Guam § 8106 - Council Powers.

§ 8106. Council Powers.

Although the Director maintains general supervision and

control, the Council shall provide initial review of the senior

citizens' programs under this Chapter and for that purpose it

shall:

(a) Furnish leadership needed for long- range planning;

(b) Accept, with the approval of the Director, on behalf of

and in the name of the government of Guam, from any

government or agency thereof or any person, natural or legal

advisory services, donations and gifts, provided, however, that

any grants-in-aid or other form of assistance involving a

financial obligation on the part of the government of Guam shall

require the prior approval of the Governor and a determination

by the division's certifying officer of the availability of funds;

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(c) Adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary to

implement the provisions of this Chapter;

(d) Work along with the Director for the coordination or

implementation of programs, activities and services for the

elderly;

(e) Serve as a Senior Citizens Housing Board and in this

capacity shall undertake the following:

(1) To make or cause to be made feasibility studies

regarding the size, cost, site, financing and planning for the

proposed construction of senior citizens' homes;

(2) To select an appropriate site for the senior citizens'

homes;

(3) To prepare or cause to be prepared preliminary

plans for the construction of the senior citizens' homes; and

(4) To engage architects, engineers, contractors,

subcontractors, clerical and any other technical assistance

necessary to carry out these purposes and enter into any and

all agreements necessary to carry out these purposes.