Leadership and Attendance in Council Meetings
- The Chairman presides over Council meetings.
- In the Chairman's absence, the ranking Secretary of Department present presides.
- The Chairman can designate a representative to attend meetings.
- Ex-officio members may also designate representatives to attend meetings in their absence.
Functions and Activities of the Council
- Formulate short and long-range plans for rural community development.
- Promote rural economic improvement and manpower utilization.
- Enhance public health and encourage healthful living.
- Foster community organization and develop rural youth leadership.
- Encourage self-help, self-reliance, and self-respect.
- Improve community facilities.
- Coordinate and integrate activities of government agencies involved in rural development to maximize benefits, economize resources, and avoid duplication.
- Mobilize government and civic organization facilities for nationwide rural development.
- Study and recommend legislation for rural improvement, focusing on project financing and local government strengthening.
- Promote and facilitate the organization of local community development councils at provincial, municipal, and barrio levels.
- Submit annual or other reports as required by the President.
- Administer funds judiciously as assigned by the President.
- Organize administrative machinery necessary for effective Council functioning.
Coordination with National Economic Council
- The Council shall coordinate community development activities with the National Economic Council's nationwide development program.
- It will seek the advice of the National Economic Council on policy, planning, programming, and financing of projects.
Authority to Create Local Councils and Adopt Rules
- The Council is empowered to create local community development councils to assist in its functions.
- It can adopt rules and regulations necessary to fulfill its purposes.
- The Council may secure the services of government officers and employees from any department, bureau, office, agency, or government-owned/controlled corporation to assist in its work.