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7160;c. In addition to the foregoing duties, the social welfare and developmentoffice shall:i. Identify the basic needs of the needy, the disadvantaged and theimpoverished and develop and implement appropriate measures toalleviate their problems and improve their living conditions;ii. Provide relief and appropriate crisis intervention for victims of abuseand exploitation and recommend appropriate measures to deterfurther abuse and exploitation;iii. Assist the mayor in implementing the barangay level program for thetotal development and protection of children up to six (6) years of age;d. Facilitate implementation of welfare program for the disabled, elderly, andvictims of drug addiction, the rehabilitation of prisoners and paroles, theprevention of juvenile delinquency and such other activities which wouldeliminate or minimize the ill-effect of poverty;e. Coordinate with government agencies and non-governmentalorganizations which have for their purpose the promotion and theprotection of all needy, disadvantaged, underprivileged or impoverishedgroups or individuals, particularly those identified to be vulnerable andhigh risk to exploitation abuse and neglect;f. Be in the frontline of service delivery, particularly those which have to dowith immediate relief during and assistance in the aftermath of man-madeand natural disaster and calamities;g. Recommend to the Sanggunian and advise the mayor on all mattersrelated to social welfare and development services which will improve thelivelihood and living conditions of the inhabitants; andh. Exercise such other power and perform such other duties and functionsas may be prescribed by law or ordinance.Section 25. Municipal Executive Orders. <strong>The</strong> Mayor shall review all executiveorders promulgated by the Punong Barangay within his/her jurisdiction. Copies of suchorders shall be forwarded to the office of the mayor within three (3) days from their issuance.In all instances of review, the local chief executive concerned shall ensure that suchexecutive orders are within the powers granted by law and conformity with municipalordinances.Section 26. Inter-governmental Relations. <strong>The</strong> Municipal Mayor shall exercisegeneral supervision over component barangays to ensure that said barangays act within thescope of their prescribed powers and functions. <strong>The</strong> local government unit through anappropriate ordinance can coordinate with other neighboring municipalities to consolidateefforts, services and resources for purposes commonly beneficial to them. In support to thatundertakings, the LGU involved; upon approval by the sanggunian concerned after a publichearing conducted for the purpose, contribute funds, real estate, equipment and other kindsof property and appoint or assign personnel under such terms and condition as may beagreed upon by the participating local units through Memoranda of Agreement.185