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Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Act (Republic Act No. 11201).

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Type of law
Legislation
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Abstract
This Act aims at creating the department of human settlements and urban development, defining its mandate, powers and functions, and appropriating funds therefor.
There is created the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development through the consolidation of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) and the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB). The Department shall act as the primary national government entity responsible for the management of housing, human settlement and urban development. It shall be the sole and main planning and policy-making, regulatory, program coordination, and mechanism to accurately and independently report on the performance of national government agencies and LGUs involved in the housing and urban development.
Long title of text
An Act Creating the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development, Defining its Mandate, Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor..
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No