FUNCTIONS:

The PMID is a support division created under the FPA’s approved Rationalization Plan to consolidate all plans from the different divisions, programs development, risk assessment and systems improvement coordination, and public information/ dissemination. Aside from the said activities, the PMID is in-charge of the methyl bromide related concerns as well as the accreditation activity of the FPA.

Based on the FPA’s Rationalization Plan, the following are the functions of the PMID:

• Consolidate long-range and annual plans and programs of the FPA
• Develop plans and programs for management improvement
• Develop criteria for prioritizing plans, programs, projects and activities for funding
• Coordinate with other divisions in the Authority, planning bodies, and other appropriate agencies
• Examine the administrative organization of the FPA and review existing management methods, systems, processes/procedures and provide recommendations for improvement
• Conduct regular management surveys of the organizational structure, manpower and operations, and study special problem/cases, if necessary
• Develop new and improve management systems, and provide management supervision over the implementation of such improvements, as well as conduct trainings on the application of the system(s)
• Develop staffing standards and manpower requirements of the Agency
• Conduct regular and annual agency performance review
• Prepare regular accomplishment reports
• Plan, develop and implement an effective and efficient management information system, including the dissemination of updated fertilizer and pesticide industry information
• Conduct information campaigns regarding the safe and judicious use of fertilizers and pesticides
• Develop, produce and publish reports, documents, research results, technical bulletins and other information materialsManage the Agency databank
• Operate and maintain the FPA website and library