Section 10Sec./Art. 10

Operation and Management. - The LGUs concerned shall be primarily responsible for the maintenance, operation, and management of evacuation centers established under this Act.ℒαwρhi৷

The local sanggunian shall promulgate rules, guidelines and procedures for the use and operation of the evacuation center under its jurisdiction, including on the utilization of the evacuation center for other activities or purposes authorized by the LGU: Provided, That the utilization of the evacuation center and its amenities for such authorized activities or purposes shall only be temporary with corresponding provisions on cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing immediately after use: Provided, further, That it shall not in any way compromise the serviceability or impede the use thereof when a disaster occurs: Provided, furthermore, That the evacuation center and its facilities may not be used for partisan political activities: Provided, finally, That the LGU shall impose the appropriate penalties on the organizers of authorized activities when the evacuation center suffers any damage, defacement, or loss during or as a result of such activities.

The LGUs may enter into MOAs with other LGUs for shared use of evacuation centers, as the need arises. LGUs may also enter into contracts beneficial for the evacuation centers, including, but not limited to, the enhancement of amenities and upgrading of building capacity. The DILG shall set the guidelines for the MOA, taking into account the use for the evacuation center, the duration thereof, the responsibility for its maintenance and upkeep, and such other factors which will make the evacuation center suitable for its intended purpose.

The LGUs shall be responsible for facilitating the general cleaning and repair of facilities, including fumigation, and for ensuring that the facility is safe for its intended use. The city or municipality shall conduct a mandatory audit of infrastructures used as evacuation centers at least once every year and immediately after the occurrence of a hazard or disaster.