(4) Coordinate programs of private schools and assessment centers; (5) Establish network of institutions, LGUs and enterprises implementing the TVET programs; and (6) Perform such other functions as may be authorized. SEC. 45. The Provincial Manpower and Development Center. - The Provincial Manpower Training Center (PMTC) shall be headed by a Supervising TESD Specialist, to be appointed by the Executive Director subject to the qualifications set by Civil Service Laws, Rules and Regulations on appointment. The PMTCs shall: (1) Serve as the center of excellence in the conduct of Center-based skills trainings in the provinces; (2) Serve as venues for the assessment and certification of TVET graduates; and (3) Serve as venue for trainers‟ trainings. Appointment of TESDA Official and Personnel. The Executive Director of the TESDA Secretariat, the Director II and its Provincial Directors shall be appointed by the Regional Governor. All other personnel in the Secretariat shall be appointed by the Executive Director subject to existing Civil Service Laws, Rules and Regulations. SEC. 46. Regional Technical Education and Skills Development (RTESD) Plan. The Authority in the ARMM shall formulate a Comprehensive ARMM Regional Plan for Middle-level manpower based on the ARMM Regional Development Plan of policies for the optimum allocation, development and utilization of skilled workers for employment, entrepreneurship and technology development for economic and social growth. TITLE VIII PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS Chapter 1 General Provisions SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. - The Autonomous Regional Government shall maintain an engineering and construction arm and continuously develop its technology, for the purposes of ensuring the safety of all infrastructure facilities and securing for all public works and highways the highest efficiency and the most appropriate quality in construction. The planning, design, construction and maintenance of infrastructure facilities, especially regional highways, flood control and water resources development objectives, shall be the responsibility of such an engineering and construction arm. 136