(12) Perform such other functions as the Regional Governor may direct.
SEC. 9. The Office of the Regional Attorney General. - The Office of the Regional
Attorney General shall be headed by the Regional Attorney General assisted by an Executive
Assistant VI for Legal Concerns, an Executive Assistant VI for Operations and an
Administrative Support Staff.
SEC. 10. Powers and Functions of the Regional Attorney General. - The Regional
Attorney General shall:
(1) Act as the official and chief legal counsel of the Autonomous Regional Government;
(2) Provide the legal requirements of the Regional Governor;
(3) Serve as the legal consultant of all ARMM agencies/offices;
(4) Represent the autonomous regional government in court litigations and in any legal
proceeding;
(5) Investigate, motu propio, government officials and employees for nonfeasance,
misfeasance and malfeasance, in accordance with the Office‟s quasi-judicial powers;
(6) Hear and decide administrative complaints lodged before his/her Office based on the
Rules of Procedures of the Office of the Attorney General. Should the need arise,
he/she may endorse appropriate actions against erring officials/employees before the
proper agency, tribunal or other quasi-judicial bodies after finding probable cause in
the conduct of investigation;
(7) Assist the Regional Governor in preparing legal issuances and in the exercise of the
Regional Governor‟s power either to approve or veto legislative measures/enactments
passed by the Regional Assembly;
(8) Issue permit or authority to any lawyer employed with Autonomous Regional
Government to practice his/her profession subject to existing laws and civil service
rules and regulations; and
(9) Perform other functions as may be assigned to the Attorney General by the Regional
Governor.
SEC. 11. The Office of the Chief of Staff. – The Office of the Chief of Staff shall be
composed of the Office of the Chief of Staff and the Regional Governor‟s Action Center
(RGAC). It shall be headed by a Chief of Staff.
SEC. 12. Powers and Functions of the Chief of Staff. – The Chief of Staff shall:
(1) Assist the Regional Governor in the administration of the internal affairs of the Office
of the Regional Governor;
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