(a) Except as provided by subdivision (b), the General Counsel of the California State University, as appointed by the trustees, shall be the legal counsel for the authority.
(b) Upon the approval of the General Counsel of the California State University, the authority may employ legal counsel as, in its judgment, is necessary or advisable to enable it to carry out the duties and functions of the authority pursuant to this title, including, but not limited to, the employment of bond counsel in connection with the issuance of bonds.
(c) The trustees shall provide the services of a secretary, treasurer, controller, and other staff for the authority.