; (B) enter into cooperative agreements with, or provide technical assistance to, the State or a political subdivision of the State, nonprofit organizations, and other interested parties; (C) hire and compensate staff, which shall include individuals with expertise in natural, cultural, and historical resources protection, and heritage programming; (D) obtain money or services from any source including any that are provided under any other Federal law or program; (E) contract for goods or services; and (F) undertake to be a catalyst for any other activity that furthers the Heritage Area and is consistent with the approved Heritage Area management plan. (2) Duties The local coordinating entity shall— (A) in accordance with subsection (f), prepare and submit a Heritage Area management plan to the Secretary; (B) assist units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in carrying out the approved Heritage Area management plan by— (i) carrying out programs and projects that recognize, protect, and enhance important resource values in the Heritage Area; (ii) establishing and maintaining interpretive exhibits and programs in the Heritage Area; (iii) developing recreational and educational opportunities in the Heritage Area; (iv) increasing public awareness of, and appreciation for, natural, historical, scenic, and cultural resources of the Heritage Area; (v) protecting and restoring historic sites and buildings in the Heritage Area that are consistent with Heritage Area themes; (vi) ensuring that clear, consistent, and appropriate signs identifying points of public access, and sites of interest are posted throughout the Heritage Area; and (vii) promoting a wide range of partnerships among governments, organizations, and individuals to further the Heritage Area; (C) consider the interests of diverse units of government, businesses, organizations, and individuals in the Heritage Area in the preparation and implementation of the Heritage Area management plan