QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 11535)
Republic Act No. 11535.
Section 443 (Municipal Government), Section 454 (City Government), and Section 463 (Provincial Government) of RA 7160 were amended.
In each municipality, as specified in the amendment to Section 443 of RA 7160.
In each city, as specified in the amendment to Section 454 of RA 7160.
In each province, as specified in the amendment to Section 463 of RA 7160.
Not necessarily. The municipality/city may have the option to appoint a full fledged CDO or merge the position to an existing position or official in a related office/unit/department, subject to existing laws, rules, and regulations.
The municipality may appoint a full fledged CDO or merge such position to an existing position or official in a related office/unit/department.
If the LGU appoints a full fledged CDO, it has the option to set the rank, remuneration, and other emoluments subject to existing laws, rules, and regulations.
The second sentence added to Section 487(a) of RA 7160: "The position of the cooperatives development officer is mandatory for the municipal, city and provincial governments as specified under Sections 443, 454 and 463 of this Code."
The appointee must be a citizen of the Philippines, preferably a resident of the LGU concerned.
A first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent.
A college degree preferably in cooperatives, business administration with special training in cooperatives, or any related course from a recognized college or university.
Provincial or city CDO: at least five (5) years of experience in cooperatives organizations and management or comparable experience; Municipal CDO: at least three (3) years.
To take charge of the office for the development of cooperatives registered with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA).
To formulate measures for the sanggunian and provide technical assistance/support to the governor or mayor to ensure delivery of basic services and facilities through organizing, promotion, and development of cooperatives.
Develop plans and strategies in consultation with the cooperative sector, and upon approval by the governor or mayor, implement them.
Examples include the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), other government agencies, cooperative unions and federations, the academe, and other private organizations.
In collaboration with the CDA, the CDO provides assistance for the required pre-registration seminar/pre-membership education seminar and helps in preparing required documents for registration.