COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND SETTLEMENTS

Conducts committee/public hearings on matters referred to it by the Sangguniang Panlungsod and recommends action thereon;
Studies and reviews existing, as well as proposed, government policies, programs and projects affecting the urban poor;
Formulates policies, measures, programs and projects that best respond to the developmental needs, concerns, and issues affecting the urban poor. e.g. livelihood projects, skills training and upgrading, etc.;
Reviews and formulates policies and guidelines governing the delivery of services by the City Offices directly concerned with the programs affecting the urban poor;
Reviews, formulates and designs program, projects and strategies affecting the urban poor sector’s effective participation in the development directions of the city;
Coordinates with local, regional and national offices on areas and matters affecting the urban poor sector;
Reviews and formulates policies and guidelines pertaining to the housing program for the urban poor;
Performs such other functions as the Sanggunian may adopt.

Chairman: Hon. Jessie R. Albeus
Co-Chairman: Hon. Vidal P. Castillo Members:

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