Rules on Moral Recovery Program Implementation

LGUs are frontline government agencies mandated to deliver basic services.
They serve as National Government's main partners in productivity and development programs.
LGUs support the President's 10-point agenda and help reduce fiscal burden through good governance.

Cites Section 3(h) of the Local Government Code of 1991.
Provides a continuing mechanism for enhancing local autonomy via legislative, administrative, and organizational reforms.

DILG tasked to conduct a strategic review on decentralization/devolution of services/functions from national to local levels.
Objectives include supporting EO 366 rationalization policies, identifying duplications/overlaps between national agencies and LGUs, and determining extent of devolution of powers, assets, and personnel to LGUs.
Recommendations to include policy and administrative proposals for implementation.

Obtain technical, policy, documentary, and resource assistance from national/local agencies.
Conduct public forums, regional discussions, and consultations.
Sponsor institutional studies, research, surveys, and polls relevant to the review.
Initiate partnerships with private sector, donor agencies, and other stakeholders.
Conduct public information and education campaigns for awareness and support.
Submit outputs, recommendations, and reports to the President's office and national agencies.
Perform additional functions as directed by the President.

DILG may hire experts and specialists from national and local agencies as resource persons.

Budget to come from DILG's available funds.
Possible additional funding from grants, donations, and technical/resource assistance from donor agencies.
All funds subject to regular auditing rules and procedures.

Any inconsistent orders, rules, or issuances are repealed or modified accordingly.