of dwelling construction for projects insured by the Federal Housing Administration; cooperation with industry and governmental agencies in the development of engineering methods, materials, mechanical equipment and architectural planning and design. Dissemination to the field offices and to the public of technical material on planning and construction; preparation of estimates and other studies on the use of materials. 3. To execute the power and authority vested in the Commissioner under Section IV of the Regulations governing property and obligations held by the Federal Housing Commissioner and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury. 4. In connection with the sale of properties conveyed to the Commissioner to execute in my official name, as my agent, all deeds or other documents or instruments in connection with the conveyance of title thereto and deeds of release, assignments, or satisfactions of mortgages, deeds of trust, or other liens taken as security in mention therewith. 5. To certify that official long-distance telephone calls made were necessary in the interest of the Government, pursuant to Section 4 of the Act approved May 10, 1939 (53 Stat. 738). (C) To the position of Assistant Commissioner, Rental Housing, and (except with respect to the authority contained in subdivisions 7 and 8 hereunder) under his general supervision to the position of Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Rental Housing: 1. To issue commitments for insurance and to execute insurance contracts under Sections 207, 608, Title VII, Title VIII, and Section 908, and any agreements or instruments required in connection therewith. 2. To approve the increase in amount, the extension of term, or any other modification of commitments for insurance or of insurance contracts under Sections 207, 210, 608, Title VII, Title VIII, and Section 908. 3. To approve or disapprove "change orders" during construction under Sections 207, 608, Title VII, Title VIII, and Section 908. 4. To approve or cancel the approval of financial institutions as approved mortgagees, insured institutions or approved lenders. 5. To consent to the release of mortgagors and to the release of portions of the mortgaged property from the lien of the mortgage, with respect to mortgages insured under Sections 207, 210, 608, Title VII, Title VIII, and Section 908. 6. To approve or disapprove for insurance advances of mortgage money during construction under Sections 207, 608, Title VII, Title VIII, and Section 908, and to execute such instruments as may be necessary in connection therewith. 7. In connection with the sale of properties conveyed to the Commissioner, to execute in my official name, as my agent, all deeds or other documents or instruments in connection with the conveyance of title thereto, and deeds of release, assignments or satisfactions of mortgages, deeds of trust or other liens taken as security in connection therewith. 8. To execute the power and authority vested in the Commissioner under Section IV of the Regulations governing property and obligations held by the Federal Housing Commissioner and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury. 9. To execute Certificates of Claim and requisitions to the Treasury Department for the issuance of debentures. 10. To approve the insurance of mortgages taken as security in connection with the sale of properties conveyed to the Federal Housing Commissioner in connection with the insurance of mortgages under Sections 207 and 608, Titles VII and VIII, and Section 908, including the authority to determine the value of such properties and facts relating to the eligibility of such mortgages for insurance. 11. To approve the modification in the terms of, and authorize the foreclosure of, mortgages assigned to the Federal Housing Commissioner in exchange for debentures under Sections 207 and 608, Titles VII and VIII, and Section 908. 12. To certify that official long-distance telephone calls made were necessary in the interest of the Government, pursuant to Section 4 of the Act approved May 10, 1939 (53 Stat. 738). (D) To the position of Assistant Commissioner, Cooperative Housing and (except as to the authority contained in paragraphs 7 and 8 hereunder) under his general supervision to the position of Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Cooperative Housing, with respect to the insurance of mortgages under Section 213 of the National Housing Act: 1. To issue commitments for insurance and to execute insurance contracts and any agreements or instruments required in connection therewith. 2. To approve the increase in amount, the extension of term, or any other modification of commitments for insurance or of insurance contracts. 3. To approve or disapprove "change orders" during construction. 4. To approve or cancel the approval of financial institutions as approved mortgagees, insured institutions or approved lenders. 5. To consent to the release of mortgagors and to the release of portions of the mortgaged property from the lien of the mortgage. 6. To approve or disapprove for insurance advances of mortgage money during construction, and to execute such instruments as may be necessary in connection therewith. 7. In connection with the sale of properties conveyed to the Commissioner, to execute in my official name, as my agent, all deeds or other documents or instruments in connection with the conveyance of title thereto, and deeds or release, assignments or satisfactions of mortgages, deeds of trust or other liens taken as security in connection therewith. 8. To execute the power and authority vested in the Commissioner under Section IV of the Regulations governing property and obligations held by the Federal Housing Commissioner and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury. 9. To execute Certificates of Claim and requisitions to the Treasury Department for the issuance of debentures. 10. To certify that official long-distance telephone calls made were necessary in the interest of the Government, pursuant to Section 4 of the Act approved May 10, 1939 (53 Stat. 738). 11. To approve the insurance of mortgages taken as security in connection with the sale of all properties conveyed to the Federal Housing Commissioner with respect to the insurance of mortgages covering project mortgages insured under Section 213, including the authority to determine the value of such properties and the facts relating to the eligibility of such mortgages for insurance. 