The commission may do the following:

1. (1) Educate Indiana residents and the nation about Indiana's important role in the Lewis and Clark expedition.
2. (2) Assist local governments and organizations with planning, preparation, and grant applications for Lewis and Clark expedition events and projects.
3. (3) Coordinate state, local, and nonprofit organizations' Lewis and Clark expedition activities occurring in Indiana.
4. (4) Act as a point of contact for national Lewis and Clark expedition organizations wishing to distribute information to state and local groups about grant opportunities, meetings, and national events.
5. (5) Plan and implement appropriate events to commemorate the Lewis and Clark expedition.
6. (6) Seek federal grants and philanthropic support for Lewis and Clark expedition activities.
7. (7) Perform other duties necessary to highlight Indiana's role in the Lewis and Clark expedition.
8. (8) Recommend the establishment of a nonprofit corporation under section 7 of this chapter.
9. (9) Transfer funds received under IC 9-18-47 (before its expiration) or IC 9-18.5-26 and other property to a nonprofit corporation established under section 7 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.54-2004, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.203-2014, SEC.12; P.L.198-2016, SEC.644.