Administrative Code of 1987
Section 13. Bureau of Local Government Development. - The Bureau of Local Government Development, to be headed by a Bureau Director appointed by the President upon the recommendation of the Secretary shall have the following functions:
(1) Establish and prescribe plans, policies, programs, and projects to strengthen the administrative and technical capabilities of local government offices and personnel;
(2) Provide technical assistance to enhance the administrative, fiscal and technical capabilities of local government officers and personnel;
(3) Formulate, prescribe and periodically evaluate local development policies, plans, programs and projects designed to enhance the participation of local government units in planning and implementation;
(4) Establish a system of incentives and grants to local governments and prescribe policies, procedures and guidelines in the implementation of self-help assistance projects;
(5) Formulate and develop models, standards and technical materials on local government development;
(6) Extend consultation service and advice to local government units involved in development programs;
(6) Extend consultation service and advice to local government units involved in development programs;
(7) Establish a viable system of strategies and approaches for local governments anchored on citizen participation within a wholistic and integrated framework for the development of communities; and
(8) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.