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Show DELAWARE RIVER BASIN COMPACT 139 have one vote and no decision or approval shall be rendered by the said commission except on the unanimous vote of the three signatory states. Every decision rendered by the commission shall be accom- panied by a certificate of the commissioners to the effect that the said decision is for the best public interest and is in compliance with the pro- visions of this compact. The commission in rendering every decision shall therein fully state the reasons on which its action in the premises was based. "The commission shall meet annually on the first Wednesday in October, the first annual meeting to be held at Trenton, New Jersey, and subsequent annual meetings shal'l be held at such place or places as the commission may determine. The powers and duties of the com- mission, in addition to those hereinbefore set forth, shall be as follows: "1. To make rules and regulations respecting the government of its organization and the conduct of its business. "2. To appoint from among its members a chairman, a vice-chair- man and a secretary and to hold meetings at such times and such places as it may determine. "3. To set up and require the keeping of a comprehensive system of stream flow and other measurements as may be necessary to deter- mine : "a. The amounts of water diverted and released under any pro- vision of this compact. "b. The maintenance of the required reserve flows below all points of development and diversion. "c. All other facts and data requisite for determining that the pro- visions of this compact are at all times being complied with. "4. To report annually to the governors for the information of the legislatures of the signatory states as to the developments and projects which have been begun and completed under the terms of this com- pact and as to such other matters as may come within its purview. "5. To observe the operation of all developments and to issue such orders as may be necessary to require compliance with any of the provisions of this compact. "6. To proceed with a study and investigation looking toward a complete and comprehensive development of all the water resources of the drainage area of the Delaware river and to report the results of such study and investigation to the governors of the signatory states for the information of the respective legislatures. "7. To make a study of the possibilities for the development of water power along the channel of the Delaware river and to desig- nate tentative locations and the heights of dams along the said channel. "8. The commission or any member or any duly authorized officer, agent or representative shall have power to and is hereby authorized to enter without let or hindrance upon the lands and property upon which any or all projects and developments are being constructed, operated or maintained under any authorization provided by this compact. Each state through its appropriate departments shall co- operate with the commission as the said commission may require in obtaining such data, information and records which may be neces- sary to enable said commission to exercise its powers and duties. "9. The attorney general of each signatory state or a deputy shall serve as the legal advisor of the commissioners representing that state. |
