AUTHORITIES AND DUTIES OF THE LOCAL COORDINATING ENTITY.

SEC. 214. AUTHORITIES AND DUTIES OF THE LOCAL COORDINATING ENTITY.(a) Authorities.—For the purposes of developing and implementing the management plan and otherwise carrying out this subtitle, the local coordinating entity may—(1) make grants to, and enter into cooperative agreements with, the State, units of local government, and private organizations;(2) hire and compensate staff; and(3) enter into contracts for goods and services.(b) Duties.—The local coordinating entity shall—(1) submit to the Secretary for approval a management plan;(2) implement the management plan, including providing assistance to units of government and others in—(A) carrying out programs that recognize important resource values within the Heritage Area;(B) encouraging sustainable economic development within the Heritage Area;120 STAT. 1792(C) establishing and maintaining interpretive sites within the Heritage Area; and(D) increasing public awareness of, and appreciation for the natural, historic, and cultural resources of, the Heritage Area;(3) adopt bylaws governing the conduct of the local coordinating entity; and(4) for any year for which Federal funds are received under this subtitle, submit to the Secretary a report that describes, for the year—(A) the accomplishments of the local coordinating entity; and(B) the expenses and income of the local coordinating entity.(c) Acquisition of Real Property.—The local coordinating entity shall not use Federal funds received under this subtitle to acquire real property or an interest in real property.(d) Public Meetings.—The local coordinating entity shall conduct public meetings at least quarterly.