Duties and Functions.
Section 40
SEC. 40. Duties and Functions. - The Council shall exercise the following duties: (a) Develop and periodically update, in coordination with the DOH. a national multi-sectoral strategic plan for mental health that further operationalizes the objectives of this Act which shall include the following: (1) The country's targets and strategies in protecting the rights of Filipinos with mental health needs and in promoting mental health and the well-being- of Filipinos, as provided in this Act; (2) The government's plan in establishing a rational unified and integrated service delivery network for mental health services including the development of health human resources and information system for mental health; and (3) The budgetary requirements and a corollary investment plan that shall identify the sources of funds for its implementation; (b) Monitor the implementation of the rules and regulations of this Act and the strategic plan for mental health: undertake mid-term assessments and evaluations of the impact of the interventions in achieving the objectives of this Act; (c) Ensure the implementation of the policies provided in this Act. and issue or cause issuance of orders, or make recommendations to the implementing agencies as the Council considers appropriate: (d) Coordinate the activities and strengthen working relationships among national government agencies, LGUs, and nongovernment agencies involved in mental health promotion; (e) Coordinate with foreign and international organizations regarding data collection, research and treatment modalities for persons with psychiatric, neurologic and substance use- disorders and other addictions: (f) Coordinate joint planning and budgeting of relevant agencies to ensure funds for programs and projects indicated in the strategic medium-term plan are included in the agency's annual budget; (g) Call upon other government agencies and stakeholders to provide data and information in formulating policies and programs, and to assist the Council in the performance of its functions: and (h) Perform other duties and functions necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act;.