In carrying out its purposes and powers, the agency may:
(a) Adopt a seal and alter it at its pleasure.
(b) Sue and be sued, except as otherwise provided by law, in all actions and proceedings, in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction.
All claims for money or damages against the agency are governed by Division 3.6 (commencing with Section 810) of Title 1, except as provided therein or by other statutes or regulations expressly applicable thereto.
(c) Subject to the limitations provided for in Section 26299.035, compensate the members of its board of directors for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the course of performing their duties.
(d) Appoint and employ an executive officer and clerical staff as may be necessary for the administration of the affairs of the agency. All other reasonably necessary staff may be hired by the agency or may be provided by the county. The county shall be reimbursed by the agency for the costs of any staff services provided to the agency by the county in accordance with an agreement entered into between the agency and the county.
(e) Enter into contracts. The agency may employ attorneys and consultants as necessary or convenient to carrying out its purpose and powers.
(f) Appoint policy committees as deemed necessary.
(Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1335, Sec. 1.5.)
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