The council may:
a. Review any matter relating to water supply and to transmit such recommendations thereon to the department or to the New Jersey Water Supply Authority as it may deem appropriate;
b. Hold public meetings or hearings within this State on any matter related to water supply; and
c. Call to its assistance and avail itself of the services of such employees of any State, county or municipal department, board, commission or agency as may be required and made available for such purposes.