Section 964-A. Powers of the council

The council shall have the following
  powers:
    1. To conduct or  contract  for  necessary  planning,  scientific  and
  environmental studies pertaining to the reserve, where insufficient data
  exists;
    2.  To  utilize,  to  the extent feasible, the staff and facilities of
  state and local agencies subject to the approval  of  such  agencies  to
  carry out the provisions of this article; and
    3.  To  contract  within  amounts  appropriated  for  services  deemed
  necessary for the performance of the council's functions.