12. To approve the modification in the terms of, and authorize the foreclosure of, mortgages assigned to the Federal Housing Commissioner in exchange for debentures. (E) To the position of Assistant Commissioner, Title I, and (except as specified in subdivisions 4 and 5 hereunder) under his general supervision to the Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Title I, with respect to the insurance of loans or advances of credit made under Section 2 of Title I of the National Housing Act: 1. To approve or cancel the approval of financial institutions as approved mortgages, insured institutions or approved lenders. 2. To issue and cancel Contracts of Insurance under Title I and to transfer such contracts and the rights and benefits accruing thereunder between lending institutions. 3. To exercise the authority of the Commissioner under the Regulations governing Title I loans in any instance which is subject to the approval of the Commissioner. 4. To execute the power and authority vested in the Commissioner under the Regulations governing property and obligations held by the Federal Housing Commissioner and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury, except that the authority to execute the power and authority under Section IV of such Regulations may be exercised only by the Assistant Commissioner, Title I. 5. In connection with the sale of properties conveyed to the Commissioner, to execute in my official name, as my agent, all deeds or other documents or instruments in connection with the conveyance of title thereto and deeds of release, assignments or satisfactions of mortgages, deeds of trust, or other liens taken as security in connection therewith. The authority in this subdivision may be exercised only by the Assistant Commissioner, Title I. 6. To reject or accept for insurance loans or advances of credit made under the provisions of Title I, that require the prior approval of the Federal Housing Commissioner. To execute in my name such documents as are necessary to transfer title in and to any debt, contract, claim, property or security. To execute in my name proofs of claim against bankrupt, insolvent or decedent estates and to execute releases of obligations to the Federal Housing Administration, including but not limited to notes, judgments, and other evidences of indebtedness, and to release liens of any kind held as security for such obligations, in those cases where the obligor has paid the full amount due thereon to the Federal Housing Administration. 7. To certify that official long-distance telephone calls made were necessary in the interest of the Government, pursuant to Section 4 of the Act approved May 10, 1939 (53 Stat. 738). (F) To the position of General Counsel and under his general supervision, to the Associate General Counsel: 1. On behalf of the Commissioner to receive and accept service of all summons, subpoenas, and other court process directed to the Commissioner. 2. To sign, acknowledge and verify on behalf of and in the name of the Federal Housing Commissioner, all declarations, bills, pleas, answers, and all other pleadings in any court proceedings which are brought in the name of or against the Federal Housing Commisioner, or in which he is named as a party. 3. To advise and consult with the Commissioner and with heads of the several divisions concerning the legal aspects of the policies of the Federal Housing Administration. 4. To interpret the provisions of the National Housing Act and of the Rules and Regulations promulgated thereunder; revise the Rules and Regulations. 5. To collaborate with the General Counsel of the Housing and Home Finance Agency in connection with legislation before Congress pertaining to the Federal Housing Administration program, recommending changes by way of amendments. 6. To administer all matters pertaining to the preparation of legal forms necessary to the work of the Administration; the submission of cases to the Attorney General for legal action; investigation of fraud; or violations of the National Housing Act; and the determination of acceptability of title. 7. To certify that official long-distance telephone calls made were necessary in the interest of the Government pursuant to Section 4 of the Act approved May 10, 1939 (53 Stat. 738). (G) To the position of Regional Director and to each of them, and under their supervision to their respective Assistant Regional Directors, Field Office Directors, Field Office Assistant Directors, and Field Office Executive Assistants: 1. To issue commitments for insurance and to execute insurance contracts pursuant to such commitments. 2. To approve a change in amount, a change of the term, or any other modification of commitments for insurance or of insurance contracts. 3. To consent to the release of mortgagors. 4. To consent to the release of portions of the mortgaged property from the lien of the mortgage. 5. To approve or disapprove for insurance advances of mortgage money during construction, and to execute such instruments as may be necessary in connection therewith. 6. To approve or disapprove "change orders" during construction. 7. To issue Property Eligibility Statements or Commitments or any similar forms which may be provided in connection with new home loans under Regulations issued pursuant to Title I of the National Housing Act. 8. In connection with new home loans under the Regulations issued pursuant to Section 2 of Title I of the National Housing Act, to approve the sale by insured institutions of acquired property where the insured institution exercises its option to sell the property in the open market in lieu of a conveyance to the Commissioner. 9. To reject or accept for insurance loans or advances of credit made under the provisions of Title I that may require the prior approval of the Federal Housing Commissioner. 10. To approve the insurance of mortgages taken as security in connection with the sale of all properties conveyed to the Federal Housing Commissioner, including the authority to determine the value of such properties and facts relating to the eligibility of such mortgages for insurance. 11. To execute applications or other documents in connection with any funetions which the Federal Housing Administration may perform for any other agency or agencies of the United States. 