(5) Provide special education for differently-abled persons, who need modified teaching methods to develop their mental and/or physical capacity to the maximum; and (6) Perform such other functions as may be necessary to ensure efficient implementation of alternative learning system, non- formal education, and special education programs in the region. SEC. 36. Specific Duties and Functions of the Director of the Bureau of Alternative Learning System (ALS). - The Director shall exercise supervision over the ALS programs in the region and other field offices and perform the following duties and functions: (1) Formulate, develop, evaluate educational policies, plan, programs and standards with respect to Alternative Learning System; (2) Develop guidelines necessary in guiding the regional and field offices in the proper implementation of such plans and programs; (3) Provide technical assistance to the Regional Secretary of Department of Education on matters pertaining to Alternative Learning System; (4) Maintain dialogue with the regional and other field offices for the improvement of established plans and programs and to determine problems arising there from; and (5) Perform such other functions as may be required by proper authority. SEC. 37. Bureau of Administrative and Financial Management Services. - This Bureau shall be headed by a Director and assisted by Assistant Director and support staff, 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. The Director shall exercise supervision over Administrative and Financial Management Services in the region and other field offices and perform the following duties and functions: (1) Supervise and coordinate the administrative and financial functions in the department; (2) Direct the general services functions on personnel administration, financial transactions, and legal, records, property, cashiering, custodial and security works; (3) Implement laws, policies, programs, rules and regulations on administrative and financial functions; (4) Oversee all personnel transactions including appointments, leaves, transfers, resignations, separations and other related matters; (5) Direct and supervise the collection and disbursement of public funds in the department; 79