The authority may employ an executive director and any other persons as are necessary to enable it properly to perform the duties imposed upon it by this division. The authority may, by resolution, delegate to one or more of its members, its executive director, or any other official or employee of the authority any powers and duties that it may deem proper, including, but not limited to, the power to enter into contracts on behalf of the authority.
Ca. Health and Saf. Code § 44519