Functions of the BARC.
Section 47
SEC. 47. Functions of the BARC.—In addition to those provided in Executive Order No. 229, the BARC shall have the following functions: Mediate and conciliate between parties involved in an agrarian dispute including matters related to tenurial and financial arrangements; Assist in the identification of qualified beneficiaries and landowners within the barangay; Attest to the accuracy of the initial parcellary mapping of the beneficiary's tillage; Assist qualified beneficiaries in obtaining credit from lending institutions; Assist in the initial determination of the value of the land; Assist the DAR representative in the preparation of periodic reports on the CARP implementation for submission to the DAR; Coordinate the delivery of support services to beneficiaries; and Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the DAR. (2) The BARC shall endeavor to mediate, conciliate and settle agrarian disputes lodged before it within thirty (30) days from its taking cognizance thereof. If after the lapse of the thirty day period, it is unable to settle the dispute, it shall issue a certification of its proceedings and shall furnish a copy thereof upon the parties within seven (7) days after the expiration of the thirty day period.