44:12-2 - Local units; powers

44:12-2  Local units; powers.

2.In order to facilitate cooperation with the Federal Government in carrying out the programs contemplated by the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 or related federal legislation, every local unit is authorized:

(a)To accept from the Federal Government, subject to terms and conditions appertaining thereto, grants of funds, equipment, supplies, material and other property; and

(b)to hold, use, expend, deal with, employ, distribute and dispose of such funds, equipment, supplies, material and other property; and

(c)to appropriate money; and

(d)to enter into contracts and agreements with the federal and state governments, other local units or private organizations; and

(e)to engage in such activities and to do such other acts and things as may be necessary or convenient to carry out the powers given in this act.

L.1966,c.13,s.2; amended 1981, c.531, s.1; 2005, c.354, s.33.