Section 7Sec./Art. 7

Functions of the Chairman. - The chairman shall:

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 chairman is hereby authorized to engage the services of experts/consultants either on full time or part-time basis, as may be required in the performance of his functions and duties as may be determined by him;

b. Execute the policies and measures approved by the Metro Manila Council and be responsible for the efficient and effective day-today management of the operations of the MMDA;

c. Prepare the annual budget for the operations of the MMDA for submission to the Council;

d. Submit for consideration of the Council such other policies and measures as he 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 and employees of the MMDA; and exercise the power to discipline subordinate officials and employees under the provisions of law;

f. Prepare an annual report on the accomplishments of the MMDA at the close of each calendar year for submission to the Council and to the President of the Philippines; and

g. Perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the President or by the Council.