standards for programs; transparent, effective and efficient implementation of plans and (7) Approve and support the establishment and operation of public and private elementary and high schools and learning centers; (8) Exercise the powers of selection, recruitment, appointment, and promotion of teaching and non-teaching personnel of the DepEd-ARMM; (9) Determine the organizational components divisions, districts and schools; and approve staffing patterns of the (10) Promulgate rules and regulations or such guidelines as may be required for efficient and effective administration, control and supervision and regulation of basic educational institutions including the Madaris; (11) Delegate to Divisions such powers, functions and responsibilities as are appropriate including powers of selection, recruitment, appointment, and promotion of teaching and non- teaching personnel; (12) Monitor and evaluate the performance and compliance with DepEd-ARMM standards of those bodies to which it has delegated powers, functions or responsibilities; (13) Evaluate all schools division superintendents and assistant division superintendents in the region; (14) Adopt and implement programs and projects in coordination with various stakeholders for the promotion and advancement of both formal and informal education; (15) Propose and recommend measures on basic education for enactment into laws; (16) Establish, promote and foster linkages and conduits with national as well as international academic, research, and Islamic-oriented educational and cultural institutions whose objectives are consistent with this Act; and (17) Perform such other functions and powers as may be provided by law. SEC. 17. Basic Education Structure. - The Basic Education Structure in ARMM shall involve the formal elementary and secondary education, including early childhood education, public and private madaris, alternative learning system, and informal education. SEC. 18. Organization of the DepEd-ARMM. - The DepEd-ARMM shall consist of the Regional Office, Office of the Schools Divisions, District Offices and the Schools. 70