SEC. 32. Specific Duties and Functions of the Director of the Bureau of Research and Planning Services. - The Director shall exercise supervision over the regional planning and other field offices and in coordination with Bureau Directors and officers of the Department, perform the following duties and functions: (1) Plan, direct and supervise the Bureau of Research and Planning Services Staff in the performance of their duties; (2) Supervise the collection, processing and dissemination of Basic Education Information System (BEIS), Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and Madrasah Information System (MIS); (3) Supervise the establishment and operation of a management information services; (4) Recommend policies to Senior Regional/ Divisional Management on programs and project implementations; (5) Prepare educational statistics to be plans and budgetary proposals; used as basis for the formulation of policies, (6) Supervise the conduct of educational researches undertaken by the Bureau; (7) Direct and supervise the preparation of the Regional Basic Education Plan; (8) Perform such other functions as may be directed by the proper authority. SEC. 33. Bureau of Physical Education and Sports Development. - This Bureau shall be headed by a Director, and assisted by Education Supervisors who shall be appointed by the Regional Governor upon recommendation of the Regional Secretary in accordance with paragraph 6, Section 22, Article II of MMA Act 279 and pertinent Civil Service laws, rules and regulations. It shall perform the following functions. (1) Formulate, develop and evaluate plans, programs, curricular designs and instructional materials for physical fitness and sports development; (2) Provide, devise and update training programs and courses for physical education teachers; (3) Coordinate with the other agencies of the government on their physical fitness and sports development programs; (4) Propose and initiate the implementation of plans to set up sport centers and facilities, including the procurement of athletic equipment; and (5) Perform such other functions as may be necessary to ensure efficient implementation of the education physical fitness and sports development program in the region. 77