PCL is established primarily to establish a strategic and accessible forum for giving life, meaning and substance to the concepts of decentralization and local autonomy; crystallizing and expressing ideas of primordial concern to the PCL and strengthening public-private sector relations towards local development.

It aims to bring the government closer to the people and vice-versa, strengthening the rapport, camaraderie and brotherhood among local legislators and to formulate, implement and coordinate programs, projects and activities beneficial to the members of the League and/or the general welfare of the people.

The league also aims to promote the development of cooperatives throughout the country to uplift the socio-economic condition of the people; set-up a foundation for the benefit of the members, their families and constituents as well as to undertake fund raising projects and activities to support the PCL's program and objectives
The PCL is committed to vigorously pursue its mandate through observance of the Rule of Law; sharing of resources and experiences beneficial to the members; and adherence to the principles of consultative and collective decision-making.

To attain the goals and objectives of the PCL, the following functions shall be performed by each level within the organizational structure.

National Assembly

To ratify amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws; elect all the national Officers; and perform or do such acts or deeds as may be necessary for the attainment of the goals and objectives of the PCL.

National Board

It sets policy and program thrusts in the attainment of institutional goals and objectives; amend or repeal the Constitution and By-Laws subject of the ratification by the National Assembly; impose disciplinary actions against erring members and provide penalties therefore; confirm all PCL appointments; render reports to the members during the national assembly; and Perform such other functions as may be determined by he National Assembly.

It is also tasked to disseminate the resolutions, directives or decisions of the General Assembly.

National Executive Officer

He shall be the chief administrator of the PCL; implement, execute, and enforce the objectives and goals of the PCL, the rules and regulations and directives laid down by the National Board; sign contracts, agreements, acts and deeds for and in behalf of the PCL with the concurrence of the Chairman of the National Board; preside over the meetings of the National Executive Officers; render annual report or as often as may be required by the National Board; and such other functions as may be prescribed by the National Board.

Regional Council

It shall coordinate implementation of approved plans, programs and projects within its jurisdiction; assist the National Executive Officers in the monitoring and evaluation of projects being implemented at the provincial federation level; recommend to the National Board such policies, plans and programs that will strengthen the organization; and perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the National Board.

Provincial Federation

It is tasked to implement plans, programs and projects within its jurisdiction;
Recommend to the Regional Council policies, plans and programs to strengthen the organization; and Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the National Board or Regional Council.

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