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Show 150 INTERSTATE COMPACTS "Each signatory state shall have one vote in the commission. Every decision, 'authorization or approval of the commission shall require a, unanimous vote of the states entitled to vote thereon. On matters pertaining only to the lower basin, the state of New York shall have no vote. "Every decision, authorization or approval rendered shall be ac- companied by a certificate of the commissioners that the same is, in their judgment, in the public interest and such certificate shall state the reasons on which the decision, 'authorization or approval is based. "The powers and duties of the commission, in addition to those here- inbefore set forth, shall be: "(1) To make rules and regulations for the organization and the conduct of its business. "(2) To report annually to the governors for the information of the legislatures of the signatory states as to the developments under the terms of this compact and as to such other matters as may come within the purview of the commission. "(3) To report in like manner at intervals of not more than five years as to the existing and reasonably prospective needs of the signa- tory states and the extent to which and the manner in which each signatory state has exercised its rights under this compact. "(4) To observe the operation of all developments; to make such orders in writing after hearing as may be necessary to secure com- pliance with those provisions of this compact which are within the jurisdiction of the commission; and to institute any appropriate action or proceeding at law or in equity to enforce compliance with such orders and with the terms and conditions imposed in any decision, authorization or approval made by it. "(5) To require by order in writing compliance with Article XI. "(6) To make, modify and change the schedules referred to in Article VII. ' "(7) To make such examinations as may be necessary to ascertain the quantities of water heretofore lawfully diverted by the normal operation of all works existing and in 'actual operation when this compact becomes effective. "(8) The commission or any member thereof or any employee or other person duly authorized thereby is hereby empowered to enter without let or hindrance upon the lands and property upon which any development is being constructed, operated or maintained under this compact. Each state through its appropriate departments shall co- operate with the commission in obtaining such data, information and records as may be necessary in the performance of its duties. "(9) Whenever, by this compact, provision is made for action by the commission after hearing, notice of such hearing shall be given to the governor of each state at least ten (10) days before the date set for such hearing. "(10) The attorney general of each signatory state or a deputy or assistant shall serve as the legal advisor of the commissioners representing that state. "(11) The commission is authorized to provide suitable offices and conveniences for the transaction of its business and to employ such |
