(A) The Enoree River Greenway Commission (commission) is created to serve the following purposes in the South Carolina Piedmont:
(1) promote the use and appreciation of the Enoree River and associated natural resources;
(2) promote the development of historical resources;
(3) promote outdoor recreation and enjoyment;
(4) promote tourism, focusing on the natural and cultural resources; and
(5) foster the conservation and wise use of natural resources.
(B) The commission may exercise the following powers within Laurens, Newberry, Union, and Spartanburg counties to achieve its purposes:
(1) coordinate the activities of volunteers, organizations, and business and government agencies;
(2) accept funds from business, private individuals, and government agencies and to open such accounts with financial institutions to administer these funds;
(3) enter into contracts with individuals, and business or government agencies;
(4) select a location of a commission office within its service area;
(5) hire and dismiss employees to the extent it has funds available;
(6) operate such activities as necessary to successfully promote and develop natural and historic resources in its area of interest; and
(7) undertake other activities normally granted nonprofit organizations toward achieving its purpose.
HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 273, Section 1, eff April 7, 1998.