Specific Functions:
The Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDO) is mandated to perform the following:
a. Formulate integrated economic, social, physical and other development plans and policies for consideration of the Municipal Development Council;
b. Conduct continuing studies, researches and training programs necessary to evolve plans and programs for implementation;
c. Integrate and coordinate all sectoral plans and studies undertaken by the different functional groups or agencies;
d. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the different development programs, projects and activities of the municipality;
e. Prepare comprehensive plans and other development planning documents for consideration by the Municipal Development Council;
f. Analyze the income and expenditure patterns, formulate and recommend fiscal plans and policies for consideration by the Municipal Finance Committee;
g. Promote people participation on development planning within the municipality;
h. Exercise such other powers, duties and functions as maybe prescribed by law or ordinance.