SEC. 9. Functions of the Assistant Regional Secretary for Operations. - The Assistant Regional Secretary for Operations shall have the following functions: (1) Advise and assist the Regional Secretary in the formulation and implementation of the Department‟s operational policies, plans and programs; (2) Supervises all the operational activities of the Bureau of Operations and Divisions/Sections assigned to him, for which he/she shall be responsible to the Regional Secretary; (3) Coordinates the programs and projects of the Department relating to infrastructures development and be responsible for its economical, efficient and effective administration; (4) Represent the Regional Secretary in conferences, meetings and other official functions relating to technical operations of the Department; and (5) Perform such duties and functions as maybe be assigned or delegated by the Regional Secretary or as maybe required by law. Chapter 3 Bureaus and Offices SEC. 10. Bureaus of Services and Operations. - There shall be Bureaus of Services and Operations, each of which shall be headed by a Director II. SEC. 11. Duties and Functions of the Bureau of Services. - The Bureau of Services shall develop and formulate the Department‟s policies and plans to ensure efficient and effective implementation of programs and projects. For such purpose, it shall: (1) Prepare and submit the Annual Regional Budget proposals of the Department; (2) Provide the Assistant Regional Secretary for Administration with the technical advice and assistance on financial management and budgetary requirement; (3) Formulate the internal system for processing fund request and allocation in line with the declared fiscal policies and budget guidelines in coordination with Planning Staff; (4) Undertake financial and budgetary management improvement programs and services; (5) Formulate and recommend policies, guidelines, and standard on administrative operations; (6) Review correctness of data and information pertaining to administrative matter and recommend appropriate action; (7) Implement approved office and personnel guidelines and policies; and 139