North Dakota Century Code Title 15. Education § 15-12-24. Powers and duties of the institute

1. Providing prefeasibility analyses and reports, including:

2. Conducting short-turnaround economic feasibility studies and business and market plan analyses.

3. Conducting complete feasibility studies directed at analyzing the technical and economic feasibility of approved projects.

4. Developing and maintaining databases and making projections to aid state and local planning and policy development.

5. Evaluating alternatives for providing and financing public services, including community leadership training.

6. Collaborating for expertise and analysis with other components of North Dakota state university of agriculture and applied science, other universities and colleges, and other public entities and the private sector. The institute may not duplicate services or capabilities available through or provided by other public entities.

7. Contracting for professional and other services necessary to carry out the purpose of sections 15-12-22 through 15-12-26.