The Public Authority shall be a corporate public body, exercising public and essential governmental functions, and, subject to the provisions set forth in this Article, shall have all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out the delivery of in-home supportive services in the County, including but not limited to the power to contract for services pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 12302 and 12302.1, and to make or provide for direct payment to a provider chosen by the recipient pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 12302 and 12302.2. (§ 1, Ord. 1270, eff. September 27, 2001)