December 24, 1997
PARC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 01-97
SUBJECT : Revision of A.O. No. 7, Series
of 1994, Entitled "New Implementing
Guidelines Strengthening the Formation,
Organization and Operation of the
Provincial Agrarian Reform Coordinating
Committee (PARCCOM)"
I. Prefatory Statement
Sections 44 of RA 6657 created the PARCCOM to coordinate and monitor the implementation of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) in the provincial level. It further mandates the PARCCOM to provide information about Presidential Agrarian Reform Council (PARC) guidelines on CARP and the progress of its implementation. Pursuant to the said provision, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) issued Administrative Order (AO) No. 5, Series (S) of 1989, governing the organization of the PARCCOM. Subsequently, A.O. No. 07, Series of 1994, was issued as a new implementing guidelines governing PARCCOM operations.
Paragraph 2, Section 3 of RA 7905 amending Section 44 of RA 6657 provides that PARCCOM shall coordinate and monitor the implementation of CARP in the province; provide information on the provisions of CARP guidelines; and recommend to PARC the following:
1. "Market prices to be used in the determination of the profit sharing obligation of agricultural entities in the province;
2. "Adoption of the direct payment scheme between the landowner and/or farmer beneficiary; . . .
3. "Continuous processing of application for leaseback arrangements, joint-venture agreements and other schemes that will optimize the operating size for agricultural production and also promote both security of tenure and security of income to farmer beneficiaries; provided, that leaseback arrangements should be the last resort."
Based on the operationalization and strengthening of PARCCOMs nationwide through the PARCCOM Development Program (PDP) by the PARC Secretariat, pursuant to DAR Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 14 dated 20 June 1995, PARC Special Order (SO) No. 225, S. 1996, and PARC SO No. 179, S. 1997, there is an urgent need to update the existing policy on PARCCOM formation, organization, tenure and operation. To ensure the sustainability of PARCCOM operations, and in line with the people empowerment thrust of the government, these guidelines are hereby prescribed.
II. Policy Statement
A. The formation and organization of PARCCOMs have been designed to ensure the successful implementation of CARP in every province, especially in the Agrarian Reform Communities (ARCs). PARCCOMs shall coordinate and monitor all CARP-related activities to ensure the integration, strengthening, and intensification of the various program components of CARP on Land Tenure Improvement (LTI), Program Beneficiaries Development (PBD), and legal assistance/promotion of agrarian justice. They shall anchor their coordinative role on the area-focused operation approach to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. The PARCCOMs may also recommend to the PARC ExCom any innovative or alternative approach to implement agrarian reform.
B. Under the direction of the PARC ExCom, DAR, through the Provincial Agrarian Reform Officers (PAROs), may assist in organizing and institutionalizing the PARCCOM to make the same effective in its operation. The PARCCOM shall be responsible in setting up its PARCCOM Secretariat in their respective province with the PARO and Ex-Officio members providing manpower and facilities.
In support of the PARCCOM's coordinative role, the PARCCOM Secretariat shall perform technical and administrative functions by applying the Doctrine of Completed Staff Work in agenda preparation, documentation, technical study, follow-up and legwork.
C. The PARC ExCom, in coordination with the DAR Regional Directors (RDs), shall be responsible for monitoring the operationalization of PARCCOMs, the regularity of their activities, and the performance of PAROs as PARCCOM Executive Officers.
D. The program of activities and status of CARP implementation shall be monitored through the regular submission of reports to the PARCCOMs, by the PCITs/MCITs (Provincial/Municipal CARP Implementing Teams).
E. The PARCCOM, may, through the PCITs and other bodies serve as the forum for resolving operational problems and issues. It shall work for collective operational strategies among agencies and sectors in the province. It shall also provide policy recommendation that shall guide and harmonize operation among member agencies and sectors in the province.
F. The highest ranking Provincial Officers of the agency-members shall regularly attend PARCCOM meetings and participate in decision-making processes, according to the rules and procedures of PARCCOM, and ensure that more and concrete accomplishments are attained.
