Section 24-32-106 - Powers of the director(1) In order to perform the functions and duties of the division expressly set forth in this part 1, the director, acting under the authority of the executive director of the department of local affairs, has the following powers: (a) To employ assistants and personnel as may be appropriate to the functions of the division within the appropriation given by the general assembly;(b) To contract for services and materials required by the division;(c) To receive and expend gifts, grants, and bequests, subject to approval of the governor, and to expend state funds which are appropriated by the general assembly;(d) To contract with the federal government or any agency or instrumentality thereof and to receive any grants or moneys therefrom for purposes not inconsistent with the purposes set forth in this part 1;(e) To exercise any other authority consistent with the purposes for which the division is created which is reasonably necessary for the fulfillment of assigned responsibilities;(g) To award grants for water and sewer emergencies of local governments. Such grants shall be made based upon financial need as determined by the director, and the director may require that such grants be contingent on repayment by the local government.L. 66: p. 122, § 6. C.R.S. 1963: § 3-22-6. L. 68: p. 133, § 6. L. 83: (1)(g) added, p. 898, § 1, effective March 29; (1)(f) amended, p. 835, § 44, effective July 1. L. 99: (1)(f) repealed, p. 690, § 14, effective August 4.