Law Summary
Powers and Functions of HUDCC
- Authority to implement housing projects through appropriate contractual schemes, especially in flagship housing sites lacking other agency mandates.
- Power to enter into contracts necessary for operations, subject to legal limitations.
- Housing projects to be implemented primarily via competitive public bidding; alternative methods like simplified bidding or direct negotiation allowed if authorized by the President.
- Responsibility to formulate implementing rules and periodic review and evaluation mechanisms.
- Monitoring system required for project implementation and benefit evaluation.
- Empowered to exercise other necessary functions incidental to achieving objectives.
Organizational Systems for Effective Implementation
- Establishment of a Bid and Award Committee (BAC) to oversee bidding processes.
- Formation of a Project Management Office (PMO) to directly manage project implementation.
Project Management Office Leadership and Staffing
- PMO headed by a full-time Project Director appointed by the President upon HUDCC recommendation.
- Staffing to be drawn from key shelter agencies’ personnel, under HUDCC general supervision.
Collaboration for Technical and Financial Assistance
- HUDCC authorized to seek technical or financial assistance from government agencies, local government units, financing institutions, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
Responsibilities of Partner Agencies and Departments
- Agencies funding or implementing project components must coordinate closely with HUDCC.
- Each agency responsible for their component’s implementation under their own established procedures.
- Consistency required with Terms of Reference for projects and HUDCC’s guidelines.
Disposal of Excess Housing Units
- Should housing units exceed beneficiary needs, HUDCC may allocate surplus units to other low-salaried government employees.
- Distribution subject to HUDCC-adopted prequalification guidelines.
Reporting Requirements to the Office of the President
- HUDCC must submit regular reports on project status to the Office of the President via the Executive Secretary.
Budgeting and Funding Procedures
- HUDCC to submit work program and budget requests to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).
- DBM will recommend funding amounts to the President.
Revocation of Inconsistent Issuances
- Any previous issuances conflicting with this Memorandum Order are considered revoked or amended.
Immediate Effectivity
- The Memorandum Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.