(1) Initiate and coordinate with all sectors both government and private, the development of the regional tourism plans and policies; (2) Coordinate priority activities and projects of the Department, and other government agencies, and the private sector; (3) Enlist the assistance and support of local government units or provincial or city offices of other departments, bureaus, and agencies in the implementation of the policies of the Department; (4) Provide support to all tourism-related activities of the private sector needing government assistance; (5) Formulate and coordinate the implementation plans/programs of the Department; and of operational, field-level (6) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law. Chapter 5 ARMM Tourism Authority SEC. 10. ARMM Tourism Authority (ATA). – The Autonomous Regional Government may create its own ARMM Tourism Authority (ATA) as an attached agency of the Department of Tourism and shall operate and function in accordance with existing laws, its charter, and executive issuances creating and/or devolving it. TITLE XII TRADE, INDUSTRY AND INVESTMENTS Chapter 1 General Provisions SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. – (1) The Autonomous Regional Government shall encourage, promote and support the establishment of economic zones, industrial centers, ports in strategic areas, and growth centers to attract local and foreign investors and business entrepreneurs; (2) The Autonomous Regional Government shall strengthen the existing Regional Economic Zone Authority in the autonomous region; (3) The Autonomous Regional Government recognizes the private sector as the prime mover of trade, commerce and industry. It shall encourage and support the buildingup of entrepreneurial capability in the Autonomous Region and shall recognize, promote and protect cooperatives; (4) The Autonomous Regional Government shall promote and protect cottage industries by providing assistance such as marketing opportunities, financial support, 156