Territorial Jurisdiction
- Encompasses cities: Manila, Quezon, Pasay, Caloocan.
- Includes municipalities in Rizal province: Makati, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Las Piñas, Malabon, Navotas, Pasig, Pateros, Parañaque, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Taguig.
- Includes Valenzuela in Bulacan province.
- Collectively known as Metropolitan Manila.
Organization and Personnel of the Commission
- Commission composed of a Chairman (Governor), Vice-Chairman (Vice-Governor), and three Commissioners handling Planning, Finance, Operations.
- All appointed by the President, holding office at his pleasure.
- Salaries: Chairman - P60,000; Vice-Chairman - P50,000; Commissioners - P45,000 each annually.
- Department heads and subordinate personnel appointed by Chairman; compensation fixed by Commission.
- Non-presidential appointees enjoy security of tenure and protection under Civil Service Law.
- Chairman and Vice-Chairman serve as General Manager and Deputy General Manager of the Commission.
Powers and Functions of the Commission
- Acts as central government establishing and administering common programs and services.
- Authority to levy taxes, collect fees, borrow money, issue bonds and revenue certificates.
- Existing local tax measures remain operative unless modified or repealed.
- Appropriates funds for metropolitan operations; reviews and may disapprove local government appropriations contrary to Commission policies.
- Reviews, amends, repeals city and municipal ordinances; can enact ordinances with penalties up to P10,000 fine or six years imprisonment or both.
- Performs general administrative, executive, and policy-making functions.
- Establishes centralized fire control, garbage disposal, and traffic operation centers.
- Coordinates essential services such as transport, flood control, water, social, health, environmental services.
- Oversees comprehensive social, economic, physical planning and development.
- Proposes programs for increased barangay participation.
- Submits annual and periodic reports to the President.
- Performs other tasks assigned by the President.
Functions of the General Manager
- Executes policies and ensures efficient management.
- Proposes policies and measures to Commission.
- Prepares staffing patterns and appoints subordinate officials within guidelines.
- Suspends or disciplines officials and employees for cause, removes with Commission approval.
- Prepares annual activity reports for the President.
- Submits annual budget for Commission operations.
Functions of the Commissioner for Planning
- Formulates long-range plans integrating public services.
- Translates policy directives into operational plans and programs.
- Conducts research and investigations; submits reports and recommendations.
- Performs other planning functions as assigned.
Functions of the Commissioner for Finance
- Determines financial needs for integrated services.
- Identifies funding sources and allocates funds.
- Conducts financial analysis of integration efforts.
- Performs other finance functions as assigned.
Functions of the Commissioner for Operations
- Maintains monitoring systems to evaluate compliance with policies and plans.
- Assesses qualitative and quantitative performance metrics.
- Performs other operational functions as assigned.
Continuity of Local Governments and Creation of Sangguniang Bayan
- Existing local governments continue except as inconsistent with the Decree.
- City and municipal councils become Sangguniang Bayan until December 31, 1975.
- Sangguniang Bayan includes barangay captains and sector representatives appointed by the Commission and President respectively.
- Members receive per diems and allowances, no regular salaries.
- Sangguniang Bayan may recommend measures; Commission approval required before enactment.
- Exclusive power to impose taxes, appropriate funds, and enact penal ordinances vested in Commission.
Functions of Local Chief Executives
- Implement integration of public services approved by Commission for their areas.
- Provide information and assist in service integration.
- Perform other functions as directed by Commission.
Treasury Responsibilities
- City and municipal treasurers to close books for Commission submission by December 15, 1975.
- Finance Commissioner assumes treasury functions thereafter.
Operating Expenses and Funding
- Initial appropriation of P2,500,000 from National Treasury for Commission operations.
- Funding sources include franchise taxes, fixed/privilege occupation tax, corporate residence tax accruing to local units in metropolitan area.
- Other sources as authorized by President.
- Future operational funds included in General Appropriations Decree.
Presidential Supervision and Authority
- Commission and officials under direct supervision and control of the President.
- President may revoke, amend, or modify any ordinance, resolution, or act of the Commission or its officials.
Reporting and Evaluation
- Commission to submit special reports assessing integration efficacy.
- Recommendations intended to establish effective governance for Metropolitan Manila.
Repeal and Effectivity
- All inconsistent laws, executive orders, and regulations repealed or modified accordingly.
- Decree takes immediate effect except where otherwise indicated.