The DAR Provincial/Municipal Officers (DARPOs/MAROs) shall devote sufficient time and attention to organizational activities, when necessary, to ensure better sectoral representation in PARCCOMs.
G. The operation of PARCCOM should be funded out of its own budget based on its approved Work and Financial Plan (WFP). However, in case of insufficiency of funds due to other CARP-related activities, as maybe planned in the province, the PARCCOM is authorized to tap other sources of funds available in the province/country and/or abroad provided that the PARCCOM submits to the PARC, through the PARC Secretariat, the additional sources of funds and the amount of funds it was able to mobilize.
III. Definition of Terms
A. Farmers' Organization — a duly constituted organization/association of farmers operating in the province.
B. Agricultural Cooperative — a duly registered association of persons composed primarily of small agricultural producers, farmers, farmworkers, or other agrarian reform beneficiaries with a common bond of interest, who voluntarily joined together to achieve a lawful common social or economic end, making equitable contributions to the capital required; and accepting a fair share of the risks and benefits of the undertaking, in accordance with the universally accepted cooperative principles (Article 3 of R.A. No. 6938).
Agrarian Reform Cooperative — one where the majority of the members are Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries and marginal farmers and organize for specific purposes and duly registered with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) and other appropriate government entity.
C. Non-Government Organization (NGO) — a civic, religious, or non-sectarian organization or association, operating in the province, people-oriented, and organized primarily for rural development and/or related purposes, including agri-based commerce/industry, and duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or other appropriate government entity.
D. Landowner — a person, natural or juridical, who owns agricultural lands whether or not covered by the CARP.
E. Indigenous Cultural Community — refers to existing groups of indigenous Filipinos duly recognized and certified as belonging to the cultural communities in the province by the Offices of the Northern Cultural Communities (ONCC) or the Office of the Southern Cultural Communities (OSCC) or the Office of Muslim Affairs (OMA).
F. Farmer — a natural person whose primary livelihood is the cultivation of land or the production of agricultural crops, in a land personally owned or under leasehold, primarily by himself/herself and/or with the assistance of his/her immediate farm household.
G. Farmers'/Farmworkers' Representative — is a natural person whose primary livelihood is the cultivation of the land or production of agricultural crops, who has been duly elected by farmers/farmworkers who are non-members of Farmers' Organizations, to represent them in the PARCCOM.
H. Farmworker — a natural person who renders service for value as an employee or laborer in an agricultural enterprise or farm, regardless of whether the compensation is paid on a daily, weekly, monthly, or "contract" basis. The term includes an individual whose work has ceased as a consequence of, or in connection with, a pending agrarian dispute and who has not obtained a substantially equivalent and regular farm employment.
I. Agrarian Reform Community (ARC) — a fairly large group of agrarian reform farmer-beneficiaries exercising control of themselves, residing/living/farming in a defined geographical area which may be a barangay or cluster of barangays, with organizational structures to promote the full realization of agrarian reform and their total development requiring relations with the whole community.
IV. Composition
The PARCCOM shall be composed of thirteen (13) members as follows:
A. Chairperson
1. To be appointed by the President of the Philippines upon the recommendation of the PARC ExCom.
B. Ex Officio Members
2. Provincial Agrarian Reform Officer (PARO), who acts as Executive Officer of the PARCCOM and Chairperson of its implementing arm: the PCIT.
3. Provincial Agriculture Officer (PAO)/Provincial Agriculturist (PA) to represent the Department of Agriculture (DA).
4. Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO), to represent the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
5. Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) representative, to be designated by the LBP Regional Officer.
