Powers and Functions of the Authorities.
Section 6
SEC. 6. Powers and Functions of the Authorities. — The powers, functions, duties and responsibilities of the different authorities authorized to be established under this Decree shall include the following: Regulate all exports, business or trade involving exports of goods or products as may be specified by the NEDA; Ascertain from actual and potential producers, manufacturers and traders of such specified export products the types of problems that impede their program of export development and expansion; Determine ways and means to rationalize the production and marketing operations of the exports of the specified products in order to facilitate effective and competitive marketing of said products in the overseas markets; Coordinate government efforts to solve problems and obstacles faced by the producers, manufacturers and traders of the specified products; Negotiate and enter into contracts or agreements with local or foreign entities, private or public, as would enhance and protect the exports of such products; Establish and maintain such facilities and services, in such areas wherever necessary, for the promotion and development of the export of said products; Make arrangements with public or private sectors to provide for logistical supports in meeting and fulfilling export commitments; Establish a scheme among producers, manufacturers, and exporters as would coordinate their efforts and avoid wastes, insure equitable distribution of benefits and their corresponding burden and responsibilities, with the end in view of developing and maintaining an operation of economies of scale; Take steps as to afford the producers, manufacturers and traders such incentive and/or assistance from any source; Promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary for the effective implementation of this Decree; Establish and enforce a system of business discipline as will insure effective compliance with the rules and regulations insured by the authority; and Do such other acts as may be necessary to attain the objectives declared in this Decree. All government offices and agencies performing functions relative to exports shall coordinate and abide by the applicable orders, rules and regulations issued by the authorities organized pursuant to this Decree.