(2) Promulgate and issue educational guidelines, policies, instructions, administrative orders, circulars or memoranda; (3) Consult and coordinate with the Regional Planning and Development Office to give and obtain information and advise on the DepEd-ARMM programs and budget; (4) Consult and coordinate with the Local Government Units, and advises the national Department of Education on matters relating to education in the region by continued participation in relevant national Department of Education policy and decision-making activities, bodies and committees as prescribed under R.A. 9054; (5) Prepare and submit the Annual Accomplishment Report and the annual budget proposals of the department to the Regional Governor and the Regional Assembly; (6) Be responsible and accountable to the Regional Governor and the Regional Assembly for ensuring that the functions and programs of the DepEd-ARMM are carried out, and for the quality assurance of those functions and programs; (7) In accordance with Section 19, Article VII and other pertinent provisions of RA 9054, appoint the personnel of the Department subject to Civil Service laws, rules and regulations, except teachers and non-teaching personnel in the Division who may be appointed by the Schools Division Superintendent upon his expressed authority; (8) Approve and sign payrolls, vouchers, checks, and such other related financial documents or disbursement as may be necessary, subject to accounting, auditing and budgeting rules and regulations; (9) Be responsible and accountable to the Regional Governor and the Regional Assembly for ensuring that funds are received and disbursed in a transparent and proper manner and are liquidated promptly, and that the DepEd-ARMM operates within its budget; (10) Upon authority from the Regional Governor, negotiate, sign and enter into contractor instruments with any party of interest, governmental or non-governmental, local or international, related to education in the ARMM; and (11) Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Regional Governor or provided by law. SEC. 23. Duties and Functions of the Undersecretary for Madaris. - The Undersecretary for Madaris shall perform the following duties and functions: (1) Assist the Regional Secretary in the implementation of Madaris Plans, Programs and Projects of the DepEd-ARMM; (2) Assist the Regional Secretary in the general supervision, direction, evaluation, and coordination of the Madaris plans, projects and programs of the DepEd-ARMM; 72