TITLE XXII PEACE MONITORING AND RECONCILIATION Chapter 1 ARMM Peace Process Office (APPO) SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy- It is the policy of the Regional Autonomous Government of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) to actively participate in peace processes in consonance with the principle of settlement of conflicts by peaceful means, and abhorrence of any form of lawless violence as an instrument of redress. SEC. 2. Mandate. – The ARMM Peace Process Office (APPO) shall be in charge for peace processes affecting the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). SEC. 3. The existing Joint Monitoring Committee shall be renamed as ARMM Peace Process Office (APPO). SEC. 4. Functions. - The ARMM Peace Process Office (APPO) shall perform the following functions: (1) Participate in peace processes affecting ARMM; (2) Coordinate with concerned agencies and bodies involved in peace processes; (3) Recommend policies concerning the promotion of peace in the region; (4) Conduct dialogues with stakeholders in peace building; (5) Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of programs and projects focused on peace building; (6) Monitor implementation of peace agreements and initiatives; and (7) Perform such other functions as may be authorized by the Regional Governor. SEC. 5. APPO Organizational Structure. The ARMM Peace Process Office is composed of the Office of the Peace Adviser with a rank equivalent to Director II and shall be assisted by one (1) Legal Officer, at least five (5) Technical Staff and at least three (3) Administrative/Finance Staff. SEC. 6. Qualifications and Term of Office. - The Peace Adviser must be a naturalborn citizen of the ARMM and a resident thereof for at least five (5) years preceding his/her appointment. He/she shall have sufficient background and experience in peace building affecting the Bangsamoro people. His/her term of office shall be co-terminus with that of the appointing authority, unless sooner removed for just cause. 210