Administrative Code of 1987

Section 18

The Department is hereby authorized to establish, operate and maintain a Regional Office in each of the administrative regions of the country. Each Regional Office shall be headed by a Regional Director who shall be assisted by an Assistant Regional Director. The Regional Director shall be responsible for the School Divisions and their Superintendents within his administrative region.

Section 19

A Regional Office shall have, within its administrative region, the following functions: (1) Formulate the regional plan of education based on the national plan of the Department taking into account the specific needs and special traditions of the region; (2) Implement laws, rules, regulations, policies, plans, programs and projects of the Department; (3) Provide economical, efficient and effective education service to the people; (4) Coordinate with regional offices of other Departments, Offices and agencies in the region; (5) Coordinate with local government units; and (6) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.