General Powers and Functions of the General Manager.
Section 9
SEC. 9. General Powers and Functions of the General Manager. — Subject to the general supervision and control of the Council, the General Manager shall have the following general powers, functions and duties: To implement, enforce and apply the policies, programs, standards, guidelines, procedures, decisions and rules and regulations issued, prescribed or adopted by the Council pursuant to this Decree; To undertake researches, studies, investigations and other activities and projects, on his own initiative or upon instructions of the Council, and to submit comprehensive reports and appropriate recommendations to the Council for its information and action; To manage the day to day affairs of the Authority subject to the provisions of this Decree and applicable laws, orders, rules and regulations of other appropriate government entities; To assist approved and prospective Port/Industrial Authorities in having their papers processed with dispatch by all Government offices, agencies, instrumentalities and financial and banking institutions; To prepare the agenda for the meeting of the Council, the Authority's annual budget and such other measures and recommendations which may require the approval of the Council; To establish the internal organization of the Authority under such conditions that the Council may prescribe: Provided, That any major reorganizational changes shall be subject to the approval of the Council; and To perform such other duties as the Council may assign and such acts as may be necessary and proper to implement this Decree. D. INDIVIDUAL, AUTONOMOUS PORT/INDUSTRIAL ZONE AUTHORITIES