Section 10-2-16 - Delegation of duties to chairman(a) It is the desire of the commission that functions and duties, administrative in nature, be delegated to the chairman and duties requiring the exercise of judgment or discretion continue to reside with the commission.(b) The commission shall be deemed to have delegated to the chairman duties, powers, and authority as may be lawful or proper for the performance of functions vested in the commission, including the following:(1) To appoint special committees and prescribe their powers and duties;(2) To preside over all meetings of the commission;(3) To approve and sign all vouchers, and to approve the assignment of funds to be received;(4) To approve leaves of absence;(5) To approve plans for construction of homes and improvements;(6) To screen matters referred to the chairman by staff and to select those of sufficient importance to place on the agenda for consideration by the commission;(7) To sign commission resolutions, licenses, leases, and contracts approved by the commission;(8) To schedule contested case hearings; and(9) To approve the designation of successors.(c) Subject to section 10-2-17, the chairman may: (1) Grant loans from any loan fund;(2) Accept surrenders of homestead leases; and(3) Approve, in regards to general leases, plans, assignments, subleases, and mortgages.(d) The chairman or a designee may approve and sign contracts for specific projects which are included in the commission's prior approved budget. [Eff 7/30/81; am 11/17/84; am and comp 10/26/98] (Auth: HHC Act §222; HRS § 91-2) (Imp: HHC Act §202)