Guam § 20106 - Council Powers.

§ 20106. Council Powers.

The Council shall be responsible for the approval of plans and

programs of the Department of Youth Affairs and for that purpose shall have

the following powers, duties and responsibilities:

(a) Oversee the formulation of the department's policies, plans,

programs and budget;

(b) Be responsible for the over-all operation of the Department,

including the appointment and removal of the Director or any

employee of the Department;

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

(d) Accept 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 grant-in-aid or other form of assistance involving an obligation on

the part of the Council or the government of Guam shall require the

prior approval of the Governor and a determination by the Depart-

ment's certifying officer of the availability of funds; and

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

implement the provisions of this Chapter.