§ 684. Powers and duties of the municipalities

(a) In addition to the powers and authority that the municipalities have under existing law, they are hereby granted such additional authority and power, essential and incidental, as may be necessary for the administration and implementation of this subchapter.

(b) Prior to filing an application under this subchapter a municipality shall:

(1) through action by the legislative body, adopt or pass an official act or resolution authorizing the filing of the application and directing the chief executive officer or designee to act in connection with the application and to provide such information as may be required;

(2) hold at least one public hearing, after notice of at least 15 days by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality, to obtain the views of citizens on community development, to furnish the citizens with information concerning the amount of funds available and the range of community development activities that may be undertaken under this subchapter, and to give affected citizens an opportunity to examine a proposed statement of the projected use of such funds;

(3) allow citizens an opportunity to examine the application and all supporting documentation.

(c) The chief executive officer or designee shall certify that the grantee will comply with the provisions of this subchapter and with other applicable federal and state laws and rules as may be determined by the secretary.