(3) Establish policies and standards for the operation of the Department pursuant to the approved programs of government; (4) Promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out department objectives, policies, functions, plans, programs and projects; (5) Promulgate administrative issuances necessary for the efficient administration of the offices under the Regional Secretary and for proper execution of the laws relative thereto. These issuances shall not prescribe penalties for their violation, except when expressly authorized by law; (6) Exercise disciplinary powers over officers and employees under the Regional Secretary in accordance with law, including their investigation and the designation of a committee or officer to conduct such investigation; (7) Appoint all officers and employees of the Department except those whose appointments are vested in the Regional Governor or in some other appointing authority; (8) Exercise jurisdiction over all bureaus, offices, agencies and corporations under the Department as are provided by law, and in accordance with the applicable relationships; (9) Delegate authority to officers and employees under the Regional Secretary's direction in accordance with this Code; and (10) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law. SEC. 9. Submission of Performance Evaluation Reports. - The Regional Secretary shall formulate and enforce a system of measuring and evaluating periodically and objectively the performance of the Department and submit the same annually to the Regional Governor. The Regional Secretary shall likewise prepare and submit to the Regional Governor an estimate of the necessary expenditures of the Department during the next fiscal year, on the basis of the reports and estimates submitted by bureaus and offices under him/her. SEC. 10. Powers and Duties of the Career Assistant Regional Secretary. – Except as may be provided otherwise in this Code, as a general rule, the Assistant Regional Secretary shall have the following general powers and duties: (1) Assist the Regional Secretary in the formulation and implementation of department policies, programs, projects and activities; (2) Oversee all the operational activities of the Department for which he/she shall be responsible to the Regional Secretary; (3) Coordinate policies, programs and projects of the Department and be responsible for their efficient and effective implementation; 38