1. In carrying out its duties under this chapter, the board shall consult with representatives of each of the following interests: North Dakota board of medicine, board of dental examiners, board of registry in podiatry, board of veterinary medical examiners, board of nursing, the college of pharmacy, and the school of medicine.
2. To carry out its duties under this chapter, the board may enter into agreements or memorandums of understanding with the interests named in subsection 1. Additionally, the board may contract for and accept private contributions, gifts, and grants-in-aid from the federal government, private industry, and other sources. The income received from these sources must be spent for the purpose designated in the gift, grant, or donation.