(1) To decide upon the establishment, continuance and discontinuance of college centers;

(2) To determine the extent and number of active areas;

(3) To establish general standards and policies applicable to all active college centers and areas with reference to their organization and administration;

(4) To approve or disapprove the actions of any area executive committee, particularly with reference to contracts made;

(5) To allocate funds appropriated to active areas upon recommendation of area executive committees with the approval of the Superintendent of Public Instruction;¹

(6) To make and from time to time amend and repeal resolutions and rules, not inconsistent with this act,² in order better to carry into effect the powers of the commission;

(7) To advise the State Coordinator, hereinafter provided for.