There is created within the Office of the Governor, the Bureau of Plans & Statistics (the ‘Bureau’), which shall provide technical assistance, support and planning information to the Council and assist the Council in its effort to integrate and coordinate all levels of development planning throughout the government of Guam. The administrator of the Bureau, who shall be designated Director of Planning (the ‘Director’), shall be appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Legislature, and shall be a person who, as a result of training, experience and attainments, is exceptionally well-qualified to analyze and interpret development trends and information of all kinds, to appraise and coordinate planning programs and supervise the execution of the responsibilities of the Council in accordance with the policies set forth in this Chapter. The Director shall be responsible for the administration of this Chapter and shall supervise the staff of the Bureau which, in addition to its regular duties, shall serve the Council.

SOURCE: GC § 62017 reenacted by P.L. 20-147 (Mar. 21, 1990). Name change here and elsewhere by direction of P.L. 26-076:31(a).