To carry out its assigned functions, the commission is authorized to:
(1) Establish a plan for, create and operate a State Museum;
(2) Elect an executive officer for the commission, to be known as the Director;
(3) Make rules and regulations for its own government and the administration of its museum;
(4) Appoint, on the recommendation of the Director, all other members of the staff;
(5) Adopt a seal for use in official commission business;
(6) Control the expenditure in accordance with law of such public funds as may be appropriated to the commission;
(7) Accept gifts, bequests and endowments for purposes consistent with the objectives of the commission;
(8) Make annual reports to the General Assembly of the receipts, disbursements, work and needs of the commission; and
(9) Adopt policies designed to fulfill the duties and attain the objectives of the commission as established by law.