The Commission is the representative of the State for purposes of: acquiring and developing land or other property under this division; exercising the duties of the State under this division; complying with § 1(a) and (b) of the Capper–Cramton Act, Public Law 71–284, 46 Stat. 482, for acquiring parklands in the metropolitan district; or securing funds authorized by the Act or by any other federal, State, or local law.