The Office formulates integrated economic, social, physical and other development plans of the Municipal Government. It undertakes studies and researches for the innovation of the Municipality’s plans and programs of development. It prepares the socio-economic profile of the Municipality based on data and statistics gathered up to the barangay level.

• PROVISION OF TECHNICAL INFORMATION

THE SERVICE:

The Municipal Government provides technical information such as the Socio-Economic Profile, Development Plans, Investment Plans, Accomplishment Reports and other vital documents to researchers, businessmen and others who need it for a specific/legal purpose.

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• PROVISION OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE PREPARATION OF PROJECT PROPOSALS AND TRAINING DESIGNS

THE SERVICE:

The Planning Office provides technical assistance to barangays to barangays, accredited Non-Government Organizations and other offices within the city government in the implementation of projects and conduct of trainings.

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• CONDUCT OF MONITORING & EVALUATION OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS/PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES

THE SERVICE:

As mandated by MC 2004-76, the Planning Office serves as the Secretariat of the Project Monitoring Committee.  This involves the monitoring and evaluation in the implementation of programs/projects/activities by the Local Government Unit.

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• ISSUANCE OF ZONING CERTIFICATION AND LOCATIONAL CLEARANCE

THE SERVICE:

All enterprises and private persons applying for building permit for new construction or expansion/renovation are required to secure a Zoning Certification and Locational Clearance to ensure that the building/business location is allowed/permitted or in conformity with the provisions of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) per se.

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