Section 10October 21, 2008, Sec./Art. 10

Operation and Maintenance of Centers. - The Center and its satellites must be located in an area which is safe and accessible to the residents.

(a) Maintenance - The municipal government shall ensure that the Centers are supported by appropriate network of organizational support systems and mechanisms, including human resource.

(b) Supervision - The municipal mayor shall have overall supervision over the programs and services offered by the Centers: Provided, That the Municipal Advisory Board shall provide assistance and guidance in organizing, strengthening and sustaining the Centers hereinafter created.

(c) Personnel - The personnel component of the Center shall depend on the size of the population in the barangays which form part of its service area. The municipal mayor shall appoint a Municipal Training Coordinator (MTC) who shall serve in a full-time capacity.

The MTC shall oversee the day-to-day operations of the Center. The MTC must be capable of supervising the planning and the implementation of services offered by the Center in coordination with other relevant municipal officers such as, but not limited to, the Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator, the Agriculture Officer and the Public Employment Service Officer.

The municipal mayor shall determine the number of staff complement and appoint the same who shall assist the MTC in discharging its duties. Additional manpower for the Centers may include the following:

(1) Officers and members of barangay councils;

(2) Volunteers from the private or public sector, including staff of the sangguniang barangay, members of socio-civic organizations, out-of-school youth or students on vacation; and

(3) Students enrolled in practicum courses such as the on-the-job trainees.

(d) Funding - The municipal government shall set aside funds from any available local revenues in an amount deemed appropriate by the municipal officials concerned for the operation and maintenance of the Center and their satellite centers, if any.