N.Y. EXC Law § 323

§ 323. Powers and duties. The institute shall have the following\npowers and duties:\n 1. To conduct research and undertake studies, particularly of an\ninterdisciplinary or of a multi-disciplinary nature, into the causes of\nviolence and other social conflicts, and peace and nonviolence theories,\nmethods, techniques, programs and systems;\n 2. To develop programs to make research, education and training with\nrespect to nonviolent conflict resolution more available and useful to\npersons in government, private enterprise, community groups and\nvoluntary associations;\n 3. To conduct training, provide symposia and develop continuing\neducation and research programs to promote skills in nonviolent conflict\nresolution;\n 4. To establish such divisions, programs, schools, and offices as the\nboard deems appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article;\n 5. To enter into formal and informal relationships with other public\nor private institutions for purposes of fulfilling the goals of the\ninstitute not inconsistent with this article;\n 6. To establish a clearinghouse and develop and provide other programs\nand materials, including publications, handbooks, training manuals, and\naudio-visual materials, for disseminating information on the programs,\nstudies, research, and training and educational opportunities, of the\ninstitute;\n 7. To enter into contracts;\n 8. To adopt, amend and alter by-laws, not inconsistent with the laws\nof the state of New York;\n 9. To charge and collect subscription and other participation costs\nand fees for its services, including publications, and courses of study;\n 10. The institute may sue and be sued, complain, and defend in any\ncourt of competent jurisdication; and\n 11. The institute may do any and all lawful acts and things necessary\nor desirable to carry out the objectives and purposes of this article.\n