Section 9Sec./Art. 9

Functions of the Secretary. - The Secretary, who shall serve as the country's Chief Economist, shall have the following functions:

(a) Advise the President and the Members of Cabinet on matters of national and subnational economic and social development;

(b) Provide regular reports to the President and the Members of Cabinet on the state of the economy and challenges ahead;

(c) Lead public discourse on the latest trends, strategic issues, futures thinking, and key developments and their relevant implications for the country;

(d) Provide executive direction and supervision over and establish policies and standards for the efficient and effective operations of the DEPDev;

(e) Exercise disciplinary powers over officers and employees of the DEPDev in accordance with law, including their investigation and the designation of a committee or officer to conduct such investigation;

(f) Promulgate such rules and regulations as may be required to implement the objectives of this Act and the DEPDev's mandate, objectives, and policies; and

(g) Perform other functions as may be provided by law or assigned by the President.