Indiana Code Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources § 14-20-11-13

(1) Establish rules and regulations governing the actions of the commission in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.

(2) Accept and utilize the services of voluntary and uncompensated persons and pay the persons necessary travelling and subsistence expenses incurred by the persons in the performance of commission duties when the money is available for payment.

(3) Request and secure the advice or assistance of a state, federal or private agency. A state agency furnishing requested advice or assistance to the commission may expend the state agency's own money for this purpose, with or without reimbursement from the commission as agreed upon by the commission and the agency.