§693. Jurisdiction; powers
The council may exercise powers necessary, pertinent, convenient, or incidental to
carrying out its purposes, including but not limited to the following rights and powers:
(1) To develop programs and projects that carry out the purpose of the council,
including but not limited to enhancing safety and training, providing for research and
development, and educating the public.
(2) To provide for the payment of all council costs with funds collected pursuant to
this Part.
(3) To coordinate council activities with the industry associations and others, as
appropriate, to provide efficient delivery of services and avoid unnecessary duplication of
efforts and activities.
(4) To contract with any public or private person, partnership, association, or
corporation to carry out the purpose of the council.
(5) To apply for, receive, and accept grants, loans, advances, and contributions from
any source of money, property, labor, or other things of value, to be held, used, and applied
for the council's purposes.
(6) To enter into cooperative endeavor agreements with the LMTA Foundation, Inc.,
or its successor entity, a nonprofit corporation, for the use of staff and resources to carry out
the powers and duties of the council.
Acts 2019, No. 314, §1.