In order to carry out the purposes and provisions
of this chapter, the agency shall have the following powers:
A. To appoint officers, agents, employees and prescribe
their duties and qualifications and fix their compensation.
B. To adopt, amend and repeal, after public hearing (except
in the case of rules and regulations that relate to the organization
or internal management of the agency), said rules and regulations,
consistent with this chapter, as it deems necessary to administer
this chapter and to do any and all things necessary or convenient
to carry out the purpose policies of this chapter;
C. To contract for professional and technical assistance
and advice.
D. To hold hearings and subpoena witnesses in the exercise
of its powers, functions and duties provided for in this chapter.