Chapter 3 Department Services SEC. 8. Services Under the Office of the Regional Secretary. - The services under the Office of the Regional Secretary shall consist of: (1) The Legal Unit shall exercise the following functions: (a) Provide the Regional Secretary with legal advice on all policies, programs, and operational matters of the Department; (b) Serve as Counsel for the Department in cases in which it is a party; handle administrative cases against the Department personnel and submit recommendations pertaining thereto; (c) Review legislative proposals; and (d) Hear and try administrative complaints involving violation of existing Trade and Industry Laws; The Legal unit shall be headed by a Legal Officer III. (2) The Management Information System (MIS) Unit shall design and implement a comprehensive management information system for the Department; provide technical assistance to various information-generating units within the Department; and establish data exchange linkages with public and private agencies whenever feasible. SEC. 9. The Finance and Administrative Division shall: (1) Formulate and manage a financial program to ensure availability and proper utilization of funds; (2) Provide an effective monitoring system of the financial operations of the Department; (3) Provide services relative to procurement and allocation of supplies and equipment, transportation, messenger work, cashiering, payment of salaries and other Department obligations, office maintenance, property safety and security, and other utility services; and (4) Comply with government regulatory requirements in the areas of performance appraisal, compensation and benefits, employment records and reports. 160