The state council may contract for additional assistance with any public or private agency or individual to carry out planning, monitoring, evaluation, and other responsibilities under this division. In order to comply with Public Law 106-402 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 15001 et seq.) regulations, all personnel employed by the state council shall be solely responsible, organizationally and administratively, to the state council. The state council, through its executive director, shall have responsibility for the selection, hiring, and supervision of all its personnel.