Institutional Linkages of The MMDA
- The MMDA consults, coordinates and works closely with the LGUs, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and other national government agencies and accredited people's organizations (POs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the private sector operating in Metro Manila. The MMDA chairman or his authorized representative from among the Council members, is the ex officio member of the boards of government corporations and committees of the department and offices of government whose activities are relevant to the objectives and responsibilities of the MMDA includes but not be limited to Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS), DOTC, DPWH, HUDCC and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
- The MMDA shall have a master plan that will serve as the framework for the local development plans of the component LGUs.
- The MMDA submits its development plans and investment programs to the NEDA for integration into the Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP) and public investment program.
- The implementation of the MMDA's plans, programs, and projects is undertaken by the LGUs, the concerned national government agencies, the POs, NGOs and the private sector and the MMDA itself where appropriate. For this purpose, the MMDA may enter into contracts, memoranda of agreement and other cooperative arrangements with these bodies for the delivery of the required services within Metropolitan Manila.
- The MMDA, in coordination with the NEDA and the Department of Finance, interfaces with the foreign assistance agencies for purposes of obtaining financing support, grants and donations in support of its programs and projects.
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