Selection of Private Sector Representatives
- PSRs are selected based on guidelines approved by the NEDA Board, ensuring private sector involvement in regional development.
Special Membership
- The RDC can designate special non-voting members with the concurrence of a majority of its regular members, allowing flexibility to include other stakeholders.
Core Functions of the RDC
- Coordinate the preparation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of regional development plans and investment programs.
- Integrate development plans from provinces, cities, various agencies, state universities and special authorities into a comprehensive regional development plan.
- Review, prioritize, and endorse sectoral investment programs and annual budgets of regional offices and institutions.
- Promote private investment inflows aligned with regional socio-economic objectives.
- Review national plans or projects impacting the region for endorsement.
- As directed by the Investment Coordinating Committee, review and endorse projects affecting the region, especially those requiring national government financial exposure.
- Initiate multi-agency or LGU-coordinated development projects.
- Monitor and evaluate government and related institution projects.
- Perform other duties to promote sustainable and equitable regional development.
RDC Leadership and Officers
- Chairman and Co-Chairman of the RDC are appointed by the President.
- NEDA Regional Director serves as the ex-officio Vice-Chairman.
- NEDA Assistant Regional Director serves as the RDC Secretary.
Executive Committee Structure
- An Executive Committee comprising one-fourth of the RDC members is created to act on urgent matters when the RDC is not in session.
- It includes sectoral committee chairmen and the RDC officers.
Sectoral Committees
- RDC establishes sectoral committees focused on social, economic, infrastructure, and development administration concerns.
- These committees support RDC functions by reviewing and endorsing sector-specific matters.
Advisory Committee
- Includes House of Representatives members from the region and RDC Executive Committee members.
- Advises and assists the RDC, meeting at least once per semester.
Affiliate Committees
- Various national and agency-specific committees under the RDC umbrella assist in coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of allocated concerns.
- Lead agencies provide secretariat functions for these committees.
Meetings and Quorum
- RDC full council meets at least quarterly.
- The Council may set its rules on quorum.
Appointment of Chairmanship
- RDC nominates at least two local chief executives and two private sector representatives for President’s selection.
- If the Chairman is from the government sector, the Co-Chairman must be from the private sector and vice versa.
- Regional directors of national agencies are excluded from nominees.
Powers and Responsibilities of Chairman/Co-Chairman
- Preside over Council meetings.
- Direct Council members and affiliate committees to undertake necessary tasks.
- Accept donations and grants on behalf of the Council.
- Represent the region in national Cabinet meetings and activities.
- Submit regional plans, investment programs, and reports to the President through the NEDA Board.
- Perform other duties as directed by the President.
RDC Secretariat
- NEDA Regional Office serves as the Secretariat.
- NEDA Regional Director manages the RDC’s operations and is accountable for funds and properties.
Term of Office
- Chairman, Co-Chairman, and private sector representatives serve fixed three-year terms aligned with the terms of local elective officials.
Funding
- RDC operational, monitoring, evaluation, and project implementation funds are included in the general appropriations bill.
- All funds are subject to usual auditing rules.
Non-Applicability
- The Executive Order does not apply to the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and the Cordillera Administrative Region.
Implementation and Guidelines
- The NEDA Board is tasked to prepare and adopt detailed guidelines for the Executive Order’s implementation.
Transition Provisions
- Existing private sector representatives continue their term until expiry, after which new PSRs are selected per the guidelines.
Repeal of Inconsistent Issuances
- This Executive Order repeals or modifies any prior orders inconsistent with its provisions.
Effectivity
- The Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.