C. Elected Members — (Private Sector Representatives (PSRs)
6. Farmers' Organization Representative
7. Agricultural Cooperatives' Representative
8. Non-Government Organizations' Representative
9. Landowners' (Principal Crop) Representative
10. Landowners' (Other Crop/s) Representative
11. Farmers/Farmworkers' (Principal Crop) Representative
12. Farmers/Farmworkers' (Other Crop/s) Representative
13. Cultural Community Representative, if any (duly certified as having been duly nominated by the concerned cultural communities, and by either the ONCC, OSCC or OMA)
V. Functions of the PARCCOM
A. Coordinate and monitor CARP implementation in the province.
1. The PARCCOM shall serve as the forum for policy formulation and inter-agency work programming of DARPO/PCIT in accordance with the guidelines set by PARC. It shall adopt and utilize a PARCCOM Tracking Guide that completely and accurately reflects the CARP developmental activities of the various agencies operating in the province, particularly those in the PCIT, thereby facilitating review for integration/convergence purposes in support of CARP as the government's major program under the Social Reform Agenda. It shall take into consideration the existing plan under the DAR's ARC development program while ensuring that LTI, PBD, support services and other activities in non-ARC areas are not unduly jeopardized.
2. It shall conduct on-site inspections, public hearings and consultations with concerned sectors utilizing appropriate mechanisms and entities already in place, like DARPO/PCIT, and other provincial bodies such as the Provincial Development Council (PDC), People's Economic Council (PEC), Provincial Agricultural and Fisheries Council (PAFC), Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC), People's Law Enforcement Board (PLEB), etc.
3. It shall conduct joint PARCCOM-PCIT Meeting on a quarterly basis or as maybe necessary.
4. It shall submit to PARC Executive Committee, through the PARC Secretariat, an annual PARCCOM Work and Financial Plan.
5. It shall submit a quarterly report to the PARC Executive Committee, through the PARC Secretariat and copy furnished the DAR Regional Director, on the progress of CARP implementation in the province and on the PARCCOM's accomplishments and activities.
B. Provide information on the provisions of existing and applicable agrarian laws, guidelines and issuances.
1. The PARCCOM shall coordinate the DARPO/PCIT's dissemination of information on agrarian laws, guidelines and issues of particular interest or concern to certain groups, sectors or communities.
2. It may conduct information dissemination seminars in groups or communities for the above-stated purpose.
C. Recommend to PARC, copy furnished the DAR Regional Director, a priority land reform area, ahead of schedule under Sections 7 and 45 of RA No. 6657, for immediate acquisition and distribution to qualified ARBs.
D. Recommend to PARC the market price basis for profit sharing, the adoption of direct payment scheme between farmers/s (FBs) and landowner/s (LOs), and the continuous processing of applications for leaseback arrangements, joint ventures and other schemes.
1. The PARCCOM shall closely coordinate with the DARPO/PCIT concerning these matters, and also with other concerned bodies in the province like the PDC.
2. It may conduct in-depth studies or evaluations, using the technical/administrative support of the DARPO/PCIT, PARCCOM Secretariat and others concerned.
VI. Duties and Responsibilities
A. Chairperson
1. Shall act as presiding officer of PARCCOM and take active leadership in operationalizing the main functions of PARCCOM in coordinating and monitoring the CARP implementation in the province.
2. Shall call the PARCCOM to a meeting either motu propio or upon the request of the PARCCOM Executive Officer.
3. Shall continue to function in a holdover capacity until such time that the President has appointed his successor.
B. Executive Officer-PARO
1. Shall act as action officer of PARCCOM.
2. Shall bring to the attention of PARCCOM matters that he/she may deem necessary for PARCCOM information, action or resolution.
3. Shall render periodic reports to the PARCCOM, the Regional Director and the DAR Secretary.
4. Shall provide the PARCCOM, with the necessary secretariat support and supervise the same. Members of the PARCCOM with staff complement shall be enjoined to assist in providing personnel support to the secretariat.
5. Shall act as Acting Chairperson in the event that the position of Chairperson becomes vacant due to any of the conditions enumerated under Section XIII A of this AO. The Executive Officer-PARO shall serve as Acting Chairperson until a new Chairperson has been appointed by the President.
