SEC. 42. The Finance and Administrative Division. - The Office of the Executive Director shall also be assisted by Finance and Administrative Division (FAD) headed by Division Chief subject to the qualifications set by existing laws on appointment. The FAD shall: (1) Monitor and control utilization of funds of all operating units; (2) Provide technical assistance on budgetary matters to operating units; (3) Maintain and update all books of accounts for all funds; (4) Monitor work performances of, and study and implement areas of human resources and management development for, all employees of the TESDA; (5) Coordinate procurement and storekeeping of supplies, materials and equipment and recommend disposal of unserviceable tools and equipment; and (6) Attend to the maintenance of records on deductions and their timely remittance to the proper agencies SEC. 43. The Regional Manpower and Development Center. - The Regional Manpower Training Center (RMDC) shall be headed by a Center Chief or Chief TESD Specialist subject to the qualifications set by existing laws on appointment. The RMDC shall: (1) Serve as the center for excellence in the implementation of Center-based skills trainings; (2) Venue for continuing development of trainers, teachers and instructors; (3) Venue for skills assessments and certifications of Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates; (4) Provide vocational training on specialized programs; (5) Undertake research and development to improve service delivery in the center; and (6) Organize and conduct symposia/seminars and other related activities. SEC. 44. The Provincial Offices. - The Provincial Offices shall be headed by Career Executive Service Officers with the rank of a Director II. The Provincial TESDA Offices (POs) shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Executive Director. The POs shall: (1) Serve as secretariat to Provincial Technical Education and Skills Development Committees (PTESDCs); (2) Provide technical assistance particularly to LGUs for effective supervision, coordination, integration and monitoring of TVET programs within their localities; (3) Review and recommend TESDA programs for implementation within their localities; 135