special events, extension training, all geared towards the attainment of food security in the region; (3) Special Project Coordinating, Management and Assistance Division. The Special Project Coordinating, Management and Assistance Division shall monitor the implementation of the Department of Agriculture‟s special, national and foreign funded projects in the region, coordinate local/regional special projects such as the Halal Industry Development Program together with the concerned divisions of the department, conceptualize, develop and recommend to the Regional Secretary new regional special projects based on the unique needs and conditions of the autonomous region; and ensure participation of the office in inter-agency or special bodies where the agency is a part; and (4) Legal Division. The Legal Division shall handle the legal requirements including those pertaining to the quasi-judicial and regulatory functions of the Department and its Bureaus. SEC. 7. Office of the Assistant Regional Secretary. - The Office of the Assistant Regional Secretary shall consist of the Career Assistant Regional Secretary, who belongs to the career executive service prior to his/her appointment and his/her immediate staff. SEC. 8. Functions of the Assistant Regional Secretary. – The Assistant Regional Secretary shall assist the Regional Secretary in the formulation, determination and implementation of laws, policies, plans, programs and projects on agriculture and fisheries. When the Regional Secretary is unable to perform his/her duties owing to illness, absence, or other cause, as in case of vacancy in the office, the Assistant Regional Secretary shall temporarily perform the functions of the said office. The Assistant Regional Secretary also performs such other functions as may be directed by the Regional Secretary and as may be provided by law. Chapter 3 Department Services SEC. 9. Services of the Department. - The Department Services shall be as follows: (1) Administrative and Finance Services. The Office of the Administrative and Finance Services is headed by a Director III and shall perform the following functions: (a) Provide services relating to personnel, records, inventory of assets and equipment, information, training and other general services; (b) Provide services relating to budgeting, accounting and management; and (c) Investigate and recommend actions on complaints or administrative cases against officials and employees of the Department. filed The Administrative and Finance Service shall consist of the Administrative Division and the Finance Division. 58