Law Summary
Reorganization of the Regional Development Council (RDC)
- RDC is the primary regional institution for directing economic and social development.
- Composition:
- All provincial Governors and Mayors of chartered cities and regional centers.
- Regional Directors of agencies represented in the NEDA Board, with one representative per agency.
- Private sector and NGO representatives capped at one-fourth of total membership, selected by ex-officio members.
- Functions:
- Coordinate formulation of socio-economic plans and public investment programs at regional/subregional levels.
- Appraise and prioritize development projects consistent with NEDA standards.
- Promote and monitor private investment inflows aligned with regional policies.
- Coordinate multi-agency program implementations.
- Monitor, evaluate, and recommend on development plan execution.
- Responsibilities include approving regional development plans and investment programs, reviewing regional budget proposals, and ensuring local plans align with regional priorities.
- Meets at least quarterly; may create an Executive Committee for daily affairs.
- Reports to the President via the NEDA Board.
- Sectoral Committees assist with sectoral information, translating national goals to regional objectives, and coordinating sectoral planning.
Regional Consultative Assembly
- Created for enhanced consultation and coordination.
- Membership includes RDC members, sectoral committees, heads of other national agencies, and invited NGO, sectarian, and academic representatives.
- Functions:
- Serve as forum for ideas and recommendations for regional development.
- Provide sectoral development indicators to aid RDC planning.
- Advise on regional plans, investment programs, and budgets.
- Support approved plans and assist in generating congressional budget support.
- Meets at least twice a year.
Chairmanship of the Council
- RDC nominates three members; the President appoints the Chairman.
- Regional Director of the NEDA Secretariat serves as Vice-Chairman.
- Chairman and Vice-Chairman are ex-officio heads of the Assembly.
Non-applicability to Autonomous Regions
- The Executive Order does not apply to the Autonomous Regions in Muslim Mindanao and the Cordilleras.
Powers and Duties of the Council Chairman
- Presides over Council and Assembly meetings.
- Requests performance of necessary functions from members and agencies.
- Accepts donations and grants relevant to regional development.
- Addresses implementation problems and supervises monitoring of projects.
- Represents the region in national Cabinet meetings and budget reviews.
- Directs the formulation of comprehensive development plans and investment priorities.
- Submits regional plans and reports to the President through NEDA Board.
- Creates ad hoc committees as needed.
- Performs duties as directed by the President.
Planning and Budgeting Measures
- The Development Budget Coordination Committee modifies budget preparation to grant RDC greater autonomy consistent with development plans and national priorities.
Technical Staff of the Council
- NEDA Regional Office serves as principal technical staff.
- Other national government regional offices may be requested to provide technical support.
Implementing Authority
- The NEDA Board is authorized to issue rules and regulations to implement the Executive Order.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order took effect immediately upon issuance on November 5, 1987.