N.Y. Executive Law § 323: Powers and duties

§ 323. Powers and duties. The institute shall have the following

powers and duties:

1. To conduct research and undertake studies, particularly of an

interdisciplinary or of a multi-disciplinary nature, into the causes of

violence and other social conflicts, and peace and nonviolence theories,

methods, techniques, programs and systems;

2. To develop programs to make research, education and training with

respect to nonviolent conflict resolution more available and useful to

persons in government, private enterprise, community groups and

voluntary associations;

3. To conduct training, provide symposia and develop continuing

education and research programs to promote skills in nonviolent conflict

resolution;

4. To establish such divisions, programs, schools, and offices as the

board deems appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article;

5. To enter into formal and informal relationships with other public

or private institutions for purposes of fulfilling the goals of the

institute not inconsistent with this article;

6. To establish a clearinghouse and develop and provide other programs

and materials, including publications, handbooks, training manuals, and

audio-visual materials, for disseminating information on the programs,

studies, research, and training and educational opportunities, of the

institute;

7. To enter into contracts;

8. To adopt, amend and alter by-laws, not inconsistent with the laws

of the state of New York;

9. To charge and collect subscription and other participation costs

and fees for its services, including publications, and courses of study;

10. The institute may sue and be sued, complain, and defend in any

court of competent jurisdication; and

11. The institute may do any and all lawful acts and things necessary

or desirable to carry out the objectives and purposes of this article.