Section 8Sec./Art. 8

The Senior Managers. The Administrator shall be assisted by a Senior Manager for Operations, a Senior Manager for Planning, and a Senior Manager for Finance and Administration, all of whom are appointees of the President of the Philippines, as recommended by the Administrator and Council, subject to civil service laws, rules and regulations. They shall enjoy security of tenure unless removed for cause in accordance with law.

A.The Senior Manager for Operations shall have the following functions:

(1)Assist the Administrator in the administration of the MBLISTTDA and supervision of subordinate personnel;

(2)Assist the Administrator in the supervision of operation centers and units of the MBLISTTDA;

(3)Assist the Administrator in the review of plans and programs for the MBLISTTDA and the LGUs, and in the preparation of the annual report of the activities and accomplishments of the MBLISTTDA; and

(4)Perform such other duties and functions as may be lawfully delegated or assigned by the Administrator from time to time.

B.The Senior Manager for Planning shall possess not less than five (5) years extensive experience in development and planning or a master's degree in Urban Planning or related discipline, and shall have the following functions:

(1)Provide technical assistance to the Administrator;

(2)Assist in the crafting and formulation of medium- and long-term development plan; and

(3)Perform other functions as delegated by the Administrator.

C.The Senior Manager for Finance and Administration shall perform the following functions:

(1)Assist in the preparation of the MBLISTTDA annual budget;

(2)Assist in the preparation of medium- and long-term investment program for the delivery of social services;

(3)Assist in the preparation of budgetary expenditure and sources of financing programs for the operation of MBLISTTDA; and

(4)Perform other functions as may be delegated by the Administrator.