Composition of the Council
- Chairman: Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Authority.
- Members include key Cabinet officers and heads of departments: Regional Development for NCR, Transportation and Communications, Public Works and Highways, Interior and Local Government, Education, Culture and Sports.
- General Manager of the Metropolitan Manila Authority serves as an ex-officio member.
Powers and Functions of the Council
- Review existing laws, policies, and regulations on traffic and transportation and recommend improvements.
- Identify and resolve issues arising from the implementation of traffic-related laws and regulations.
- Utilize funds allocated for operational needs and policy implementation concerning traffic and transportation management.
- Request assistance from any government agency or public service company to fulfill its duties.
- Encourage private sector participation in traffic and transportation policy formulation and implementation.
Council Committees and Their Functions
- Committee on Enforcement: Formulates traffic enforcement plans, rationalizes traffic enforcers' development, and improves enforcement of traffic laws.
- Committee on Engineering: Reviews and recommends traffic engineering plans, coordinates road network improvements and maintenance.
- Committee on Education and Information: Develops traffic education and information programs, monitors their implementation.
- Committee on Urban Transport Services: Assists private sector in urban transport development under BOT/BLT schemes, monitors projects, and recommends policies for mass transport.
Role and Functions of the Executive Director
- Coordinates day-to-day Council activities and directs committee tasks.
- The Executive Director is designated from the General Manager or deputies of the Metropolitan Manila Authority.
- Supported by a Secretariat and Traffic Management Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.
- Responsible for providing technical and secretariat support, directing policy integration, liaising with government bodies and local governments, coordinating legislative measures, and calling on agencies for assistance.
Metropolitan Manila Authority's Role
- Retained as the lead agency for implementing approved traffic and transport plans.
- The General Manager or designated deputies act as Chief Operating Officer for implementation.
Support from Police and Local Government Units
- The Philippine National Police, through specific commands and bureaus, assists in implementing traffic and transport plans.
- Local Government Traffic Management Units also support the Metropolitan Manila Authority in implementation.
Supervision of Traffic Enforcement Personnel
- Philippine National Police exercise operational control and supervision over all traffic enforcement personnel assigned from DOTC, Metropolitan Manila Authority, local units, or other agencies.
- Administrative supervision remains with the personnel's respective agencies.
Funding for the Council
- Departments and agencies forming the Council must allocate a portion of their budgets to meet the Council's administrative and operational needs.
Repealing Clause
- All orders, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.