The Commission shall have and may exercise the following powers and duties within the constraints of the annual budget approved by the commissioners of the member counties:
A. To hold hearings on issues pertaining to the study, management, protection and enhancement of water resources in the region, particularly as the same may impact the member counties.
B. To make and submit testimony and comments, both oral and written, to public and private entities and agencies, regarding the study, management, protection and enhancement of water resources located in the member counties and surrounding area.
C. To compile and disseminate information regarding the Plan and any and all issues pertaining to the water resources located within the member counties.
D. To take any actions necessary to coordinate the Plan with the plans, rules or regulations of other governmental agencies, local, State and Federal, which shall specifically include the State's Rules and Regulations for Nutrient Management (IDAPA 16.01.16000, and as the same may be amended), with the primary purpose of bringing such other plans, rules or regulations in line with the Plan and secondary purpose of fostering coordination and cooperation with respect to the same.
E. To invoke the provisions and/or protections set out in Executive Order 12630 as the same may impact or affect in any way the property and resources located in the member counties.
F. To provide assistance to local governmental entities in the enforcement of laws pertaining to the study, management, protection and enhancement of water resources located in the member counties.
G. To review the Plan on an on-going basis and, when necessary, to recommend revisions of the same to the executive committee and boards of county commissioners of member counties.
H. To study and report with respect to the economic impacts of actions taken by local, State and Federal agencies which may in any way impact, restrict or impair water uses in the member counties.
I. To develop data on the customs and culture of the region for the purpose of determining the impact of various actions taken by local, State and Federal governmental agencies with respect to water resources located therein.
J. To do all things necessary or incidental to the proper operation of the Commission and furtherance of the objectives of this Chapter, subject only to authority properly delegated to the Commission. (Ord. 136, 1-29-1996)