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Key Departments and their Functions:

n Office of the Administrator

• Formulates and recommends to the LRTA Board, plans and policies related to the administration/management and operation of the existing LRT Line 1 System and the future LRT/MRT Systems.

• Implements, enforces, and applies the policies, plans, standards, guidelines, procedures, decisions, rules and regulations issued, prescribed or adopted by the LRTA Board, the DOTC and the Office of the President.

• Manages the affairs of LRTA in accordance with applicable laws, orders, rules and regulations.

• Spearheads the conduct/execution of studies concerning the expansion of the LRT System's network and other related development requirements in consultation and coordination with appropriate agencies.

• Spearheads the conduct of periodic performance, operational and financial audit to ensure the effective and efficient use of resources in the accomplishment of tasks and the achievement of goals and objectives of the Authority.

• Oversees the enforcement and implementation of safety and security rules and regulations set by the Authority.

• Responsible for the planning, development and conduct of public relations programs and activities of the Authority.

n Planning Department

• Responsible for the conduct of feasibility and other related studies relative to the identification of projects, evaluation of the economic, financial, technical and operational acceptability of project proposals, funding/financing and approval of proposed projects by relevant government authorities.

• Formulates corporate goals/objectives, policies, short, medium and long term corporate plans and programs of the Authority.

• Directs all the IT activities of the LRTA including the application of computer-based information systems and related principles and techniques in all aspects of railway management and operation.

• Prepares periodic reports on operations and provides data, statistics and other relevant information on LRT system operation to the public and other concerned entities/agencies.

n Finance Department

• Prepares and recommends financial policies, short-term and long-term financial plans and programs, systems and procedures and implements the same upon approval by the Board.

• Responsible for all financial transactions and advises the Administrator and the Board on all matters pertaining thereto.

• Undertakes studies on funding programs of the LRT system projects (Line 1 & 2 and future projects) in coordination with the appropriate agencies.

• Prepares and submits all financial reports required by various fiscal authorities and other government agencies requiring such reports.

n Administrative Department

• Formulates and implements guidelines regarding personnel management and development, and general services for the LRTA.
• Maintains economic, efficient , and effective services relating to personnel, records, supplies, equipment, custodial works and related services.
• Handles and develops real estate properties, buildings and other ancillary structures and the efficient use of the same for income generation purposes.
• Formulates and implements long and short term administrative plans and programs in line with the objectives and policies of the Authority/Government.
• Maintains an efficient procurement and property management system.
• Takes charge of comprehensive insurance coverage for all LRTA assets, personal or real.

n Operations and Engineering Department

• Takes charge of the day to day operation of the existing LRT Lines.
• Oversees the construction, expansion/extension of new LRT Lines and/or new projects.
• Conducts rehabilitation and maintenance of the existing and new LRT Lines.
• Evaluates the operational feasibility of proposed projects in accordance with  prescribed standards.
• Utilizes and controls equipment, spare parts, and other machineries essential for the efficient operation of the system.
• Provides operational inputs in the planning for new projects.
• Participates in detailed engineering and design of the various infrastructure projects of the Authority.