Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 442)
The purpose is to create the Agno River Basin Development Commission to oversee and coordinate all developmental activities along the Agno River Basin.
President Fidel V. Ramos signed Executive Order No. 442.
The Commission is created under the Office of the President.
The Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources is the Chairman.
The Governors of the provinces of Pangasinan and Benguet serve as Vice-Chairmen.
The Executive Director has the rank of Undersecretary.
The Commission is tasked to develop a comprehensive master plan for the basin's integrated development, coordinate implementation of development projects, monitor planning and programs, propose project proposals, review and propose policy improvements, commission studies, coordinate soil erosion and siltation mitigation, establish a basin information system, organize administrative support, receive grants, call upon government offices for assistance, and perform other necessary functions.
Yes, the members may designate their permanent representatives to the Commission.
It mainly covers the provinces of Pangasinan and Benguet and part of Northern Luzon.
The master plan shall be developed through maximum consultation with local government units, people's and non-government organizations, and other stakeholders, and it will be integrated into the Regional Development Plans of both RDC I and CAR.
No, this Order does not abolish or diminish the powers of existing government entities; the relationship is complementary and coordinated.
The Commission must submit a semi-annual report to the Office of the President.
An initial amount of P10,000,000.00 from the Contingent Fund or any available fund under the Office of the President was allocated.
Yes, it can receive grants, technical assistance, and other forms of development support from foreign and local donor agencies.
The Commission can formulate, review, evaluate, and propose improvements in policies governing the protection, preservation, management, and development of the basin through legislation or other executive issuances.