C. Ex Officio and Elective Members
1. They shall perform all official functions of the PARCCOM and actively participate in its deliberations, articulating the official position of their respective agency or sector on the CARP/development issues at hand to provide the PARCCOM with the most significant insights but never for purely parochial and/or partisan purposes.
2. They shall represent the PARCCOM and its officially agreed upon views/decisions on CARP/development matters to their respective agency/sector such that those concerned will understand the facts and insights involved, thereby facilitating positive and favorable actions to the Program.
VII. Qualification Criteria for PARCCOM Chairperson
A. Must be a bonafide resident of the province.
B. Must be at least 21 years old.
C. Must be of good moral character.
D. Must be of sound mind.
E. Must not be an employee of the government or an elective official.
F. Must be actively supportive of the CARP.
G. Must be willing to serve the term if appointed.
VIII. Pre-Qualification for Sectoral Representation
A. Criteria
To be able to nominate their members for election to the PARCCOM, Farmers' Organizations, Agricultural Cooperatives/Agrarian Reform Cooperatives, NGOs and Indigenous Cultural Communities must meet the following qualifications:
1. Actually operating within the province.
2. Duly registered and/or accredited by any of the following agencies:
a. Cooperative Development Authority (CDA).
b. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
c. Bureau of Rural Workers (BRW).
d. Office of Northern Cultural Communities (ONCC), Office of Southern Cultural Communities (OSCC), Office of Muslim Affairs (OMA).
e. Other Agencies Concerned.
3. Have been existing for a period of at least two (2) years from the date of registration. This criteria may, however, be waived in the case of Farmer/Farmworker/Indigenous Cultural Community Organizations when there is no such organization qualified under same, but have the first two (2) qualification (nos. 1 and 2).
B. Requirements
Qualified Farmers' Organizations, Agricultural/Agrarian Reform Cooperatives, NGOs and Indigenous Cultural Communities shall submit the following documentary requirements to the PARO at least ten (10) days before the election for purposes of validation and screening:
1. List of officers and members for the current year and terms of office as certified by the Secretary or equivalent official of the Organization.
2. Photocopy of accreditation duly certified by the government agency concerned.
The DARPO/MARO shall assist in these documentation by providing free administrative/technical support through the PARCCOM Secretariat.
IX. Selection Process
A. Chairperson
1. The PARO/DARPO shall launch a province-wide information campaign utilizing appropriate media strategies, to reach as wider as possible the potential nominees/sectors for the Chairperson.
2. Applicants/nominees shall be interviewed and rated by an Evaluation Committee in the province and prioritized accordingly. The Evaluation Committee shall use the Guide Questionnaire and Evaluation Format in interviewing and rating the nominees (Appendices A and B). The Committee shall be assisted by the PARCCOM Secretariat in the screening and evaluation of nominees for Chairperson.
3. Each shall be recommended by the PARO and endorsed by the DAR Regional Director concerned to the PARC ExCom.
4. The PARC ExCom Screening Committee shall evaluate each applicant/nominee based on the personal data sheet and other information submitted to and processed by the PARC Secretariat.
5. The PARC ExCom through its Chairman shall then endorse three (3) duly ranked applicant/nominees to Malacañang for appointment. Though the President normally appoints the highest ranking/priority nominee, in some instances he may choose to appoint another from the nominees endorsed by the PARC ExCom.
B. Pre-Election of Members
1. During the pre-election period, the PARO/DARPO shall launch a province-wide information campaign utilizing appropriate media strategies to reach the intended sectors. Coordination with the PCIT/other provincial bodies shall be undertaken regarding this to ensure their support.
2. The PARO shall direct MAROs under his supervision to conduct community assemblies participated in by concerned sectors and persons on the mandate and objectives of the PARCCOM and the process of selection of representatives. The BARCs shall assist MARO in the preparation and conduct of these assemblies.
3. Invitation letters shall be sent to all these sectors for an assembly on the mandate and objectives of PARCCOM and the procedure of the nomination and election of representatives to the PARCCOM.
