The executive director may appoint, with the approval of the commission, such staff as necessary to carry out the provisions of this part.

The commission may request the department, and the department shall have the authority, to perform such work as the commission deems necessary to carry out its duties and responsibilities. The commission shall consider the expertise and resources available in the department for the purpose of carrying out its duties and responsibilities. This does not preclude, however, the commission from utilizing the services of other agencies, public or

private.