Missouri Revised Statutes Title XVI. Conservation, Resources and Development § 260.607. Powers and duties of board

(1) To adopt bylaws and rules for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business;

(2) To adopt an official seal;

(3) To sue and be sued;

(4) To make and execute leases, contracts, releases, compromises and other instruments necessary or convenient to carry out its purposes;

(5) To acquire, whether by purchase, exchange or gift, real properties located within any area designated for cleanup under this act;  1

(6) To convey real properties whenever the board of directors finds that it has acquired all rights, title and interests in all properties within the area designated for cleanup;

(7) To employ and pay compensation to such employees and agents, including attorneys, and others, as the board of directors shall deem necessary to further the purposes of sections 260.600 to 260.607.