Law Summary
Creation of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)
- The MMDA replaces the Metro Manila Authority (MMA).
- Responsible for planning, monitoring, coordinating metro-wide services.
- Holds regulatory and supervisory authority over metro-wide services without affecting LGU autonomy on local matters.
Scope of MMDA Services
- Metro-wide services transcend local boundaries and require central coordination due to large expenditures.
- Services include:
- Development planning (preparation of medium and long-term plans, project packaging, investment programming).
- Transport and traffic management (policy formulation, traffic enforcement, single ticketing system).
- Solid waste disposal and management (policies, sanitary landfill establishment, recycling programs).
- Flood control and sewerage management (integrated flood control and drainage systems).
- Urban renewal, zoning, land use planning, housing and shelter services.
- Health and sanitation, urban protection, pollution control.
- Public safety including disaster preparedness and coordination.
Metro Manila Council
- Governing board and policy-making body of the MMDA.
- Composition: mayors of Metro Manila's cities and municipalities, presidents of local Vice Mayors and Councilors leagues.
- Non-voting members include heads or representatives of key national departments.
- Council is headed by a chairman appointed by the President with cabinet rank.
- Chairman assisted by appointed general manager and assistant general managers for finance, planning, and operations.
- Terms and conditions of office bearers defined, with security of tenure and removal only for cause.
Functions and Powers of the MMDA
- Formulates and regulates medium and long-term metro-wide plans and programs.
- Prepares and manages investment programs indicating funding sources.
- Manages metro-wide programs and may create project management offices.
- Coordinates and monitors plan and program implementation; identifies and resolves bottlenecks.
- Sets traffic policies and enforces traffic laws, including single ticketing system and fines.
- Can deputize personnel including police, LGU traffic enforcers, security guards, and NGO members for traffic enforcement.
- May deliver basic services to LGUs, subject to coordination and consent.
Functions of the Metro Manila Council
- Approves metro-wide plans, programs, and projects.
- Issues necessary rules, regulations, and resolutions.
- Sets compensation for MMDA officers and personnel.
- Approves the MMDA’s annual budget for DBM submission.
- Promulgates service delivery policies, collects fees, fines, and penalties.
Functions of the Chairman
- Appoints all subordinate officers and employees with security of tenure.
- Engages experts and consultants as necessary.
- Executes Council policies and manages MMDA’s daily operations.
- Prepares annual budget and submits policy proposals to the Council.
- Establishes staffing pattern and disciplines subordinate staff.
- Submits annual accomplishment reports to the Council and President.
Functions of the General Manager
- Assists the chairman in administration and supervision of personnel and operations.
- Helps review plans, programs, and prepare annual reports.
- Performs duties delegated by the chairman.
Institutional Linkages of the MMDA
- Coordinates with LGUs, national agencies (NEDA, DOTC, DPWH, etc.), NGOs, POs, and private sector in Metro Manila.
- MMDA chairman or representative sits ex officio on relevant government boards and committees.
- MMDA develops master plan guiding LGU local development plans.
- Submits plans and investment programs to NEDA for integration into national development plans.
- Implements programs through partnerships and contracts with various stakeholders.
- Coordinates with foreign assistance agencies for financing support.
Sources of Funds and Operating Budget
- Initial appropriation of One billion pesos for MMDA start-up.
- Subsequent funding from the General Appropriations Act.
- Continues to receive Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) shares.
- Empowered to levy fines, fees, and charges.
- Each local government unit contributes 5% of its previous year’s gross revenue (net of IRA) monthly to the MMDA.
- DBM ensures remittance from LGUs, charging it against respective IRA if necessary.
Transitory Provisions
- Existing MMA officials and employees continue duties and receive compensation until reassigned.
- All MMA assets, liabilities, and obligations transferred to MMDA.
- Displaced personnel benefits and retirement options provided.
- Civil service laws regarding displacement strictly enforced.
Repealing, Separability, and Effectivity
- Executive Order No. 392 and other inconsistent issuances repealed or modified.
- Provisions that are unconstitutional or invalid do not affect the rest of the Act.
- Act takes effect 15 days after publication in two newspapers of general circulation.