Section 162-L:16 Powers and Duties of the Authority. - New Hampshire Statutes

   I. The authority shall be responsible for the former functions, duties, and responsibilities of the office of state planning relative to administration of the community development block grant program and shall, with the consent of the committee and with the approval of the governor and council make final awards of grants and enter into contractual relationships with grantees for administering funds.
   II. The authority shall provide advice and assistance to municipalities in dealing with community development concerns and problems.
   III. The authority is authorized to accept federal funds to administer the small cities community development block grant program in accordance with the provisions of this subdivision.
   IV. The authority shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to:
      (a) The application process.
      (b) Criteria and procedures for evaluating applications submitted by eligible municipalities.
      (c) Procedures for the administration of program activities and funds by grantees.
      (d) Procedures for monitoring grantees and for hearings.

Source. 2003, 319:13, eff. July 1, 2003. 2004, 104:1, eff. July 16, 2004.