Employees; Services; Supplies

Subdivision 1. Employees. An economic development authority may employ an executive director, a chief engineer, other technical experts and agents, and other employees as it may require, and determine their duties, qualifications, and compensation. Subd. 2. Contract for services. The authority may contract for the services of consultants, agents, public accountants, and other persons needed to perform its duties and exercise its powers. Subd. 3. Legal services. The authority may use the services of the city attorney or hire a general counsel for its legal needs. The city attorney or general counsel, as determined by the authority, is its chief legal advisor. Subd. 4. Supplies. The authority may purchase the supplies and materials it needs to carry out sections 469.090 to 469.108. Subd. 5. City purchasing. An authority may use the facilities of its city's purchasing department in connection with construction work and to purchase equipment, supplies, or materials. Subd. 6. City facilities, services. A city may furnish offices, structures and space, and stenographic, clerical, engineering, or other assistance to its authority. Subd. 7. Delegation power. The authority may delegate to one or more of its agents or employees powers or duties as it may deem proper.