4. The MARO shall submit to PARO a listing of landowners and non-organized farmer and farmworker beneficiaries who are eligible and willing to serve as representatives in the PARCCOM.
C. Nomination of Delegates
1. Representative from the Organized Sector.
There shall be one nominee from each accredited organization of the following sectors namely: Farmers' Organizations, Agricultural/Agrarian Reform Cooperatives, NGOs and Indigenous Cultural Communities in the province, if any.
The nominees of the accredited organizations shall elect from among themselves their respective representative, to the PARCCOM.
For purposes of nomination, a nominee who is nominated by two or more sectors shall be required by the PARO to choose in which sector he/she shall be nominated.
2. Representative from the Non-Organized Sector.
There shall be two (2) representatives each of Landowners and Farmer and Farmworker Beneficiaries, one of whom shall be a Landowner or Farmer/Farmworker representing the principal crop of the province.
The PARO/DARPO shall conduct joint community assemblies among Landowners, Farmer and Farmworker Beneficiaries for purposes of nominating and electing their representatives to the PARCCOM. The PCIT shall as much as possible be invited to participate/support these activities.
Each group (i.e., Landowners, Farmer and Farmworker Beneficiaries) shall elect from among themselves two (2) representatives composed of the following:
a. Representatives of Landowners
1) Producer of principal crop- 1
2) Producer of other crops- 1
b. Representatives of Farmer and Farmworker Beneficiaries
1) Producer of principal crop- 1
2) Producer of other crops- 1
The PARO/DARPO shall secure a certification as to the principal crop of the province from the Provincial Agriculturist.
D. Basic Qualifications
1. Representative from the Organized Sector.
To qualify for nomination and election as PARCCOM member, a person must meet the following qualifications:
a. Farmers' Organization Agricultural/Agrarian Reform Cooperatives and NGOs
1) Be a bonafide resident of the province for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of election;
2) Be a bonafide member of an association/organization/cooperative as certified by the said organization/cooperative/NGO; cDTCIA
3) Be at least 18 years of age at the time of election;
4) Be of good moral character;
5) Be of sound mind;
6) Have not been convicted by final judgment of an offense involving moral turpitude or for an offense punishable by one (1) year or more of imprisonment.
b. Indigenous Cultural Communities
1) Possess the above-listed basic qualifications except # 2, and
2) A bonafide member of an indigenous Cultural Community as certified by the Office of Northern Cultural Communities (ONCC), Office of the Southern Cultural Communities (OSCC), Office of Muslim Affairs (OMA) as the case may be.
2. Representative from the Non-Organized Sector.
To qualify for nomination and election as PARCCOM member, a person must meet the following qualifications:
a. Landowner
1) Possess the above-listed basic qualifications except # 2, and
2) Be a registered owner of agricultural land in the province.
b. Farmer and Farmworker Beneficiaries
1) Possess the basic qualifications enumerated in the preceding page except # 2.
2) Must be cultivating a piece of agricultural land and/or employed in an agricultural enterprise or farm in the province as certified by the BARC or the Barangay Chairman.
E. Filing of Certificate of Nomination
A Certificate of Nomination for organized sector representatives shall be filed with the DARPO by the Secretary or equivalent official of the organization, duly attested by its President or equivalent official within ten (10) days before the date of Election.
In the case of the non-organized sector representatives, the Certificate of Nomination shall be filed with the DARPO by the nominees.
The PARO/DARPO/PARCCOM Secretariat shall provide free administrative/technical assistance throughout.
F. Posting of the List of Nominees
Immediately after the last day of filing of the Certificates of Nomination, the PARO shall post a list of nominees at the DARPO/MAROs' offices or at strategic public places in the province.
X. Election
A. Election Committee (EC) — An Election Committee shall be created in each province to be composed of the following:
1. PARCCOM Chairperson — Chairperson
2. Provincial Agrarian Reform Officer — Co-Chairperson
3. Provincial Agrarian Reform Support Service Officer — Member cCAIaD
4. Chief, Legal Division — Member
5. Chief, Administrative Division — Member
6. Chief, Operations Division — Member
7. Chief, BDCD or equivalent official — Member
8. One MARO duly designated by the PARO — Member
9. PCIT representative — Member
In case there is no appointed PARCCOM Chairperson, the PARO shall head the EC.
