Selection of Private Sector Representatives (PSRs)
- PSRs are selected according to guidelines approved by the NEDA Board
Special Members of the RDC
- RDC may designate non-voting special members with concurrence of majority of regular members
Core Functions of the Regional Development Councils
- Coordinate preparation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of short and long-term regional development plans and investment programs
- Integrate approved plans from provinces, cities, government agencies, colleges/universities, and special authorities into a unified regional plan
- Review, prioritize, and endorse annual and multi-year sectoral investment programs to the national government
- Review and endorse budgets of agency regional offices, state universities, and special development authorities
- Promote private investment inflow aligned with regional objectives
- Review and endorse national plans and projects to be implemented regionally
- Endorse national agency projects impacting regions and LGU projects requiring national government financial backing
- Initiate and coordinate multi-agency or multi-LGU regional and special development projects
- Coordinate monitoring and evaluation of projects undertaken by varied government entities
- Perform other functions to sustain socio-economic regional development
Leadership and Organization of the RDC
- Chairman and Co-Chairman appointed by the President; NEDA Regional Director as ex-officio Vice-Chairman; NEDA Assistant Regional Director as Secretary
- Executive Committee created to handle urgent matters between full council meetings, consisting of one-fourth of council membership including all sectoral committee chairmen and officers
- Sectoral Committees established for social, economic, infrastructure, and development administration sectors to support RDC functions
- Advisory Committee formed including House Representatives and Executive Committee members to advise and support the RDC
- Affiliate committees and councils organized under respective lead agencies assist the RDC in coordination, monitoring, and evaluation
Meetings and Quorum
- Full Council shall meet at least quarterly
- Council may adopt its own quorum rules
Appointment Process for Chairman and Co-Chairman
- RDC nominates at least two local chief executives who are ex-officio members and two private sector representatives
- President appoints Chairman and Co-Chairman ensuring one is from government and the other from private sector
- Regional Directors of national agencies excluded from Chairmanship nominations
Powers and Responsibilities of Chairman and Co-Chairman
- Preside over meetings
- Direct council members and agencies to perform necessary tasks
- Accept donations and gifts on behalf of council
- Represent region in Cabinet and national level activities
- Submit regional plans, investment programs, and reports to the President
- Perform additional duties as directed by the President
Secretariat and Administrative Management
- NEDA Regional Office serves as Secretariat, managing technical, administrative, and financial operations
- NEDA Regional Director accountable for RDC funds and properties
Term and Funding
- Chairman, Co-Chairman, and PSRs serve fixed three-year terms coinciding with local elective officials' terms
- Funding provided in annual general appropriations bill subject to auditing
Exceptions and Implementing Provisions
- Executive Order excludes the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and the Cordillera Administrative Region
- NEDA Board tasked to prepare implementing rules and guidelines
- Existing PSRs serve until term expiry; new selections follow prescribed guidelines
- Previous inconsistent issuances repealed or modified
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes immediate effect upon issuance