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; COL11/8/2019 CH. 8 SENIOR CITIZENS

(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.