The board shall determine the qualifications of, and shall appoint and fix the salary of, the executive officer of the agency, and shall employ or contract with other staff or consultants as may be necessary to execute the powers and function provided for under this title, including, but not limited to, attorneys, financing consultants, planners, accountants, engineers, architects, contractors, appraisers, and other consultants and advisers.
Ca. Gov. Code § 67829