necessary to carry out the duties imposed upon it by this act
including the power to:
(1) adopt rules and regulations necessary for proper
execution of the powers and duties granted to and imposed
upon the council by this act;
(2) hold hearings, make and sign any agreements and do
or perform any acts which may be necessary, desirable or
proper to carry out the purposes of this act;
(3) request from any department, board, bureau,
commission or other agency of the Commonwealth such
assistance and data as will enable it to properly carry out
its powers and duties under this act;
(4) appoint such advisory committees as it deems
advisable and necessary to the carrying out of its powers and
duties under this act; and
(5) award grants to promote, protect, preserve and
market jazz throughout this Commonwealth.
(b) Duties.--The council shall have the following duties:
(1) to promote, encourage, foster, preserve and market
jazz in this Commonwealth;
(2) to promote jazz education throughout the public and
private schools throughout this Commonwealth;
(3) to promote jazz education throughout this
Commonwealth's institutions of higher education; and
(4) to provide grants to support, promote, educate,
encourage, foster, preserve and market jazz throughout this
Commonwealth, which may include purchasing instruments or
equipment.
(c) Cooperative support.--The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Council on the Arts shall provide administrative, technical and
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