§22-1509.

§22-1509.
   
   A. The Commission shall have the secondary duty of collecting,
   developing, and maintaining statistical data relating to sentencing
   and corrections so that the primary duties of the Commission will be
   formulated using data that is valid, accurate, and relevant to the
   state. All state agencies shall provide data as it is requested by the
   Commission. All meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public
   and the information presented to the Commission shall be available to
   any state agency or member of the Legislature.
   
   B. The Commission shall have the authority to apply for, accept, and
   use any gifts, grants, or financial or other aid, in any form, from
   the federal government or any agency or instrumentality thereof, or
   from the state or from any other source including private
   associations, foundations, or corporations to accomplish any of the
   duties set out in this act.