The council may: 1. Expend moneys collected pursuant to this chapter for its administration; 2. Employ, bond, and compensate necessary personnel; 3. Accept gifts, grants, and donations of money, property, and services, to carry out this chapter; 4. a. Contract with the governmental entity that is responsible for administration of the dry pea and lentil assessment in another state or province and provide for: (1) The return by that governmental entity of any assessment charged on dry peas and lentils grown in this state; and (2) The return by the council of any assessment charged on dry peas and lentils grown in another state or province; and
b. Contract with any person for any other purpose permitted under this chapter; 5. Sue and be sued; and 6. Do all things necessary and proper to enforce and administer this chapter.