§ 51-0107. Powers and duties of the commissioner.

In administering the provisions of this article, the commissioner:

1. shall make an itemized estimate of funds or appropriations required
annually for inclusion in the executive budget.

2. may in the name of the state as further provided within this
article contract to make, within the limitations of appropriations
available therefor, a state grant for payment to a municipality
representing the state share of the cost of a project approved and to be
undertaken pursuant to this article. Such contracts shall be subject to
approval by the state comptroller and as to form by the attorney
general.

3. shall approve vouchers for the payment of local assistance pursuant
to an approved contract. All such payments shall be paid on the audit
and warrant of the state comptroller.

4. may perform such other and further acts and promulgate such rules
and regulations as may be necessary, proper or desirable to carry out
the provisions of this article.