B. Duties and Responsibilities
The EC shall have direct control and supervision in the conduct of the election proceedings. The Committee; in consultation with the sectoral and non-sectoral organizations, shall formulate necessary guidelines to govern the conduct of the elections. It shall also serve as the Evaluation Committee for PARCCOM Chairperson nominees.
C. Proclamation
Upon completion of the canvass, the candidate who obtains the highest number of votes shall be proclaimed by the EC as the duly elected representative of his/her sector.
D. Filing and Resolution of Protest
A candidate who is not satisfied with the results of the election may file a written protest to the EC within five (5) days after proclamation.
The EC shall decide said protest within a period of ten (10) days from receipt of the written protest. Its decision shall be final and executory.
XI. Meetings
A. Frequency of Meetings
The PARCCOM shall meet once a month, or as often as necessary upon call by its Chairperson/Executive Officer-PARO or at the request of the simple majority.
B. Quorum
A simple majority shall constitute a quorum for transacting official business and/or for rendering official decisions.
XII. Tenure of Office
The Chairperson — shall serve for a term of three (3) years at the pleasure of the President of the Philippines who may reappoint the incumbent for another term of three (3) years.
The Elected Members/PSRs — shall serve for a term of three (3) years and maybe re-elected for another term of three (3) years.
XIII. Vacancy and Replacement of PARCCOM Chairpersons and Private Sector Representatives
A. Vacancy to a position of the PARCCOM chairperson may arise under any of the following circumstances:
1. When he tendered his resignation.
2. When he ran for an elective post.
3. When the President approved the recommendation of the PARC ExCom for the Chairperson's replacement due to unsatisfactory performance and other acts inimical to the public. However, due process of law for his removal shall be observed.
4. When he dies or rendered incapable to perform his duties due to sickness or any fortuitous event.
B. Vacancy to a position of the Private Sector Representative may arise under any of the following circumstances:
1. When he tendered his resignation.
2. When the PARCCOM passed a resolution by at least two-thirds (2/3) of its members to remove a PSR from office due to unsatisfactory performance, as determined by the PARCCOM itself. The grounds for his removal may include the following: a) non-attendance for three (3) consecutive meetings; b) malversation or misuse of PARCCOM funds; c) non-participation to PARCCOM activities; among others. Due process of law for the PSR's removal shall also be observed.
C. For the unexpired portion of the term of the Chairperson, the nominee ranked number two by the PARC ExCom Screening Committee shall be automatically endorsed by the PARC ExCom to the Office of the President for appointment. However, in case the second-ranked nominee is no longer available, the Chairperson shall be replaced following the regular procedures under Section X of this Administrative Order.
For elected PSRs, the PARCCOM may recommend, through a resolution passed by at least two-thirds (2/3) of its members in a meeting called for the purpose, the automatic replacement of any PSR by the candidate who obtained the second highest vote during the last election. In case there is no longer an available replacement from the last election, the DARPO/DARMO shall conduct an election for the unexpired portion of the PSR's term, according to the procedures under Sections IX and X of this Administrative Order.
XIV. Operation and Management
PARCCOMs shall align their organization, operation and management according to these updated Guidelines. They shall actualize the tooling concepts and principles of the PARCCOM Development Program, namely:
A. Harmonious Working Relationship/Non-Threatening or Win-Win Approach/Team Building, Networking, Alliance/Partnership/Linkage Development.
B. Localization of Issues/Utilization of Mechanisms in Place (Specially in Conflict Resolution).
C. Doctrine of Completed Staff Work.
D. Crisis Management Basics.
E. Continuing Resource Mobilization/Sustainable Self-Reliant Operation.
Higher level tooling inputs and operational instruments may be provided by the PARC Secretariat with the active support of DAR Regional/Provincial Offices and PCITs. Concerned DAR Central Office Bureaus/Units shall also provide whatever technical/administrative support maybe called for from time to time.
