1. The Commission may conduct studies for the identification and designation of historic districts and sites meeting the definitions established by this chapter. The Commission shall maintain records of all studies and inventories for public use.
2. The Commission may make a recommendation to the State Historic Preservation Officer for the listing of an historic district or site in the National Register of Historic Places and may conduct a public hearing thereon.
3. The Commission may investigate and recommend to the Council the adoption of ordinances designating historic sites and historic districts if they qualify as defined herein.
4. In addition to those duties and powers specified above, the Commission may, with Council approval,
A. Accept, with Council approval, unconditional gifts and donations of real and personal property, including money, for the purpose of historic preservation;
B. Contract with State or Federal government or other organizations, with the approval of the Council;
C. Cooperate with Federal, State and local governments in the pursuance of the objectives of historic preservation;
D. Provide information to the Council for the purpose of historic preservation; and
E. Promote and conduct an educational and interpretive program on historic properties within its jurisdiction.