Section 70Sec./Art. 70

Powers and Functions of the Chief Operating Officer. - In addition to those stated in Section 23 of Presidential Decree No. 564 on the powers of the former General Manager of the PTA, which are hereby adopted under this Act, the Chief Operating Officer shall implement the policies, plans and programs of the TIEZA. He or she shall likewise exercise the following powers and functions:

(a) Recommend to the TIEZA Board the designation of TEZs in accordance with set policies and standards:

(b) Coordinate with the Philippine National Police and other concerned agencies of government for the maintenance of peace and order within the TEZs;

(c) Ensure that all revenues of the TEZs are collected and applied in accordance with law;

(d) Submit to the Board the ongoing and proposed projects, work and financial programs, annual budget of receipts and expenditures of the TEZs;

(e) Receive protests, complaints and claims concerning TEZ operators, enterprises and residents, and make recommendations to the TIEZA Board for appropriate action;

(f) Enforce all legal easements along seashores, lakeshores, riverbanks, among others, as provided under existing laws, rules and regulations, to allow free and open access thereto and aid in the proper development of the national patrimony;

(g) Take such emergency measures as may be necessary to avoid fires, floods and mitigate the effects of storms and other natural or public calamities;

(h) Recommend to the TIEZA Board all necessary acts to properly supervise the operations of TEZ operators;

(i) Coordinate with the TPB for the promotion of tourism and the encouragement of investments in TEZs; and

(j) Exercise such other powers and functions as are necessary to the implementation of this Act.