6) Private Sector Representative Member SEC. 12. Powers and Functions of the Executive Office. - The Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) Executive Office shall: (1) Implement zoning and other land use control standards and guidelines; (2) Review, evaluate and endorse to the Board for appropriate action comprehensive land use/development plans and zoning ordinances; (3) Issue rules and regulations to enforce policies, mandates and legislation regulating the use of land, its value and rentals and improvements on it; (4) Ensure compliance with policies, plans, standards and guidelines on human settlements; (5) Act as the appellate body on decisions and actions of local government unit zoning bodies; (6) Act on cases arising out of all housing subdivision controversies and violations of zoning ordinance; (7) Develop and implement prototype projects in line with its regulatory functions; (8) Issue orders, after conducting the appropriate investigation, for the cessation or closure of any use or activity and for vacating or demolition of any building or structure for violation or failure to comply with relevant laws and directives; (9) Define and institutionalize housing and land use planning process at all levels; (10) Assist and support local government units in the formulation and implementation of urban development plans; (11) Provide training to the different sectors to build up their capabilities in planning and management of urban development undertakings; (12) Perform other functions as may be provided by law or as directed by the Regional Governor. SEC. 13. Organizational Structure. – The HLURB Executive Office is composed of the Office of the Executive Director, the Administrative and Finance Division, the Technical Division, the Legal Division and the HLURB Satellite Offices. SEC. 14. Functions of the Executive Director – The Executive Director shall perform the following functions: (1) Execute and/or administer the policies and measures approved by the Board; 187