the evaluation and monitoring of Ministry programs, projects and internal operations (e) The Legal Service shall provide the Ministry with services on legal matters, especially on proposed legislations; The Public Affairs and Liaison Service in the Office of the Minister shall provide services along public information, publications and the coordination and mobilization of volunteers, non-governmental organizations and cause-oriented groups in partnership with the Ministry of Social Welfare, programs, projects and activities. Each of the Services shall be headed by a Staff Director and may have divisions whenever necessary for the performance of its functions. SECTION 12. Staff Bureaus. The staff bureaus listed in Section 10 (b) hereof shall be essentially staff in character and as such shall exercise technical supervision over the Regional Offices, shall be primarily involved in the development of policies and programs within their respective functional specializations and shall formulate and develop related policies, guidelines and standards necessary in guiding the Regional Offices in the proper implementation of such policies and programs. Each of the staff bureaus shall have the following functions: (a) Formulate programs, policies, rules, regulations and standards relative to the implementation of their respective functional specialization; (b) Initiate and administer pilot or special projects for demonstrations of the corresponding policies, programs, services, strategies, methods, procedures and guidelines prior to nationwide implementation; (c) Audit, evaluate, and provide technical assistance and consultative services to operat4,ng units and field offices and local government welfare departments on program implementation; (d) Develop standards and assess agencies for licensing and accreditation; (e) Review/applications for regulatory purposes including tax exemptions for foreigh donations; (f) Provide advisory services to non-governmental agencies implementing programs and services for welfare development; (g) Formulate substantive content and assist in the orientation and training on the bureaus’ programs, services, strategies, procedures, methods and guidelines; (h) Develop indigenous literature and other media materials for clients, volunteers and other audiences; (i) Promote and develop a system of networking and coordination with relevant welfare councils; (j) Undertake studies and action researches on matters pertaining to client welfare and development and propose relevant policies and amendments for legislation; (k) Maintain linkages relative to welfare programs/projects for national, regional and international cooperation. SECTION 13. Areas of Specialization. The substantive/functional areas of specialization of the staff bureaus shall be: