Section 7-11-221 - Powers and duties of commissionA commission shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) to contract and cooperate with other public or private agencies, as it considers necessary for the rendition and affording of such services, facilities, studies, and reports to the commission as will best assist it to carry out the purposes for which the commission was established;(2) to consult and retain such experts and to employ such executive, clerical, and other staff as, in the commission's judgment, may be necessary;(3) to accept and expend money from any public or private source, including the federal government;(4) to do any and all other things as are consistent with and reasonably required to perform its functions under this part.En. Sec. 14, Ch. 129, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 11-4414(part).