§ 2-401

In addition to any other power and duty conferred on the Governor by the Constitution and laws of this State, the Governor may:

(1) Contract and do all other things necessary on behalf of this State to secure the full benefits available to it under the federal Highway Safety Act of 1966 and acts amendatory or supplemental to it; and

(2) In so doing, cooperate with local, State, and federal agencies, interested private and public organizations, and individuals to effectuate the purposes of these acts.