The Development Section shall be headed by a Local Government Operations Officer V with a technical and support staff designated by the Provincial Director with the concurrence of the Regional Secretary. It shall perform the following functions: a) Formulate, prescribe and periodically evaluate local development policies, plans, programs and projects designed to enhance the participation of local government units in planning and implementation; b) Formulate and develop models, standards and technical materials on local government development; c) Extend consultation service and advice to local government units involved in development programs; d) Establish a viable system of strategies and approaches for local governments anchored on citizen participation within a holistic and integrated framework for the development of communities; e) Formulate plans, programs, and guidelines on projects development management; f) Establish and maintain data bank on all Local Government Units; and g) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law. The Division/Section Heads shall be appointed by the Regional Secretary upon the recommendation of the Provincial Director and must possess the education, experience, training and appropriate civil service eligibility required for the position. The heads of divisions shall oversee the management of personnel and work assignment of the section and units therein. The Provincial Director is authorized to recommend to the Regional Secretary for the creation of divisions/sections/units as needed of the exigency of public service. SEC. 15. Municipal Field Units.- The Municipal Field Unit is headed by a Municipal Local Government Operations Officer V and is primarily responsible in the administration, implementation and monitoring of Department‟s policies, plans, programs, projects and activities in the municipal level. The head of the municipal field units shall be appointed by the Regional Secretary upon the recommendation of the Provincial Director and must possess the education, experience, training and appropriate civil service eligibility required for the position. 117