EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 941
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 941 -
IMPLEMENTING THE ILOCOS NORTE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, PROVIDING FUNDS
THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, it is the established policy of
the Government to promote economic growth, social justice, and
equitable distribution of income within regions and provinces of the
country.
WHEREAS, under a Tripartite Agreement entered into by and between the
Office the Governor, Province of Ilocos Norte; the National Economic
and Development Authority; and the Ministry of Public Works and
Highways, a development planning project, of Ilocos Norte was started
and has completed a Comprehensive Framework Plan for the
Province;
WHEREAS, the Plan has identified the critical development needs and
requirements as well as the concrete sets of project packages and
programs to be systematically developed and implemented to update the
quality of life of the people in the area.
WHEREAS, in order to satisfy the requirements of both local and foreign
financing, it is necessary to prepare detailed investments studies and
engineering designs of projects eligible for funding;
WHEREAS, in order to realize the provincial development objectives
consistent with national and regional development goals, there is an
urgent need to create on organization to undertake, oversee, manage,
coordinate and monitor all development initiatives and investments in
the area including those requiring detailed project preparation and
subsequent implementation;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Republic of
the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the
Constitution, and pursuant to the provisions of Presidential Decree No.
1416 as amended, do hereby order and ordain:
Section 1. Declaration of Policy. — There is hereby
created the Ilocos Norte Development Program, hereinafter referred to
as the Program which shall be directly, under the Office of the
President. The Program shall implement the comprehensive provincial
development plan and for this purpose oversee and coordinate all
programs and projects of government agencies, offices, authorities and
instrumentalities in the Province. It shall also undertake the detailed
preparation and development of projects for financing by national and
international aid and financing institutions including but not limited
to the undertaking of investment studies, engineering and design of
projects identified in the Provincial Investments Development
Folio.
Sec. 2. Creation of the Program Office. — There is
hereby created a Program Office which shall have the following powers
and functions:
a.
Oversee and coordinate the entire development program, including
projects and activities of national government agencies, offices,
authorities and instrumentalities in the area;
b. Conduct
detailed project preparation and investment studies including
engineering and program design of projects identified in the Provincial
Investments Development Folio in accordance with acceptable guidelines
at levels and standards acceptable to external financing institutions
and national funding agencies;
c. Review the
plans, budgets, and work-programs, as well as proposed projects of
national agencies within the context of the Provincial Investments
Development Folio and the Comprehensive Development Framework Plan;
d. Review and
endorse the requests of implementing agencies, offices, authorities,
and instrumentalities to budget release in accordance with the approved
projects and programs for the area;
e. Apply for,
receive and accept grants and donations of funds, equipment, materials,
and services needed by the Office from sources within and outside the
country in accordance with accounting and auditing requirements;
f. Arrange
and/or negotiate with local and foreign financing institutions for the
implementation of programs and projects either through loan or
technical assistance/grant financing, subject to the approval of the
President;
g. Call on any
ministry, office, agency, authority or any instrumentality or the
private sector for purpose of enlisting support for the implementation
of its programs and projects;
h. Avail of
the expertise of any government agency or instrumentality or of any
private individual or firm whose services are deemed indispensable for
the attainment of the goals and objectives of its programs and
projects;
i. Create such
inter-agency sectoral committee or task forces and project offices as
may be necessary to undertake its programs and projects;
j. Draw up the
appropriate administrative and management mechanism and organizational
structure including administrative systems procedure to ensure the
efficient and effective implementation of its programs and projects;
and
k. Undertake
such other related functions as may be necessary for effective
implementation of the entire Program.
Sec. 3. The Policy Coordinating Council. — To
provide overall policy guidance in Program implementation and
facilitate inter-agency complementation, a Policy Coordinating Council
is hereby created with the Governor of Ilocos Norte as Chairman and the
representatives of the following agencies/offices as members:
The
National Economic and Development Authority
The Ministry of Public Works and
Highways
The Ministry of Budget
The Ministry of Natural Resources
The Ministry of Human Settlements
The Ministry of Trade and
Industry
The Ministry of Energy
The Ministry of Local Government
The Ministry of Agriculture
The Ministry of Finance
Sec. 4. The Program Management Office. — To
undertake proper implementation and provide overall management and
supervision of day-to-day operations, a Program Management Office is
hereby created with the following functions and responsibilities:
a.
Execute and administer the policies, guidelines and decisions of the
Policy Coordinating Council;
b. Directly
coordinate the activities of concerned agencies offices, authorities,
and instrumentalities with respect to implementation, programming, and
planning;
c. Direct and
supervise the preparation of investment studies and projects, detailed
engineering, designs, and operational systems and procedures of
projects included in the Provincial Investments and Development
Folio;
d. Consolidate
and recommend for approval of the Chairman the budgetary requests of
agencies for the implementation and programming of projects;
e. Submit
periodic work accomplishment and financial reports on the
implementation of the projects and programs;
f. Perform
such other functions as may be assigned or delegated by the Chairman,
Policy Coordinating Council.
The Program Management Office shall be headed by an Executive Director
to be assisted by a Managing Director. The Executive Director and the
Managing Director shall be appointed by the President upon
recommendation by the Chairman, Policy Coordination Council. They shall
receive such salaries and allowances as may be set by the Chairman.
Sec. 5. Creation of Committees. — The Chairman is
authorized to create such inter-agency committees as well as advisory
bodies as may be necessary to facilitate the preparation of investment
studies; the completion of detailed engineering and/or program designs;
and the management, supervision, and administration to programs,
projects and activities being implemented in the area.
Sec. 6. Assistance from Government Agencies,
Offices, Authorities, and Instrumentalities. — The Office is hereby
authorized to all upon any Ministry, government-owned or controlled
corporation, authority, or instrumentalities and private sector
agency/entity for any assistance that may be required to ensure the
accomplishment of its task and objectives.
Sec. 7. Contracts for Consultancy, Engineering and
Related Services. — To fully carry out and achieve its objectives and
whenever necessary for reasons of urgency, effectiveness, efficiency,
and to the advantage of the Government, the Program may enter into
contracts for consultancy, engineering and related services in
connection with its functions and in accordance with existing
government accounting and auditing procedures, subject to the approval
of the President.
Sec. 8. Appointment, Promotion and Detail of
Personnel. — The Program Office and its officers and employees shall
not be covered by Civil Service Law, rules and regulations and the
Office of Compensation and Position Classification. The officers and
employees of the Program Office shall be appointed, promoted and
compensated pursuant to such management policies and merit system as
may be adopted by the Policy Council. The Program may also with the
concurrence of the head of the agency concerned, call on the services
of technical experts and professionals from any branch of the
government as it may need in the conduct of its activities and the
achievement of its objectives.
Sec. 9. Appropriation. — To carry out the
provisions of this Order, the amount of SEVEN MILLION PESOS
(P7,000.000.00) is hereby authorized to be released out of the Special
Activities Fund and the Project Feasibility Fund for the operations of
the Office for Fiscal Year 1984. Thereafter, such funds sufficient to
fully carry out the objectives of the Program shall be appropriated and
provided for in the annual General Appropriation Act of the Government.
Sec. 10. Repealing Clause. — All orders,
instructions and circulars contrary to or inconsistent with this Order
are hereby revoked or modified accordingly.
Sec. 11. Effectivity. — This Order shall take
effect immediately.
Done in the City of Manila,
this 9th day of March, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and
eighty-four
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