Functions and composition of the Regional Offices.
Section 21
SEC. 21. Functions and composition of the Regional Offices.—There are created eleven Regional Offices pursuant to the provisions of Chapter III, Part II of the Integrated Reorganization Plan. The Regional Office shall be responsible for the general supervision, direction, evaluation, and coordination of the operations and activities of the Department within the Region. It shall perform the following functions, among others: Administer, coordinate, and supervise the execution and/or the management of projects and activities in the region; Assign equipment among the district offices and among projects in the region in coordination with the major equipment depot concerned; and assign and allocate materials among district offices and among projects in the region; Under delegated authority, approve project work programs, plans, estimates, specifications, requisitions, procurement of materials and authority to undertake projects by administration or contract within the budgetary limits, plans, programs, policies and standards laid down by the appropriate headquarters entities; Approve, under delegated authority, appointments of personnel of the district offices in the region; and render decisions on personnel and other administrative matters; Undertake design work and project studies for less complex projects; and Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.