Administrative Code of 1987
Section 12. Bureau of Local Government Supervision. - The Bureau of Local Government Supervision, to be headed by a Bureau Director appointed by the President upon the recommendation of the Secretary, shall have the following functions:
(1) Advise and assist the Secretary in the exercise of the power of general supervision of the President over local government units, particularly in the formulation and implementation of national laws, policies, and standards concerning local government operations and their personnel;
(2) Establish and prescribe guidelines for the administration of the Katarungang Pambarangay Laws;
(3) Monitor compliance with national laws and policies by local government units;
(4) Provide assistance in the preparation of national legislation affecting local government units and in the promotion of local autonomy;
(5) Extend consultation service and advice to local government units involved in promoting local autonomy; and
(6) Provide assistance to local governments in the promotion of citizens participation in local government activities;
(7) Provide technical and financial assistance, as well as secretariat services to the Leagues of Provinces, Cities and Municipalities; and
(8) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.