Vermont § 4345 - Optional powers and duties of regional planning commissions Any regional planning commission created under this chapter may:

§ 4345. Optional powers and duties of regional planning commissions Any regional planning commission created under this chapter may:

• (1) Develop an inventory of the region’s fire and safety facilities; hospitals, rest homes,
  or other facilities for aging or disabled persons; correctional facilities; and emergency
  shelters; and work with regulated utilities, the Department of Public Service, the
  Department of Public Safety, potential developers of distributed power facilities,
  adjoining regional planning commissions, interested adjoining regional entities from
  adjoining states, and citizens of the region to propose and evaluate alternative sites
  for distributed power facilities that might provide uninterrupted local or regional
  power at least for identified critical service providers in time of extended national,
  statewide, or regional power disruption or other emergency. (2)-(5) [Repealed.] (6) Undertake studies and make recommendations on land development, urban renewal, transportation,
  economic, industrial, commercial, and social development, urban beautification and
  design improvements, historic and scenic preservation, State capital investment plans,
  and wetland protection. (7) [Repealed.] (8) Require of each municipality in its area and all State agencies such available information
  as relates to the work of the regional planning commission. (9) In the performance of its functions, enter upon land, with prior approval of the landowner,
  to make examinations and surveys. (10) Retain staff and consultant assistance in carrying out its duties and powers, and
  contract with one or more persons to provide administrative, clerical, information
  technology, human resources, or related functions. (11) Undertake comprehensive planning, including related preliminary planning, State capital
  investment plans, and engineering studies. (12) Carry out, with the cooperation of municipalities within the region, economic development
  programs for the appropriate development, improvement, protection, and preservation
  of the region’s physical and human resources. (13) Provide planning, training, and development services to local and regional communities
  and assist communities in evaluating economic conditions and prepare for economic
  growth and stability. (14) Gather economic and demographic information concerning the area served. (15) Assist existing business and industry, encourage the development and growth of small
  business, and to attract industry and commerce. (16) Include in its charter and bylaws adopted pursuant to section 4343 of this chapter
  the power to: (A) Acquire and dispose of a fee simple or lesser interest in real property through purchase,
  lease, grant, gift, bequest, or devise for the purpose of fulfilling its duties pursuant
  to this section and section 4345a of this title. (B) Borrow money and incur indebtedness for the purposes of purchasing or leasing property
  for office space, establish and administer a revolving loan fund, or establish a line
  of credit, if approved by a two-thirds vote of those representatives to the regional
  planning commission present and voting at a meeting to approve such action. Any obligation
  incurred under this subdivision (B):