund; and
(ii) applicants that wish to submit a regional development plan for review and approval under section 10(d) of this chapter but that are not applying for a loan or grant from the fund.
(B) Analyzing proposals.
(C) Working with experts engaged by the board.
(D) Preparing reports and recommendations for the board.
As added by P.L.237-2017, SEC.35.