In addition to any other power and duty conferred on the Governor by the Constitution and laws of this State, the Governor may: 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 In so doing, cooperate with local, State, and federal agencies, interested private and public organizations, and individuals to effectuate the purposes of these acts.

The Governor is the official of this State responsible for dealing with the federal government as to programs and activities under the federal Highway Safety Act of 1966 and acts amendatory or supplemental to it.

Subject to the authority of the Governor, the administration of this State’s highway safety program is the responsibility of the Department.