The duties and responsibilities of the corn marketing board shall be prescribed in the authority for each corn marketing program and to the extent applicable shall include the following:
     (a) To develop and direct the corn marketing program;
     (b) To prepare and approve a budget consistent with estimated receipts and the scope of the corn marketing program;
     (c) To formulate and execute assessment procedures, rates and methods of collection;
     (d) To procure and evaluate data and information necessary for the proper administration and operation of the corn marketing program;
     (e) To employ personnel and contract for services which are necessary for the proper operation of the corn marketing program;
     (f) To authorize the expenditure of funds and the contracting of expenditures to conduct proper activities of the program;
     (g) to bond the treasurer and such other persons necessary to insure adequate protection of funds; and
     (h) To perform such other duties which are necessary to the proper operation of the program.