URBAN AND RURAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Section 1. Urban and Rural Development The Regional Government shall promote and formulate comprehensive and integrated regional urban and rural development policies, plans, programs, and projects responsive to the needs, aspirations, and values of the people in the autonomous region.
Section 2. Indigenous Development Plans The Regional Government shall initiate, formulate, and implement special development programs and projects, responsive to the particular aspirations, needs, and values of the indigenous cultural communities.
Section 3. Equitable Development The Regional Government shall provide equitable opportunities for the development of every province, city, municipality, and barangays within its jurisdiction and shall strengthen their existing planning bodies to ensure wider public participation.
Section 4. Urban Land, Land and Water Use Consistent with the Constitution, this Organic Act, and subject to ecological considerations, the Regional Government shall within one (1) year from the approval of this Organic Act, adopt and implement a comprehensive urban land reform and land and water use program, to ensure the just utilization of lands and waters within its jurisdiction.
