Text of the provision
Sec. 96. Powers and Functions of the Oversight Committee. – The Oversight Committee on Dangerous Drugs shall, in aid of legislation, perform the following functions, among others:
(a) To set the guidelines and overall framework to monitor and ensure the proper implementation of this Act;
(b) To ensure transparency and require the submission of reports from government agencies concerned on the conduct of programs, projects and policies relating to the implementation of this act;
(c) To approve the budget for the programs of the Oversight Committee on Dangerous Drugs and all disbursements therefrom, including compensation of all personnel;
(d) To submit periodic reports to the President of the Philippines and Congress on the implementation of the provisions of this Act;
(e) To determine inherent weaknesses in the law and recommend the necessary remedial legislation or executive measures; and
(f) To perform such other duties, functions and responsibilities as may be necessary to effectively attain the objectives of this Act.
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, Republic Act No. 9165 (2002). Reproduced in full from the official enactment and verified word-for-word against the LawPhil and ChanRobles renderings.
What this section means
In aid of legislation the Oversight Committee on Dangerous Drugs sets the framework for monitoring implementation of the Act, requires reports from concerned agencies to ensure transparency, approves its own budget and disbursements including personnel compensation, submits periodic reports to the President and Congress, and identifies weaknesses in the law so as to recommend remedial legislation or executive measures.
Related provisions
- Section 95 — Congressional Oversight Committee.
- Section 97 — Committee Rules And Funding.
Cases citing this section
- Authorities on this section will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.