82 OG No. 52, 6072 (December 29, 1986)
(a) | To coordinate the speedy implementation of government policies and programs for the urban poor; |
(b) | To set up a consultative mechanism which shall provide a forum for continuing dialogue between the government and the urban poor on the proper planning and evaluation of programs and projects affecting them; |
(c) | To accredit legitimate urban poor organizations for purposes or representation in the formulation of recommendations to the President; |
(d) | To review existing legislation, policies and programs of the government relating to the Urban Poor, in consultation with the latter, and recommend appropriate actions thereon to the President; |
(e) | To evaluate post and on-going shelter-related projects of the government in squatter and resettlement areas in consultation with beneficiary communities, and recommend appropriate action thereon to the President; |
(f) | To help coordinate the various activities and services being rendered by different government organizations and non-government organizations for the Urban Poor; |
(g) | To plan and monitor programs and projects for the development of urban poor communities in coordination with agencies involved; |
(h) | To request the assistance of any ministry, bureau, office or agency in the performance of its functions; |
(i) | To facilitate the funding or urban poor programs and projects both from foreign and domestic fund sources; and |
(j) | To perform such other functions as may be authorized by the President of the Philippines. |
(a) | To direct and supervise the operations and the internal affairs of the Committee; |
(b) | To establish the organizational structure and the staffing pattern of the Committee; |
(c) | To appoint the necessary administrative and subordinate personnel; |
(d) | To suspend, dismiss or otherwise discipline for cause any employee, and/or to approve or disapprove the appointment, transfer or detail of employees; |
(e) | To approve and submit the annual and supplemental budgets of the Committee; and |
(f) | To perform such other functions as may be authorized by the President. |