§ 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.