SDCL § 38-32-13: Powers of council.

The council may, but is not limited to:

(1) Contract and cooperate with any person, organization, or with any governmental department or agency for market maintenance and expansion, research, education, transportation, and for the prevention, modification, or elimination of trade barriers which obstruct the free flow of corn and corn products to market;

(2) Expend the funds collected pursuant to this chapter and appropriated for its administration;

(3) Appoint, discharge, fix compensation for, and prescribe the duties of such personnel as it may deem necessary;

(4) Accept donations of funds, property, services, or other assistance from public or private sources for the purpose of furthering the objectives of the council.