A. Upon request of the council, any state agency is authorized and empowered to temporarily assign to the council such officers and employees as it may deem necessary from time to time to assist the council in carrying out its functions and duties under the New Mexico Community Assistance Act. The officers and employees so assigned shall not lose their status or rights as public employees.

B. Upon request of the council, any state agency, or officer or employee thereof, is authorized and empowered to lend such technical assistance, render advice and attend meetings with directors and employees of the council as the council may require in carrying out its functions and duties.