MANDATES AND FUNCTIONS OF MPDC

1. Prepare forms, orders, and circulars embodying instructions on budgetary and appropriation matters for the signature of the governor or mayor, as the case may be;

2. Review and consolidate the budget proposals of different departments and offices of the local government unit;

3. Assist the governor or mayor, as the case may be, in the preparation of the budget and during budget hearings;

4. Study and evaluate budgetary implications of proposed legislation and submit comments and recommendations thereon;

5. Submit periodic budgetary reports to the Department of Budget and Management;

6. Coordinate with the treasurer, accountant, and the planning and development coordinator for the purpose of budgeting;

7. Assist the sanggunian concerned in reviewing the approved budgets of component local government units;

8. Coordinate with the planning and development coordinator in the formulation of the local government unit development plan; and

9. Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.