Law Summary
Composition and Powers of the Project Board
- Board chaired by the Secretary of Agriculture and vice-chaired by the Regional Director of NEDA Region XII.
- Members include Provincial Governor of South Cotabato, Mayor of General Santos City, NEDA Regional Director, representatives from government agencies and NGOs designated by the RDC and Regional Assembly of Region XII.
- Functions:
- Formulate development goals and policies within Regional Development Plan context.
- Provide overall direction, coordination, supervision for planning, implementation, and monitoring.
- Encourage support from government and NGOs.
- Review and endorse multi-year and annual plans and investment programs to RDC.
- Approve and endorse annual budget including operational funds to Department of Budget and Management (DBM).
- Organize PMU and appoint its Project Director.
- Confirm contracts entered by Project Director.
- Submit quarterly progress reports to the President, RDC, NEDA Board, and Congress.
- Formulate implementing rules for ADP Office operations.
- Perform additional functions as directed by the President or RDC.
Role and Functions of the Project Management Unit (PMU)
- Serves as the technical and administrative secretariat of the Board.
- Handles day-to-day operations of the ADP Office.
- Powers and duties include:
- Coordination of preparation of plans, investment programs, and budgets with line agencies and LGUs.
- Coordination among agencies, LGUs, financing institutions, NGOs for project implementation.
- Entering contracts necessary for ADP Office administration, subject to existing laws.
- Conduct periodic review and evaluation; design and operate a monitoring and evaluation system consistent with the Regional Project Monitoring and Evaluation System (RPMES).
- Other duties as directed by the Board.
- Staff composition and structure reviewed/approved by DBM upon Board’s endorsement.
Coordination Mechanism
National Level: NEDA Secretariat acts as oversight body.
- Ensures project goals align with overall government policies.
- Maintains liaison with central agencies and funding bodies.
- Conducts monitoring and periodic review to ensure timely implementation.
- Executes functions as provided by law.
Regional Level: Regional Development Council Responsibilities:
- Ensure Project Board’s goals align with Regional Development Plan.
- Approve multi-year and annual plans and investment programs.
- Endorse annual project budget including ADP Office operations to DBM.
- Monitor and review project to meet targets and objectives.
- Perform additional functions as directed by NEDA Board.
Responsibilities of Implementing Agencies
- Line agencies/departments and local government units (LGUs) responsible for implementing their respective project components.
- Contracts related to preparation/implementation governed by existing agency procedures.
- Agencies must ensure implementation complies with Loan/Grant Agreement terms.
Operational and Financial Provisions
- Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to allocate necessary funds from General Appropriations Act lumpsum appropriations.
- Funds support the ADP Office’s operational requirements based on approved work and financial programs.
Term and Effectivity
- ADP Office's existence is coterminous with the project implementation period as approved by NEDA Board.
- The Executive Order is effective immediately upon signing.