SECTION 77. Contracts, agreements, gifts, etc.; deposit of funds

The jury commissioner, with the approval of the committee, may enter into contracts and agreements with, and accept gifts, grants, contributions, and bequests of funds from, any department, agency, or subdivision of federal, state, county, or municipal government, and any individual, foundation, corporation, association, or public authority for the purpose of providing or receiving services, facilities, staff assistance, equipment, and supplies in connection with any provisions of this chapter or for the general improvement of the jury system; provided, however, that the jury commissioner shall in applying for grants from any department, agency, or subdivision of the federal government comply with section six B of chapter twenty-nine. Such funds shall be deposited with the state treasurer and may be expended by the office of jury commissioner in accordance with the conditions of such gift, grant, contribution, or bequest, without specific appropriation.