CA Gov't Code Section 8299.04

The commission shall have the powers and authority necessary to carry out the duties imposed upon it by this chapter, including, but not limited to, the following:

(a)

To employ any administrative, technical, or other personnel that may be necessary for the performance of its powers and duties.

(b)

To hold hearings, make and sign any agreement, and do or perform any act, including the collection of relevant information, that may be necessary, desirable, or proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

(c)

To cooperate with, and secure the cooperation of, any department, division, board, bureau, commission, or other agency of the state to facilitate the proper execution of its powers and duties under this chapter.

(d)

To appoint advisers or advisory committees from time to time when the commission determines that the experience or expertise of those advisers or advisory committees is needed for projects of the commission. Section 11009 shall apply to advisers or advisory committees.

(e)

To accept any federal funds granted by an act of Congress or by executive order for any purpose of this chapter.

(f)

To accept any gift, donation, grant, or bequest for any purpose of this chapter.