In addition to any other powers granted the director, the director may:
(1) Adopt, in accordance with chapter
34.05 RCW, rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter and chapter
88.46 RCW;
(2) Appoint such advisory committees as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter and chapter
88.46 RCW. Members of such advisory committees are authorized to receive travel expenses in accordance with RCW
43.03.050 and
43.03.060. The director shall review each advisory committee within the jurisdiction of the program and each statutory advisory committee on a biennial basis to determine if such advisory committee is needed. The criteria specified in *RCW
43.131.070 shall be used to determine whether or not each advisory committee shall be continued;
(3) Undertake studies, research, and analysis necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter and chapter
88.46 RCW;
(4) Delegate powers, duties, and functions of the program to employees of the department as the director deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter and chapter
88.46 RCW;
(5) Enter into contracts on behalf of the department to carry out the purposes of this chapter and chapter
88.46 RCW;
(6) Act for the state in the initiation of, or the participation in, any intergovernmental program for the purposes of this chapter and chapter
88.46 RCW; or
(7) Accept gifts, grants, or other funds.