QuestionsQuestions (SAN JUAN CITY ORDICE NO. 34 Series of 2016)
Section 14, Article X of the Constitution, which directs the President to provide for regional development councils or similar bodies to strengthen autonomy and accelerate economic and social growth.
To formulate, coordinate, and monitor programs, projects, and activities that accelerate the economic and social growth and development of the City of Naga and the listed neighboring municipalities, in an integrated area development framework.
Naga City and the municipalities of Bombon, Calabanga, Camaligan, Canaman, Gainza, Magarao, Milaor, Minalabac, Pamplona, Pasacao, Pili, and San Fernando, all in the Province of Camarines Sur.
The Governor acts as Adviser to the Council and is to be coordinated with in the Council’s formulation, coordination, and monitoring of programs.
The Mayors of the covered LGUs; representatives in Camarines Sur of departments/agencies represented in NEDA (one representative per agency); and representatives of the private sector/NGOs in the area, comprising one-fourth of the fully constituted Council.
They comprise one-fourth (1/4) of the fully constituted Council, and their selection and term of office follow NEDA Board Resolution No. 6 (S. 1990).
Each department or agency may have only one representative.
The EO provides that the appointment, functions, powers, and responsibilities of the Chairman shall be similar to those of the Chairman of the Regional Development Council under E.O. No. 308 (5 November 1987), as amended.
It may create, by resolution, an Executive Committee to oversee day-to-day operations, with composition, functions, and responsibilities to be determined by the Council.
Yes. The Council may call upon the Regional Office of the NEDA in Region V to serve as its technical staff, if required.
It must coordinate appropriately with the Regional Development Council for Region V and the relevant local development councils.
All departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, instrumentalities (including GOCCs and government financial institutions) are directed to extend full assistance to support the Council’s programs, projects, and activities.
From the President’s contingent fund in the amount of P500,000.00 and from contributions of member local government units, as may be determined by themselves.
They shall be included in the General Appropriations Act after consultations with the Department of Budget and Management.
Immediately upon issuance.
To align the Council’s creation with constitutional policy that supports autonomy of units and promotes regional development through councils that include local officials and other stakeholders.
It asserts presidential authority under the Constitution and existing laws to issue binding administrative organization and coordination measures like the creation of a development council.