Section 2 of A
SECTION 1. Section 2 of A.O. No. 34, s of 2002, is hereby amended to read as follows: "SEC. 2. Functions, Duties and Responsibilities of the CORD - The CORD shall perform, among others, the following functions, duties and responsibilities: Assist in articulating the region's concerns and perceptions in the Cabinet, with other Departments, the Office of the President and concerned agencies; Assist the President in the speedy, efficient and orderly resolution of problems in government operations in his/her assigned region: b.1. By determining grievances or concerns that need to be addressed immediately; b.2. By following up the actions of concerned government agencies; b.3. By informing the people in the area of the results on actions taken by the government; In coordination with the Regional Development Councils (RDC) and other local special bodies, assist in defining priorities and projects in the region; Monitors government projects and programs at the regional level i.e. - those accomplished and not accomplished, and the reasons why they were not accomplished immediately; Insure that all programs, projects and activities of the national government in the region are well implemented, and information thereon fully disseminated to the people through various mechanisms and strategies; Check on public information aspect of any project and/or program; Be prepared to report on high-impact matters/concerns and the measures taken by the government to address them for public information purposes; Identify and clarify issues and concerns affecting peace and order and security, thru the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) and the Cabinet Oversight Committee on Internal Security (COC-IS) sub-national levels; Monitor the conduct of government forces/agencies involved in Peace and Order and security matters; Undertake regular visits for the purpose of conducting consultations with local officials and the private sector in his/her region of assignment; Act as Lead Convenor during Presidential regional meetings; Submit reports as necessary of his/her activities to the President through the Executive Secretary; Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the President."