The Council is empowered to prepare and cause to be printed any and all drafts of bills intended to carry out its recommendations, as well as any and all reports, memoranda or other papers necessary or incidental to the performance of its tasks. Its members, with a view to obtaining information and suggestions which will aid in the attainment of its objects, are authorized to visit and observe local anti-crime programs and to attend meetings of professional bodies and of associations and groups engaged in study or research other work relating to such local anti-crime programs.