The powers conferred by this Article shall be in addition to and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law, general or special, and bonds may be issued under this Article notwithstanding the provisions of any other such law and without regard to the procedure required by any other such laws. Insofar as the provisions of this Article are inconsistent with the provisions of any other law, general or special, the provisions of this Article shall be controlling, except for the Board of Higher Education Act.