RDC Leaders
Governor, Province of Batangas
The term of office of the Chairperson shall be for three years without prejudice to reappointment by the President upon prior endorsement by the Council.
The term of office of a Chairperson who is an elective official, shall be coterminous with his elective position. In case of permanent incapacity, the Co-Chairperson automatically assumes as Chairperson or the Vice-Chairperson in the incapacity of the former and in the absence of a new appointee from the President. The successor shall only serve the remaining term of office.
Functions, Powers and ResponsibilitiesAs provided for in the Implementing Rules and Regulation of EO 325, the functions, powers and responsibilities of the Chairperson shall be to:
1. preside over the meetings of the Council
2. request any agency or individual member of the Council, SecCom or any
instrumentality attached to the Council, to perform other functions as the
Chairperson may deem necessary, provided that such functions are within the
mandate of said office
3. accept, after an RDC Resolution authorizing him/her to do so, on behalf of the
Council, donations, contributions, grants, bequests or gifts in cash or in kind from
RDC members, other government institutions or agencies, foreign governments,
international offices, private entities, or any individual for purposes relevant to
regional development and to submit for approval of the Council
4. call the attention of implementing agencies and local government units on
implementation concerns as identified and deliberated upon by the Council to
institute corrective measures
5. provide oversight supervision on the implementation monitoring of national or
regionally implemented development programs, projects and activities
6. represent the region in Cabinet meetings and budget review activities at the
national level and other fora when called upon
7. direct the formulation of a comprehensive regional development plan and
preparation of a system of investment programming priorities for the region
8. submit to the President, through the NEDA Board, plans, investment programs,
annual investment reports and other documents for the region as approved by the Council
9. create committees as may be required by the Council thru the SecComs
10. review, revise and approve all policy recommendations, plans, programs and
projects originating from the RDC Secretariat before submission to the Council
11. perform other functions and duties as may be directed by the President
In the absence of the Chairperson, the Co-Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson shall preside over the meetings of the Council.
Vacancy to the PositionIn the event that the Office of the Chairperson becomes vacant due to non-appointment by the President or due to death, resignation, suspension or incapacity, the Co- Chairperson shall temporarily assume the roles of the Chairperson until the President appoints a new Chairperson. In the absence or non-appointment of a Co-Chairperson, the ex-officio Vice-Chairperson shall become the Acting Chairperson until the President appoints a new Chairperson.
RDC Private Sector Representative
Philippine Industrial Estate Association, Inc.
The Term of Office of the Co-Chairperson shall also be for three years without prejudice to re-appointment by the President upon prior endorsement by the Council.
Functions, Powers and ResponsibilitiesThe Co-Chairperson shall discharge other functions which shall complement those of the Chairperson, which include, but shall not be limited to the following:
1. To assume powers and responsibilities of the Chairperson, whenever the
Chairperson is unable to perform his/her functions or when the position of the
Chairperson becomes vacant
2. In the absence of the Chairperson, to act on matters requiring immediate decision
and to represent the Council in any function or activity
3. To preside over the Council meetings in the absence of the Chairperson
4. To co-direct the conduct of regional and sub-regional public consultations
In the event that the position of the Co-Chairperson becomes vacant through resignation, death, incapacity or elevation to the position of Chairperson as provided under Rule IV, Section 16, the Council shall submit two nominees for Co-Chairperson to the President within 30 days upon the existence of the vacancy, provided that the remaining term of the Co-Chairperson is not less than six months from the occurrence of said vacancy.
Regional Director, NEDA Region IV-A
The Regional Director of the NEDA Secretariat shall be the ex-officio Vice-Chairperson of the Council and the ExeCom.
Functions and ResponsibilitiesThe functions and responsibilities of the Vice-Chairperson shall be:
1. To preside over the Council and ExeCom meetings in the absence of the
Chairperson and the Co-Chairperson
2. To act on matters requiring immediate decision in the absence of the Chairperson
or the Co-Chairperson;
3. As head of the RDC Secretariat, she/he manages the technical, administrative and
financial operations of the Council and is accountable for the funds and properties
of the RDC
4. To perform other duties which may be assigned to him/her by the Chairperson or
the Co-Chairperson
In the absence of the Regional Director of the NEDA Regional Office, the designated Officer-In-Charge of the Office of the Regional Director shall act as the Vice- Chairperson of the Council and the ExeCom.
Assistant Regional Director, NEDA Region IV-A
The Assistant Regional Director of the NEDA Regional Office shall act as the Secretary of the Council and the ExeCom.
Functions and Responsibilities
The functions and responsibilities of the Secretary shall be:
1. To coordinate the preparation of the agenda of the Council
2. To keep a complete record of all the proceedings of the sessions of the Council
3. To certify to the veracity of all official records and documents of the Council and the signature of the Officers of the Council
4. To keep custody of records of the Council
5. To review and finalize the Council’s resolution before final approval
6. To perform such other functions as may be assigned to him/her by the Chairperson, the Co-Chairperson or the Vice-Chairperson
In the absence of the Secretary, the Officer-in-Charge of the Office of the Assistant Regional Director shall act as the Secretary of the Council.