(5) Require all cooperatives, their federations and unions in the ARMM to submit their annual reports and their financial statements, duly audited by certified public accountants, and general information sheets; (6) Assist cooperatives in the ARMM in accessing financial and other forms of assistance under such terms and conditions as are calculated to strengthen their viability and autonomy; (7) Administer all grants and donations coursed through the regional government for cooperative development in the ARMM without prejudice to the right of cooperative to directly receive and administer such grants and donation upon agreement with the grantors and donors thereof; (8) Upon request of either or both parties, to mediate and conciliate disputes within a cooperative or between cooperatives in the ARMM; (9) Formulate and adopt continuing policy initiatives in consultation with the cooperative sector in the ARMM through public hearings; and (10) Perform such other functions under existing laws. SEC. 5. Organizational Structure. – The Authority shall be composed of the Office the Regional Administrator; the Administrative and Finance Division; the Operation and Technical Management Division; the Promotion and the Training and Project Development Division and shall have the following functions: (1) Office of the Regional Administrator - The Regional Administrator is the Chief Executive and head of the office. He/she shall be appointed by the Regional Governor for a fixed term of four (4) years; (2) Administrative and Finance Management Division – The Administrative and Finance Management Division headed by a Chief Administrative Officer or its equivalent shall provide advice and assistance, support on budgetary, financial and fiscal matters, administrative management and other matters that shall strengthen the administrative and financial capability of the office; (3) Operation and Technical Management Division - The Operation and Technical Management Division headed by a Chief Development Officer or its equivalent shall recommend policies, strategies, plans and programs on cooperatives and extend necessary support and technical assistance towards upgrading managerial/technical and fiscal capabilities of cooperatives. (4) Promotion, Training and Project Development Division – The Promotion Education and Training Division headed by a Training Officer V or its equivalent shall promote and provide cooperative education to prospective members as required in the organizational processes and coordinate with the concern sector and conduct management and skills training to officers and members of cooperative. 185

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