Sec. 10. ARTICLE X. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE INTERSTATE COMMISSION

The interstate commission has the following powers:

A. To provide for dispute resolution among member states.

B. To adopt rules and take all necessary actions to effect the goals, purposes, and obligations set forth in this compact. The rules have the force and effect of statutory law and are binding in the member states to the extent and in the manner provided in this compact.

C. To issue, upon request of a member state, advisory opinions concerning the meaning or interpretation of this compact or the bylaws, rules, or actions of the interstate commission.

D. To enforce compliance with compact provisions, rules adopted by the interstate commission, and the bylaws, using all necessary and proper means, including the use of judicial process.

E. To establish and maintain offices located within one (1) or more member states.

F. To purchase and maintain insurance and bonds.

G. To borrow, accept, hire, or contract for personnel services.

H. To establish and appoint committees, including an executive committee required by Article IX, Section E. The executive committee has the power to act on behalf of the interstate commission in carrying out the powers and duties of the interstate commission.

I. To elect or appoint officers, attorneys, employees, agents, or consultants, and to fix their compensation, define their duties, and determine their qualifications, and to establish the interstate commission's personnel policies and programs relating to conflicts of interest, rates of compensation, and qualifications of personnel.

J. To accept donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, and to receive, use, and dispose of the donations and grants.

K. To lease, purchase, accept contributions or donations of, or otherwise own, hold, improve, or use any property.

L. To sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon, or otherwise dispose of any property.

M. To establish a budget and make expenditures.

N. To adopt a seal and bylaws governing the management and operation of the interstate commission.

O. To report annually to the legislatures, governors, judiciary, and the state councils of the member states about the activities of the interstate commission during the preceding year. A report must include any recommendations adopted by the interstate commission. A report to the general assembly must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

P. To coordinate education, training, and public awareness for officials and parents regarding the compact and its implementation and operation.

Q. To establish uniform standards for the reporting, collecting, and exchanging of data.

R. To maintain corporate books and records in accordance with the bylaws.

S. To perform necessary and appropriate functions to achieve the purposes of this compact.

T. To provide for the uniform collection and sharing of information among member states, schools, and military families under this compact.

As added by P.L.21-2009, SEC.1.