8-2-29. Powers of department generally.

In addition to any other powers granted by this part, the department shall have the power to: (1) Administer all funds available under this part; (2) Accept any grant of funds made by the United States government or any agency thereof for the purpose of carrying out this part; (3) Request from the various departments, agencies, and authorities of the state and its political subdivisions such available information as it may require in its work; and all such departments, agencies, and authorities shall furnish, within a reasonable time, such requested available information to the department; (4) Contract with the United States government or agencies thereof, with political subdivisions of the state, and with private persons and corporations; and (5) Do all other things necessary and proper to exercise its powers and perform its duties in accordance with this part.