Formulate integrated/comprehensive development plans and other planning documents and policies for consideration of the local government development council;
Conduct continuing studies, researches and training programs necessary to evolve plans and programs for implementation;
Integrate and coordinate all sector plans and studies undertaken by the different functional groups or agencies;
Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the different development programs, projects, and activities in the city in accordance with the approved development plan;
Prepare comprehensive plans and other development planning documents for the consideration of the local development council;
Analyze the income and expenditure patterns, and formulate and recommend fiscal plans and policies for consideration of the finance committee of the local government unit;
Promote people participation in development planning within the local government unit;
Exercise supervision and control over the secretariat of the local development council;
Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as maybe prescribed by law or ordinance.