e e a, Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL SUR Municipality of Loreto OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MAYOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 84-2021 MAS AN ORDER RENAMING THE MUNICIPAL ECONOMIC AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION OFFICE (MEIPO) TO MUNICIPAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION OFFICE (MEDIPO) AND AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE ITS ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WHEREAS, Section 19 of the Philippine Constitution provides, in substance, that the State shall develop self-reliant and independent national economy effectively controlled by the Filipinos; WHEREAS, this is further supported by the issuance of Memorandum Circular 2010-113 of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) which in substance encourages Local Chief Executives to designate a Local Economic and Investment Promotion Officer in their respective jurisdiction WHEREAS, the recent Advisory of DILG dated 30 April 2021, in support to Memorandum Circular 2020-167, has consistently expressed the establishment of Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (LEDIPO) and the designation of Local Economic and Investment Promotions Officer (LEDIPO), vice the Local Economic and Investment Promotion Office (LEIPO) mandated by Memorandum Circular 2010-113; WHEREAS, the new Memorandum Cicular 2020-167 on the promotion of Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion and Establishment of LEDIP Office/Unit in all Provinces, Cities and Municipalities relatively amended the guidelines presently observed by the LGU-Loreto's LEIPO thus the need to immediately align the latter's policy in consonance with the direction of national issuances. NOW THEREFORE, |, LORIFE M. OTAZA, Municipal Mayor of Loreto, Province of Agusan del Sur, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law do hereby declare the following: Section 1. RENAMING. The Municipal Economic and Investment Promotion Office (MEIPO), in compliance with the Memorandum Circular No. Page 1of 4 re2020-167 dated 09 December 2020, is hereby renamed as Municipal Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office (MEDIPO) and will be headed by an appointed and/or designated Municipal Economic Development and Investment Promotion Officer (MEDIP Officer). Section 2. POLICY CONTENT AND GUIDELINES. The role of the Municipal Economic Development and Investment Promotions Officer (MEDIO) in the facilitation and coordination of the municipal economic development and investment promotion advocacies of the local government unit considers a crucial undertaking to create and mobilize a capacitated structure to organize all programs and projects Section 3. AMENDED FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The Office/Unit will take charge of all activities related to local government's investment facilitation and promotion activities, local enterprise development, establishment and support mechanism for the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs), provide mechanisms for business retention and expansion, and other business and provide mechanisms for business and economic activities to attract investments and generate employment. It shall be headed by the Municipal Economic Development and Investment Promotions Officer (MEDIPO). Specific functions are as follows: 3.a. Serve as member of the advisory group that will guide the local government for investment promotion. 3.b. Steer the creation of a business enabling environment to attract, retain or expand investments. 3c. Advocate and promote policies and practices that will encourage local investments such as: @. Preparation of local government's Economic Development aligned with the Municipal Development and Physical Framework Plan (MDPFP), Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP). Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) and Local Investment and Incentive Code (LIC). b. Marketing and Promotion Strategies of the local government. 3d. In close coordination with the Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator, identify revenue generating and enterprise development projects of the local government which may be implemented by the private sector through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements; 3.e. Establish and maintain a local economic database containing relevant facts and figures on the local economy to be able to provide information about business potentials of the local government including its services to prospective investors to attract more investment to flow in the locality; Page 2 of 4Si, Conduct mission trips in relation to promotion and marketing activities of the local government to attract investments; 3.g. Assist and support local councils whose undertaking are related to economic development: 3h. Assist in the promotion and development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the locality, as well as all other potential investors, particularly in (1) securing licenses and permits, (2) identifying business or joint venture partners, raw materials suppliers and possible business sites, (3) sourcing skilled manpower and service providers, and (4) facilitating the resolution of issues and concems encountered by business entities; 3i. Estatblsh and maintain partnership with Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center, Department of Trade and Industry (DT), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Finance (DOF), and Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF), along with other national government regulatory agencies and with the private sector, NGO/CSOs, academe and other stakeholders in the implementation of programs, projects and activities that will promote the business- friendliness and competitiveness of the local government; 3). Represent the Municipality in trade and investment meetings, conferences, and other similar activities in both domestic and foreign venues; and 3k. Prepare and disseminate investments promotion collaterals, e.g., brochures, and a website of the local government for the purpose of information dissemination, including issuing reminders to Registered Enterprises, and providing information relevant to investors, among other information generally relevant to doing business. Section 4, STRUCTURE OF MUNICIPAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION. THE MEDIP Office shall be composed but not limited the following: 4.a, Municipal Economic Development and Investment Promotion Officer or MEDIPO-Designate; 4.b. Supported by a minimum of one (1) or two (2) Technical Support Staff to be designated by the Local Chief Executive (LCE) supported by Executive Order; 4.c. If feasible and viable, the MEDIPO may opt to establish the following divisions with the following functions enumerated in Memorandum Circular No. 2020-167: a. Economic Enterprise Division; b. Business Development Division; and c. Investment Services Division. Section 5. FUNDING. The local goverment shall allocate funds to defray operational and administrative expenses of the MEDIPO. Page 3 of 4Section 6. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. In the event that any provision of this order or any part hereof is declared invalid, illegal or unconstitutional, the provisions not affected by the declaration shall remain in force and effect. Section 7. REPEALING CLAUSE. All rules, regulation, order and or circulars inconsistent or contrary to the provisions of this Order are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. Section 8. EFFECTIVITY. This Order shall take effect immediately and shall remain in full force and effect until revoked by the undersigned. Section 9. DISSEMINATION. Component Barangay Local Government Units at all levels, Local Finance Committee, Local and National Government Agencies within the municipality and all concerned shall be furnished copies of this Order. Done this 20" day of May 2021 at the Office of the Municipal Mayor, Poblacion, Municipality of Loreto, Province of Agusan del Sur, Caraga Region, Philippines. Page 4 of 4