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c." To adopt rules of procedure and bylaws, to regulate its affairs and conduct its business. d. To adopt an official seal. e. To maintain office space at such placeswithinthe region as may from time to time be required in performance of its duties. f. To employ and set the compensation of the Executive - Director who shall serve at the pleasure of the COUNCIL. The Executive Director shall employ and discharge professional, technical or clerical staff as may necessary to carry out the purposes of the COUNCIL. The-Executive Director may make agreements with local planning or other public agencies, within ar without the geographic boundaries of the region, for temporary transfer, loan, or other cooperative use of staff employees and, withtheconsent of the COUNCIL or pursuant to procedures .estab- lished by the COUNCIL, may acquire the services of consultants and enter into contracts on behalf of the COUNCIL. g. To authorize compensation for appointed represent- ..atives of the COUNCIL and staff for per diem, travel, and other reasonable expenses for meetings, hearings and other official business. h. To hold public hearings, sponsor public forums, and conduct other activities whenever deemed necessary or use- ful in the execution of the functions cif the`•COUNCIL. i. To acquire, own, operate, maintain; lease or sell _ real or personal property and hold title thereto in the name of the COUNCIL. j. To fix and determine in accordance with applicable laws by resolution, rules and regulations relating to advertise- ment for bids, manner of bidding and amount below which same :..will not be required. k. To sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded, complain and defend, intervene and appeal in all courts and administrative .::. agencies. %'« = 1. To accept gifts, apply for use grants, assistance funds or bequests of money or other property from the United - 9 - k , UVI 76 � UQIJ n'