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.
SOURCE: GC § 26505 enacted by P.L. 14-110:3.