CHAPTER 110-B DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND VETERANS SERVICES
First for Veterans Program
Section 110-B:96
[RSA 110-B:96 effective Sept. 8, 2026.]
110-B:96 Powers and Duties of the Authority. –
The authority shall have all the powers necessary and convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this subdivision and shall:
I. Adopt bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business.
II. Adopt criteria and guidelines for:
(a) The acquisition of resource assets;
(b) The restoration or rehabilitation of cultural and historical buildings or structures; and
(c) The stewardship and monitoring of resource assets on which program funds are expended.
III. Adopt policies deemed important or necessary to carry out the purposes of this subdivision.
IV. Oversee and direct the expenditure of funds deposited in the New Hampshire first for veterans fund in accordance with the purposes of this subdivision, which shall include the authority to draw upon funds for program purposes and for administrative costs of the program.
V. Make and execute contracts for services necessary to carry out the purposes of this subdivision.
VI. Enforce grant obligations through contract, acceptance of rights to enforcement, or other legal actions as necessary to carry out the purposes of this subdivision.
VII. Prepare an annual report to be presented and filed, by no later than December 1, to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the governor, and the state library. The report shall detail the activities and administrative costs of the authority, as well as a complete financial accounting of the funds established under RSA 110-B:99 and 110-B:100. The report shall also include a historical summary of the program's activities to date. A copy of the report shall be made available by the authority to any interested person.
VIII. Conduct an independent audit by a certified public accountant of its books and accounts each fiscal year.
IX. Should the authority deem it appropriate:
(a) Adopt an official seal.
(b) Maintain an office and hire staff.
(c) Apply for, or accept from any source, gifts and donations of:
(1) Money, including money from appropriate fundraising activities;
(2) Labor, equipment, and supplies;
(3) Federal, local, private, and other matching funds and incentives; and
(4) Other assets to be deposited in the fund that may aid the authority in the conduct of its affairs.
(d) Employ or retain, as independent contractors attorneys, accountants, and other advisors, consultants, or agents as may be necessary without regard to any personnel or civil service law of the state to prescribe their duties and qualifications, and to fix and pay their compensation, if any.
(e) Appoint qualified individuals to serve as unpaid volunteers under such terms and conditions as deemed necessary. Said volunteers or advisors may be paid a stipend and/or reimbursed for any incidental expenses determined by the authority to be necessary and incurred while performing the business of the authority.