Section 9April 10, 2007, Sec./Art. 9

Mandates of the PNVSCA. The PNVSCA shall have the following functions:

(a) Review and formulate policies and guidelines concerning the national volunteer service program consistent with national development priorities;

(b) Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the national volunteer service program in order that volunteer assistance may fit into the total national development goals;

(c) Act as clearing house for matters pertaining to international volunteer services;

(d) Develop and implement prototypes and models of volunteering for adoption by institutions and communities;

(e) Provide technical services and support for capability building of volunteers and volunteer organizations;

(f) Undertake advocacy for the promotion and recognition of volunteerism as a tool for development;

(g) Establish and maintain a national network of volunteer organizations and serve as liaison between and among local and foreign governmental private voluntary organizations including the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) ; and

(h) Administer all the PNVSCA funds from all sources including foreign aid in accordance with accounting and auditing requirements. For this purpose, the executive director of the PNVSCA shall submit an organizational plan upon advice of the MultiSectoral Advisory Body to the Department of Budget and Management.