Rhode Island General Laws Title 42. State Affairs and Government § 42-128-7. General powers

(1) To sue and be sued.

(2) To negotiate and to enter into contracts, agreements, and cooperative agreements with agencies and political subdivisions of the state, not-for-profit corporations, for profit corporations, and other partnerships, associations and persons for any lawful purpose necessary and desirable to effect the purposes of this chapter.

(3) To adopt by-laws and rules for the management of its affairs and for the exercise of its powers and duties, and to establish the committees, workgroups, and advisory bodies that from time to time may be deemed necessary.

(4) To receive and accept grants or loans as may be made by the Federal government, and grants, donations, contributions and payments from other public and private sources.

(5) To grant or loan funds to agencies and political subdivisions of the state or to private groups to effect the purposes of this chapter.

(6) To secure the cooperation and assistance of the United States and any of its agencies, and of the agencies and political subdivisions of this state in the work of the commission.

(7) To establish, charge, and collect fees and payments for its services.