§ 964-a. Powers of the council. The council shall have the following powers: 1. To conduct or contract for necessary planning, scientific and environmental studies pertaining to the reserve, where insufficient data exists; 2. To utilize, to the extent feasible, the staff and facilities of state and local agencies subject to the approval of such agencies to carry out the provisions of this article; and 3. To contract within amounts appropriated for services deemed necessary for the performance of the council's functions.