a. Oversee the coordination of the planning and implementation of the project;SEC. 3. Creation and Domicile of the Cagayan Integrated Agricultural Development Project Office, There is hereby created a Cagayan Integrated Agricultural Development Project Office, hereinafter referred to as the Project Office, which shall be under the supervision of the Cabinet Committee, through the Cabinet Coordinator, for the purpose of coordinating the planning and implementation of the projects by the implementing departments and agencies at the national and provincial levels. The Project Office shall have its principal office in Cagayan Province. It shall also have a Manila Liason Office for the purpose of facilitating supportive actions at the national level and for coordinating activities with the Secretariat of the Cabinet Committee, and such sub-office as may be necessary in any municipality within the Project area. The Project Office shall be healed by a Project Director.
b. Review the Project's consolidated plans, budget and work programs and recommended approval by the Cabinet Committee;
c. Recommended to the Budget Commission through the Chairman of the Cabinet Committee approval of the requests of implementing departments and agencies for budget releases for projects in accordance with the consolidated plans, budget and work program approved by the Cabinet Committee;
d. Arrange and negotiate with local and foreign financing institutions, subject to the approval by the Cabinet Committee, for the funding of rural development projects in Cagayan province in addition to the loan granted by the Government of Japan through the Overseas Economic Cooperation Fund;
e. Call upon any department, bureau, office, instrumentality or any political subdivision of the government for such assistance that may be needed in achieving the objectives of the Projerct;
f. Bring to the attention of the Cabinet Committee matters requiring urgent consideration; and
g. Exercise such other related powers as may be delegated by the Cabinet Committee.
a. Serve as a coordinating center for inter-agency planning and implementation of the Project;SEC. 5. Powers and Functions of the Project Director.-The Project Director shall exercise the following powers and duties;
b. Identify rural development projects/sub-projects in Cagayan Valley for inclusion in the adopted integrated rural development program:
c. Prepare feasibility studies for identified projects for the Cagayan p[rovince as authorized by the Cabinet Committee;
d. Coordinate requests for budget releases and monitor the accounts and disbursements of loans proceeds received by the different implementing agencies;
e. Monitor and evaluate the progress and effects of project implementation in the Project area;
f. Maintyain a feedback system with national agencies involved in integrated rural development projects in Cagayan;
g. Call on the appropriate department, bureau, office, agency, or other government instrumentality for assistance in the discharge of its duties;
h. Establish a quarterly reporting system to the Cabinet Committee for monitoring and evaluation purposes; and
i. Perform such other related functions as may be necessary to attain the objectives of this Decree.
a. Execute and administer the policies, guidelines and decisions of the Cabinet Committee;SEC. 6. Appointment, Qualifications and Compensation of the Project Director.-The Project Director shall possess the following qualifications:
b. Organize and manage the Project Office and adopt administrative rules and procedures for its internal operation and management;
c. Directly coordinate the activities of all implementing departments and agencies in the planning and implementation of the Project;
d. Call upon any department, agency, bureau, office, instrumentality or any political subdivision of the Government to assist in the planning and implementation of the Project;
e. Consolidate requests for budget releases of projects of the implementing departments and agencies in accordance with the consolidated plans, budgets and programs of work approved by the Cabinet Committee;
f. Collect and consolidate all project accounts under the Project maintained by the implementing departments and agencies;
g. Ensure taht all conditions contained in the loan agreement executed between the Philippine Government and the Government of Japan through the Overseas Economic Cooperation Fund (OECF) are faithfully complied with by all concerned in the implementation of the Project.
h. Submit periodic financial and work accomplishment reports relating to project implementation to the Cabinet Committee, the Budget Commission, National Economic and Development Authority and other agencies concerned through the Cabinet within four (4) months at the close of each fiscal year;
i. Submit audited project accounts containing the auditor's opinion to the Overseas Economic Cooperation Fund (OECF) Coordinator;
j. Apply for, receive and accept grants and donation of funds, equipment, materials and services needed by the Project from sources within and outside the Philippines through the Cabinet Committee;
k. Enter into contract with private or public entities in connection with the functions of the Project Office subject to the approval of the Cabinet Coordinator and the Cabinet Committee.
1. Perform such other fuctions as may be prescribed by the Cabinet Coordinator.
a. Formulate the annual work plan of the Project based on defined poicies, instructions anbd guidelines for implementation;SEC. 9. Roles, Functions and Responsibilities of the Implementing Departments and Agencies.-The major implementing departments and agencies shall perform the following:
b. Review plans and programs prior to submission to the Cabinet Coordinator;
c. Maintain continous coordination among agencies concerned for the effective implementation of the Project;
d. Serve as a forum in solving technical and inter-agency management problems at the provincial level and propose or institute immediate remedial measures;
e. Ensure that plans of the Project conform with the over all development plan of the region;
f. Exercise such other powers and functions as may be assigned by the Cabinet Coordinator.
a. The Department of Agriculture-act as the coordinating lead agency of the whole Project and support major services related to agricultural development, and to provide the establishment of the Agricultural Pilot Center.Each implementing department and agency shall submit within the first three months of the current year to the Project Office for consolidation and submission to the Cabinet Committee through the Cabinet Coordinator their respective annual project plans, budget, and the corresponing work program for the ensuing calendar year. They shall also submit to the Project Office financial and work plans specifying the local and foreign fund components for every request for budget releases and periodic reports containing results of operations.
b. The National Irrigation Administration-act as the executing agency in the construction, operation and maintenance of irrigation, drainage facilities and service roads and support major aspects of infrastructure development.
c. The National Electrification Administration-act as the executing agency in the installation, operation and maintenance of rural electrification facilities and support major aspects related to the power supply of the Province.
d. The Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communications-finalize the design and supervise the construction of the Agricultural Pilot Center and support projects related to waterwork systems and other infrastructure projects.
e. The Department of Public Highways-implement projects pertaining to the improvement, construction and maintenance of barangay roads and support projects related to road systems.
f. The Department of Agrarian Reform-implement projects involving operation land transfer, negotiate building sites, other land operations and support major projects related to social development.
g. The Department of Local Governments and Community Development-act on projects pertaining to the organization of farmers, management of farmer's cooperatives and support services for rural development.
h. The Provincial Government of Cagayan-provide local leadership and political support at the municipal and barangay levels.
(Sgd.) FERDINAND E. MARCOS President of the Philippines | |
By the President: | |
(Sgd.) JACOBO C. CLAVE Presidential Executive Assistant |