Administrative Code of 1987
Section 6. Undersecretaries. - The Secretary shall be assisted by three (3) Undersecretaries. The Secretary is hereby authorized to delineate and assign the respective functional areas of responsibility of the Undersecretaries, provided, that such responsibility shall be with respect to the mandate and objectives of the Department; and provided, further, that no Undersecretary shall be assigned primarily administrative responsibilities. Within his functional area of responsibility, an Undersecretary shall have the following functions:
(1) Advise and assist the Secretary in the formulation and implementation of the Department's policies, plans, programs and projects;
(2) Oversee the operational activities of the Department;
(3) Coordinate the programs and projects of the Department for efficient and effective administration;
(4) Serve as deputy for the Secretary;
(5) Perform, when so designated, the powers and functions of the Secretary, during the latter's absence or incapacity; and
(6) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law or assigned by the Secretary to promote efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of frontline services.