Section 40Sec./Art. 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 target 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 developmental health human resources and information system for mental health; and

(3) The budgetary requirements and a corollary investment plan that shall idetntify 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 disorder 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 purpose of this Act.