OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Functions:

1. Formulate integrated economic, social, physical and other development plans and policies for consideration of the local government council;
2. Conduct continuing studies, researches and training programs necessary to evolve plans and programs for implementation;
3. Integrate and coordinate all sectoral plans and studies undertaken by the different functional groups or agencies;
4. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the different development programs, projects and activities in the LGU concerned in accordance with the approved development plan;
5. Prepare comprehensive plans and other development planning documents for the consideration of the LDC;
6. Analyze the income and expenditure patterns and formulate and recommend fiscal plans and policies for consideration of the finance committee of the LGU concerned;
7. Promote people participation in development planning within the LGU concerned;
8. Exercise supervision and control over the secretariat of the LDC; and
9. Exercise such other powers and perform such other functions and duties as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.