Section 9Sec./Art. 9

Powers of the Commission. - The Commission shall have the following powers:

a. To appoint the officers and other personnel of the Commission and fix their compensation, allowances and other emoluments, subject to the civil service and other existing applicable laws, rules and regulations;

b. To suspend, dismiss, or otherwise discipline for cause, any employee, and/or to approve or disapprove the appointment, transfer or detail of employees, subject to the provisions of existing laws and regulations;

c. To enter into contracts;

d. To acquire, use and control any land, building, facilities, equipment, instrument, tools and rights required or otherwise necessary for the accomplishment of the objectives of the Commission;

e. To acquire, own, possess and dispose of any real or personal property;

f. To accept donations, gifts, bequests, and grants;

g. To ensure the implementation by various government departments and agencies of their youth developmental projects and activities as indicated in their respective annual budgets;

h. To issue rules and regulations in pursuance of the provisions of this Act; and

i. To perform any and all other acts incident to or required by virtue of its creation.