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Title Source: Supreme Court: Mandatory Cooperatives Development Officer Position

Law: Republic Act No. 11535

Decision Date: Apr 9, 2021

Republic Act No. 11535 mandates the appointment of Cooperatives Development Officers at the municipal, city, and provincial levels of government in the Philippines, outlining their qualifications, powers, and duties to support and enhance the cooperative sector.

Amendments to Municipal Government Officials (Section 443, RA 7160)

Lists required municipal government officials, now including a municipal CDO.
Municipality may choose to appoint a dedicated CDO or merge the functions with existing officials.
Flexibility granted to municipalities for organizational arrangement and compensation of the CDO.

Amendments to City Government Officials (Section 454, RA 7160)

City government officials now mandated to include a city CDO.
Similar options for cities to appoint either a standalone CDO or merge the role with existing posts.
City officials list expanded with optional appointees, but mandatory inclusion is the city CDO.

Amendments to Provincial Government Officials (Section 463, RA 7160)

Provincial government must appoint a provincial CDO.
Province has the authority to determine the rank and salary of the CDO within legal limits.
The provincial officials' roster includes other appointed positions; however, the CDO is a required official.

Qualifications, Powers, and Duties of the Cooperatives Development Officer (Section 487, RA 7160)

Qualifications:
- Filipino citizen, preferably resident of the LGU.
- Good moral character.
- College degree preferably in cooperatives, business administration with cooperatives training, or related course.
- First grade civil service eligible or equivalent.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years for provincial or city CDO, 3 years for municipal CDO in cooperatives management or comparable field.
Powers and Duties:
1. Lead office responsible for development of cooperatives registered with Cooperative Development Authority (CDA).
2. Formulate measures for sanggunian consideration, providing technical assistance to governors/mayors for cooperative-related basic services and infrastructure delivery.
3. Develop cooperative plans and strategies with stakeholder consultation, implement approved programs integrating cooperative values and principles.
4. Identify potential cooperative groups focused on poverty alleviation, job creation, and socioeconomic development.
5. Assist cooperative applicants with seminars and documentation in collaboration with CDA.
6. Provide technical assistance including training, business management, finance, in partnership with government agencies, academe, and private sectors.
7. Facilitate linkages among cooperatives, government, NGOs, and other community stakeholders.
8. Aid cooperatives in risk management, disaster preparedness, business continuity, and rehabilitation efforts.

Repealing Clause

All laws, decrees, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this act are repealed or amended accordingly.

Effectivity

The act takes effect 15 days after its publication either in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

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