XV. Delineation of Responsibilities Between PARCCOM and PCIT
A. The PARCCOM shall exercise overall coordination over the operations of the Provincial CARP Implementing Team (PCIT), the latter being its implementing arm as mandated by E.O. No. 406.
B. The PARCCOM shall provide overall direction in inter-agency collaboration and work programming at the provincial level.
C. The PARCCOM shall utilize the PCIT network in implementing its resolutions and in providing feedback in aid of monitoring and coordination.
D. The PARCCOM shall exercise overall responsibility for monitoring the inter-agency activities and the status of CARP implementation in the province. It shall submit quarterly reports to the PARC.
E. The PCIT shall be responsible for the following functions/responsibilities:
1. Undertake measures to promote, integrate and harmonize the working relationship between and among the participating government agencies and non-government organizations (NGOs);
2. Undertake measures to hasten the generation, development and execution of CARP programs and projects;
3. Undertake measures to consolidate and maximize the utilization of available resources of government for the program;
4. Recommend measures to improve, increase and accelerate the delivery capacity of agencies for the implementation of CARP projects;
5. Submit a monthly accomplishment report to the Secretary of Agrarian Reform through the PARCCOM; and
6. Submit regular reports to PARCCOM on its Program of activities and the status of project implementation in its area of coverage.
F. The PCIT shall elevate to PARCCOM all policy-related issues arising from the performance of its functions. The PARCCOM shall primarily be concerned with policy-making activities while the PCIT shall be responsible for the operational aspects of the CARP.
XVI. Maintenance and Operational Funds
PARC Executive Committee MC No. 7, S. 1997 provides a separate fund for the PARCCOM from the PARC Secretariat. Considering that this fund provides only for Personal Services (PS) and Maintenance and Other Operating Expenditures (MOOE) which are also both subject to certain limits, the PARCCOM is encouraged to mobilize resources within the province/country and/or abroad.
XVII. Counterpart Funding from Participating Organizations
A. The PARCCOM Chairperson and/or the PARO may enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the organized and non-organized sectors represented in the PARCCOM, for the provision of counterpart funds, to cover incidental expenses incurred by the PARCCOM representatives in the performance of their functions and responsibilities. In this regard, the PCIT/its member agencies on their own initiative or upon request by the PARCCOM, may allocate a certain percentage of their respective CARP funds for PARCCOM operations. They may also allocate whatever cash or non-cash support to the PARCCOM such as office building/space, equipment, supplies, communication/transport/related facilities, etc. PCIT-member agencies with CARP-related projects may also be requested/encouraged to allocate resources for PARCCOM operation.
B. The Memorandum of Agreement may include stipulations on the ways and means by which the participating organizations/sectors can assist the PARCCOM.
XVIII. Applicability on Incumbents
These new tenure/processes, upon the date of issuance/effectivity shall be applicable to the incumbents to insure the sustainability of PARCCOM development/people empowerment. The extension of the current tenure of incumbent Chairpersons as a result of this updated guidelines shall, however, be subject to PARC ExCom approval.
The PARO/DARPO and PARCCOM Secretariat shall ensure that these guidelines are disseminated to and discussed with/for the understanding and appropriate compliance of all concerned.
XIX. Effectivity/Repealing Clause
This Administrative Order shall take effect ten (10) days after its publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation pursuant to Section 49 of RA 6657. This AO hereby revises the provisions of DAR AO No. 07, S. 1994 and repeals/revises all other orders, circulars rules and regulations which are inconsistent herewith.
Diliman, Quezon City, December 24, 1997.
(SGD.) ERNESTO D. GARILAO
Chairman, PARC ExCom and Secretary, DAR
Published in The Philippine Daily Inquirer and Manila Bulletin on January 16, 1998.