Powers and Functions of the Reserve Superintendent.
Section 10
SEC. 10. Powers and Functions of the Reserve Superintendent. — The Reserve Superintendent shall have full responsibility for the protection of the resources within the Reserve. As such, he/she shall have the following duties and responsibilities in addition to those provided under existing rules and regulations: Serve as secretariat to the PAMB-SMR with the duty to provide the PAMB-SMR with all the information necessary to make appropriate decisions for the implementation of this Act; Hire and supervise the necessary personnel to support operations as the budget may allow; Establish a productive partnership with local communities, including groups supporting the achievement of the goals and objectives of this Act; Develop and implement marine reserve information, education and visitor programs; Enforce the laws, rules and regulations and PAMB-SMR resolutions relevant to the Reserve and its buffer zones, and assist in the prosecution of offenses; Monitor all activities within the Reserve and its buffer zones in conformity with the management plan; and Perform such other function as the PAMB-SMR may assign.