Section 323. Powers and duties

The  institute  shall  have the following
  powers and duties:
    1. To conduct research  and  undertake  studies,  particularly  of  an
  interdisciplinary  or of a multi-disciplinary nature, into the causes of
  violence and other social conflicts, and peace and nonviolence theories,
  methods, techniques, programs and systems;
    2. To develop programs to make research, education and  training  with
  respect  to  nonviolent conflict resolution more available and useful to
  persons  in  government,  private  enterprise,  community   groups   and
  voluntary associations;
    3.  To  conduct  training,  provide  symposia  and  develop continuing
  education and research programs to promote skills in nonviolent conflict
  resolution;
    4. To establish such divisions, programs, schools, and offices as  the
  board deems appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article;
    5.  To  enter into formal and informal relationships with other public
  or private institutions for purposes of  fulfilling  the  goals  of  the
  institute not inconsistent with this article;
    6. To establish a clearinghouse and develop and provide other programs
  and  materials, including publications, handbooks, training manuals, and
  audio-visual materials, for disseminating information on  the  programs,
  studies,  research,  and  training and educational opportunities, of the
  institute;
    7. To enter into contracts;
    8. To adopt, amend and alter by-laws, not inconsistent with  the  laws
  of the state of New York;
    9.  To  charge  and collect subscription and other participation costs
  and fees for its services, including publications, and courses of study;
    10. The institute may sue and be sued, complain,  and  defend  in  any
  court of competent jurisdication; and
    11.  The institute may do any and all lawful acts and things necessary
  or desirable to carry out the objectives and purposes of this article.