California Code, Government Code - GOV § 93020

(1) To acquire, own, operate, and lease real and personal property reasonably related to the furtherance of the purposes of this title.

(2) To operate railroads.

(3) To accept grants or loans from state or federal agencies.

(4) To employ an executive officer, other staff, and consultants deemed appropriate for support of the activities of the agency, to further the purposes of this title.