Functions

    • Formulate integrated economic, social, physical and other development plans and policies for consideration of the Local Development Council (LDC);
    • Conduct continuing studies, and researchers necessary to evolve plans and programs for implementation;
    • Integrate and coordinate all sectoral plans and studies undertaken by the different functional groups or agencies;
    • Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the different development programs, projects, activities in accordance with the approved development plans;
    • Analyze the income and expenditure patterns, formulate and recommend fiscal plans and policies for consideration of the finance committee of the LGU;
    • Perform such other functions and duties as may be prescribed by law or ordinance, among others:
      • Provide technical assistance to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan in the review of Comprehensive Land Use Plans (CLUPs), Annual Investment Plans (AIPs), Annual Budgets of component LGUs and other development plans.
      • Provide technical assistance to component LGUs in the preparation of their CLUPs, CDPs, AIPS, and other development plans.
      • Provide technical assistance to Department of interior and Local Governance (DILG) in the review of Gender and Development Plans (GAD) of component LGUs
      • Provide technical assistance to the Provincial Development Council in the review of Comprehensive Development Plans of component LGUs.
      • Serve as secretariat and/or member to the different Councils/Committees/Task Forces formed for the implementation of various projects.