The council may:

1. Expend moneys collected pursuant to this chapter for its administration;

2. Employ, bond, and compensate necessary personnel;

3. Accept gifts, grants, and donations of money, property, and services to carry out this chapter;

4. Contract with any person for any purpose related to this chapter, including research, education, publicity, promotion, and transportation;

5. Establish a grant program and guidelines to provide funding to corn-related programs and organizations that benefit North Dakota corn producers, consistent with this chapter;

6. Sue and be sued; and

7. Do all things necessary and proper to enforce and administer this chapter.