(2) Act as the Regional Housing and Land Use arbiter who shall hear cases arising out of all housing subdivision controversies and violations of zoning ordinance; (3) Direct, manage and supervise the day-to-day operations and internal administration of the HLURB; (4) Establish the internal organization of the HLURB; (5) Prepare the agenda for the meetings of the Board proper; (6) Recommend policies and measures for consideration of the Board; (7) Enter into contracts or agreements pursuant to policies or guidelines set by the Board; (8) Represent the HLURB either personally or through counsel, in any legal proceedings or actions; and (9) Exercise such other functions as may be provided by law. Chapter 3 Regional Housing and Rural Development Authority (RHRDA) SEC. 15. Declaration of Policy. - It shall be the declared policy of the Autonomous Regional Government to adopt and execute comprehensive and integrated regional housing, urban and rural development plans, programs, and projects responsive to the needs, aspirations, and values of the people in the region. More particularly, the Autonomous Regional Government, in cooperation with the private sector, shall evolve its own housing policies and programs providing for adequate, low-cost, and decent housing facilities and other basic services to the residents of the region. SEC. 16. Mandate. - The Regional Housing and Rural Development Authority (RHRDA) shall serve as the primary instrumentality of the Autonomous Regional Government responsible for the formulation and administration of comprehensive and integrated regional housing, and rural development policies, plans, programs, and projects. SEC. 17. Powers and Functions. - The Authority shall perform the powers and functions as a Regional Housing Authority and as a Rural Development Authority. (1) As a Regional Housing Authority. It shall: (a) Develop and implement comprehensive and integrated Housing Program for the ARMM; (b) Formulate and enforce general and specific policies for housing development and resettlement; (c) Prescribe guidelines and standards for the reservation, conservation and utilization of public lands identified for housing and resettlement; 188