The authority shall be entitled to call to its assistance and avail itself of the services of such employees of any state department or agency as it may require and as may be available to it for said purpose.

The Attorney General shall be the legal counsel for the authority, but with the approval of the Attorney General the authority may employ such legal counsel as in its judgment is necessary or advisable to enable it to carry out the duties and functions imposed upon it by this chapter, including the appointment of such bond counsel as may be deemed advisable in connection with the issuance and sale of bonds.