(a) The Delta Cultural Center shall have the power to:

(1) Enter into contracts for the purchase, construction, lease, or other acquisition of real property to house the center and to acquire or construct necessary support facilities, including, but not limited to, overnight accommodations for visitors;

(2) Enter into contracts to purchase or lease personal property for use as exhibits or for use as research material related to the culture of the Delta; and

(3) Enter into professional service contracts with appropriate professionals to assist in the establishment of the center and the development and operation of the center's programs and activities.

(b) The center shall have the authority to accept gifts of real or personal property and money.

(c)

(1) The center shall have the authority to set fees related to the programs and services offered by the center, including, but not limited to, admission fees.

(2) Income generated by fees shall be cash funds of the center to be used solely for the support of the center. Fee income shall be deposited in a bank account but shall be subject to appropriation by the General Assembly.

(d)

(1) The center may request the assistance of the Department of Parks and Tourism and any other appropriate state agency in establishing and operating the center and its programs.

(2) The director of any state agency requested to assist in the establishment and operation of the center shall, within the limits of available personnel and resources, provide such assistance.