15-12-24. Powers and duties of the institute

15-12-24. Powers and duties of the institute The institute shall render services and exercise powers consistent with its purpose which include, but are not limited to: 1. Providing prefeasibility analyses and reports, including: a. Initial consultations; b. The establishment of levels of funding participation, the level of analysis, and the duration of services to be provided under sections 15-12-22 through 15-12-26; and c. Information dissemination activities. 2. Conducting short-turnaround economic feasibility studies and business and market plan analyses. 3. Conducting complete feasibility studies directed at analyzing the technical and economic feasibility of approved projects. 4. Developing and maintaining databases and making projections to aid state and local planning and policy development. 5. Evaluating alternatives for providing and financing public services, including community leadership training. 6. Collaborating for expertise and analysis with other components of North Dakota state university of agriculture and applied science, other universities and colleges, and other public entities and the private sector. The institute may not duplicate services or capabilities available through or provided by other public entities. 7. Contracting for professional and other services necessary to carry out the purpose of sections 15-12-22 through 15-12-26.