a).    Monitor and submit report on the progress of the North Luzon Development Program (NLDP) and other required reports to the Commission;

b).    Perform such functions as may be delegated by the Commission proper;

c).    Evaluate and refine the North Luzon development plan projects, considering other plans and inputs of local government units, concerned entities and endorse to the Commission for approval and adoption;

d).    Evaluate the annual budget of the NLDP and endorse to the Commission for approval;

e).    Prepare an action plan for the utilization of funds (grants, donations, etc.) for the development of North Luzon;

f).    Initiate the negotiation for development funds to include ODA on the bilateral or multi-lateral basis;

g).    Review and approve the terms of reference (TOR) for the conduct of feasibility studies on projects on North Luzon;

h).    Review and evaluate the feasibility of various projects identified in North Luzon;

i).    Endorse/present the feasibility studies to the Commission for adoption/final approval;

j).    Evaluate and approved contracts entered into by the PMO and endorse the same to the Commission for confirmation;

k).    Formulate related policies governing the North Luzon growth area in coordinating and monitoring all program/project components and recommend to the Commission for approval and policy recommendations;

l).    Review all progress reports submitted by the PMO and other required reports for submission to the Commission;

m).    Recommend to the Commission to the organizational set-up, staffing pattern and internal operating system of the PMO;

n).    Evaluate and endorse to the Commission the annual budget of the PMO; and

o).    Formulate rules, system and procedures and recommend to the Commission for adoption.”