Creation of a National Human Settlements Board.
Section 21
SEC. 21. Creation of a National Human Settlements Board. - The powers and functions of the attached agencies with respect to policy and program development shall be exercised by a single Board of Trustees, known as the National Human Settlements Board, hereinafter referred to as the Board, with the Secretary of the Department as Chairperson and the following as members: (a) The Director General of NEDA or his/her designated Deputy Secretary General; (b) The Secretary of Finance or his/her duly designated Undersecretary; (c) The Secretary of Budget and Management or his/her duly designated Undersecretary; (d) The Secretary of Department of Public Works and Highways or his/her duly designated Undersecretary; (e) The Secretary of the Interior and Local Government or his/her duly designated Undersecretary; and (f) The Head of each attached agency of the Department. Provided, That the Home Development Mutual Fund's corporate powers and functions shall continue to be exercised by its own Board of Trustees, as provided for under Republic Act No. 9679.