Section 10Sec./Art. 10

Functions of the Chairperson of the Council. -The Chairperson of the Council, herein referred to as the Chairperson, shall exercise the following functions:

(a) Appoint, subject to civil service laws, rules and regulations, all subordinate officers and employees who shall enjoy security of tenure and may be removed only for cause in accordance with law. The Chairperson is authorized to engage the services of experts or consultants either on full-time or part-time basis, as may be required in the performance of the Chairperson's functions and duties;

(b) Execute the policies and measures approved by the Council and be responsible for the efficient and effective day-to-day management of the operations of the MDDA;

(c) Prepare the annual budget for the operations of the MDDA for submission to the Council;

(d) Submit for consideration of the Council such other duties and measures as the Chairperson may deem necessary to carry out the purposes and provisions of this Act;

(e) Subject to the guidelines and policies set by the Council, prepare the staffing pattern and fix the number of subordinate officials and employees of the MDDA in accordance with civil service laws, rules and regulations, and evaluation and approval of the DBM and exercise the power to discipline subordinate officials and employees under the provisions of law;

(f) Prepare an annual report on the accomplishment of the MDDA at the close of each calendar year for submission to the Council and to the President of the Philippines;

(g) Serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Davao International Airport Authority (DIAA) pursuant to Republic Act No. 11457, otherwise known as the Charter of the Davao International Airport Authority; and

(h) Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President of the Philippines or by the Council.

The Chairperson, as head of the implementing arm of the MDDA, shall be assisted by a General Manager, an Assistant General Manager for Finance and Administration, an Assistant General Manager for Planning, and an Assistant General Manager for Operations, all of whom shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines upon the recommendation of majority of the Council, subject to civil service laws, rules and regulations. These officials shall enjoy security of tenure and may be removed only for cause in accordance with law.

The Assistant General Manager for Planning must have at least five (5) years extensive experience in development and planning or must hold a Master's degree in urban planning or similar disciplines.