Statutory Committees Support Service

The Statutory Committee Support Service (SCSS) provides technical, procedural, administrative, research and analytical support to the Bangsamoro Parliament’s statutory committees. It assists with the collection of evidence, undertake research and analysis, prepare briefing notes and draft committee reports. It also maintains committee files and organizes committee meetings and public consultation processes.

The Economic Affairs Division (EAD) shall provide technical and administrative support to the Statutory Committees exercising jurisdiction on the economic development planning and programs which includes policies and strategies, and economic and socio-economic studies related to:

1. Finance and Budget Management
2. Trade, Industry and Tourism
3. Labor and Employment
4. Environment and Natural Resources and Energy
5. Science and Technology; and
6. Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform

The Governance and Infrastructure Division (GID) provides services to the Statutory Committees engaged in developing and improving infrastructure facilities to increase economic opportunities and to reduce vulnerability to armed conflict, poverty, and natural hazards and enhancing accountability in local government units while strengthening their capacities to deliver services. It shall provide technical and administrative support to the Statutory Committees exercising jurisdiction over all matters relating to the following:

1. Local administration and local government units within the BARMM;
2. Implementation of the provisions of the indigenous people’s rights;
3. Peace and order;
4. Land, sea, and air transportations operations and services; and
5. Planning, construction, maintenance, improvement and repair of public
infrastructures
6. Recognition of different justice systems in the Bangsamoro and laws pertaining to Shariah

The Social Affairs Division (SAD) works to promote the Bangsamoro Parliament’s agenda on social services; health; basic, higher and technical education; and human settlements and development. It shall provide technical and administrative support to Statutory Committees exercising jurisdiction over all matters relating to the following:

1. Delivery of basic social services and social development;
2. Public health and hygiene, medical, hospital and quarantine services and facilities for the promotion of health services and awareness to the
public;
3. Education, schools, universities, colleges, madaris, welfare of teachers and students, and alternative learning system including special, nonformal and technical education and trainings; and
4. Urban and rural planning and development, housing and shelter service delivery, resettlements, and other related activities.
5. Protection and promotion of the rights of women, youth, children, and persons with disabilities.

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