12. To certify that official long-distance telephone calls made were necessary in the interest of the Government, pursuant to Section 4 of the Act approved May 10, 1939 (53 Stat. 738). 13. In connection with the sale of Commissioner-owned property, to consent to the assignment of the interest of the contract purchaser under a contract for deed and to the substitution of mortgagors under a mortgage held by the Commissioner. 14. To execute contracts for the sale of any properties conveyed to the Federal Housing Commissioner, except properties acquired under Sections 207, 213, 608, Title VII, Title VIII, and Section 908, or sales of five or more properties as a group. 15. To execute any regulatory agreements required by the Administrative Rules under Sections 207, 213, 608, Title VII, Title VIII, and agreements with respect to certification of costs required by the Administrative Rules under Section 908. 16. To execute contracts for supplies and services in accordance with the provisions of the Field Operating Manual or as approved by the Director, Property Management, either specifically or as a part of an acquired property management program. (H) To the position of Comptroller and under his general supervision to the position of Deputy Comptroller: 1. To requisition the advance of funds. 2. To approve all expenditures and receipt vouchers necessary to carry out the provisions of the National Housing Act. 3. To endorse checks for deposit or collection. 4. To certify financial statements. 5. To certify the findings of the Compliance Committee in regard to the waiver of the Regulations under the provisions of Section 2 (c) of the National Housing Act, as amended. 6. To certify as to delegations of authority by the Commissioner and as to the truth or accuracy of copies of original papers or documents in the possession of the Administration. 7. To devise accounting procedures and to administer the fiscal policies of the Administration. 8. To execute vouchers or applications and receipt for any payments received representing refunds of taxes or other payments made by the Commissioner in connection with property acquired under the provisions of the National Housing Act. 9. To certify that official long-distance telephone calls made were necessary in the interest of the Government, pursuant to Section 4 of the Act approved May 10, 1939 (53 Stat. 738). 10. To designate certifying officers and to revoke such designations, to execute and submit to the Treasury Department necessary statements and schedules with respect thereto, pursuant to Public Law 389, approved December 29, 1941, and the standards and procedures of the Secretary of the Treasury thereunder. 11. To execute Certificates of Claim and requisitions to the Treasury Department for the issuance of debentures. (I) To the position of Director of Research and Statistics, and under his general supervision to the position of Deputy Director of Research and Statistics: 1. To advise the Commissioner on the economic aspects of mortgage insurance activities. Plan and administer the activities of the Research and Statistics Division. Consult with the representatives of other divisions and other agencies on problems of housing and economic research. 2. To initiate, and to undertake on request of other officers, actuarial studies regarding insurance operations under the Act, including, in collaboration with the Comptroller, studies of the distribution of expenses and income; and to prepare studies of the adequacy of premiums and reserves and such other matters as are required by the Commissioner for the formulation of sound actuarial policy. 3. To certify that official long-distance telephone calls made were necessary in the interest of the Government, pursuant to Section 4 of the Act approved May 10, 1939 (53 Stat. 738). (J) To the position of Director of Personnel, and under his general supervision to the position of Deputy Director of Personnel: 1. To be responsible for the development, establishment, and operation of a personnel program. 2. To make appointments and to remove or separate personnel; to fix the administrative workweek; to approve overtime work and to prescribe rules and regulations regarding overtime. 3. To act as the representative of the Federal Housing Administration on the Federal Council of Personnel Administration, with the Civil Service Commission, and all Government agencies and other organizations with respect to personnel matters. 4. To certify that official long-distance telephone calls made were necessary in the interest of the Government, pursuant to Section 4 of the Act approved May 10, 1939 (53 Stat. 738). (K) To the position of Director of the Budget Division, and under his general supervision to the position of Deputy Director of the Budget Division: 1. To be responsible to the Commissioner for all budget activities and to act as the Commissioner's representative in all budget matters in meetings held by the Bureau of the Budget or other agencies. 2. To be responsible for the development and execution of the budget pro- 3. To certify that official long-distance telephone calls made were necessary (L) To the position of Director, Administrative Services, and under his gen- 2. To execute leases of property for Federal Housing Administration use. 4. To issue purchase orders, including printing and binding requisitions to 5. To incur obligations and authorize expenditures for services and for the 6. To approve all agreements involving reimbursements, including agreements 7. To issue orders for publications of notices and advertisements in news- 8. To execute contracts for services and for the purchase of equipment, ma- 9. To certify that official long-distance telephone calls made were necessary in 10. To be responsible for the arrangement, format and general presentation 11. To be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the duplicating 12. To be responsible for the maintenance of a perpetual inventory of forms, 13. To be responsible for the radio spot announcement program and other 14. To perform the necessary functions and responsibilities in connection with 15. To make final determinations of responsibility, including the fixing of or (M) To the position of Auditor and under his general supervision, to the posi- 1. To be responsible for a continuing audit of the fiscal accounts of the Ad- 2. To conduct audits of rental housing corporations and Title VII investors, |