Chapter 2 Regional Reconciliation and Unification Commission (RRUC) SEC. 7. Declaration of Policy. – The Autonomous Regional Government shall adopt the policy of settlement of conflicts by peaceful means, and renounce any form of lawless violence as an instrument of redress. SEC. 8. Mandate. - The Regional Reconciliation and Unification Commission shall serve as an advisory and conflict management body of the Autonomous Regional Government for “Rido”/feuds, thereby helping enhance the promotion and maintenance of peace and security in the region. SEC. 9. Functions. - In the pursuit of its objectives, the Commission shall have the following functions: (1) Recommend policies to Regional Governor; (2) Promote culture of peace and unity in diversity; (3) Coordinate with concerned agencies and bodies in settling conflicts; (4) Undertake region-wide inventory of rido/feud cases and maintain data bank; (5) Strengthen traditional methods of conflict prevention, resolution and management; (6) Monitor and assess projects and programs designed to promote reconciliation and unification of all parties involved in rido/feuds in the region; and (7) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law. SEC. 10. Composition. - The Regional Reconciliation and Unification Commission (RRUC) shall be composed of one (1) Commissioner from each component province of the region. It shall be headed by a Chairman and assisted by a Vice-chairman who shall be appointed by the Regional Governor from among the members of the Commission with a Co-terminus status. SEC. 11. Organizational Structure. - The Regional Reconciliation and Unification Commission (RRUC) is composed of the Offices of the Chairman and the Vice-chairman, the Office of the Executive Director and supported by three (3) divisions namely: Research and Policy Division, Peace Advocacy and Conflict Management Division, and Administrative and Finance Division. The Chairman of the Commission shall recommend to the Regional Governor the appointment of officials and employees lower in rank than the Executive Director of the Commission. The incumbent officials and employees of the commission shall continue to perform their duties and functions and shall be given preferential rights in the filling-up of the created positions pursuant to subsequent implementing rules and regulations issued by competent authority. 211