FARMC

Levels of Development
By:
NOEMI SB. LANZUELA, D.F. Tech.
Chief, Fisheries Resource Management Division /
Regional FARMC Coordinator
BFAR 5
Basis:

Fisheries Office Order No. 342

Series of 2007

Classification of FARMCs
according to Levels of Development
Why? Criteria are established to classify the FARMCs
according to five levels of development

To enhance the implementation of the

Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
Management Councils (FARMCs) in
promoting partnership between the
government and the major stakeholders
in the management of our
fisheries and aquatic resources.
Why? Criteria are established to classify the FARMCs
according to five levels of development

Each level has These indicators will also

corresponding serve as basis for
indicators that will necessary interventions
guide the FARMC to build the capacity of
in achieving full the FARMCs as partners
functionality. of the government in the
management of
municipal waters
FARMC Development
LEVEL INDICATORS MEANS OF VERIFICATION
1. FARMC organized in 1. Registration & Accreditation
accordance with of Fisherfolk organization,
FAO 196 minutes, photo
documentation of
consultation, minutes and
attendance sheets & list of
Basic officers & members of the
Structure M/CFARMC
of the
2. Lists of chairperson and its
Council 2. Committees are members per committees
formed (8
committees)
3. List of names of the
3. With secretariat secretariat
(part of org.
structure)
FARMC
Structure FARMC ADVISORY BODY

Secretariat

Law Rehabilitation Livelihood Research,

Enforcement or and Opportunities Education and
Bantay Dagat Conservation Training

Legislative and Pollution Land and Water Fisherfolk

Prosecution Control Use Settlements

A FARMC has a secretariat and several committees that

focus on specific concerns. Other committees may be added
as the need arises.
FARMC Development
LEVEL INDICATORS MEANS OF VERIFICATION

4. With internal policies 4. Copy of the approved

internal policies
5. Fisherfolk registry 5. No. of fisherfolk
started registered & list of
Basic Fisherfolk registry
Structure
6. With Mun. Fisheries 6. Copy of the Municipal
of the Fisheries Profile
Profile
Council
7. Formulation of 7. Copy of resolutions &
resolutions & proposed ordinances
proposed ordinances initiated
initiated

Level 1 ensures that the FARMC has been organized properly. This means that the
members know their roles and their functions. This prepares the FARMC in taking on its
various responsibilities as a partner in fisheries management.
FARMC Development
LEVEL INDICATORS MEANS OF VERIFICATION

1. Municipal 1. Minutes of M/CFARMC

Fisheries activity showing
Development participation in the
Plan formulation of MFDP;
Basic formulated Copy of MFDP
Functions
of the 2. Recommended 2. Copy of Recommended MFO
FARMC passed and approved
MFO passed and
approved
3. Actively 3. Report/List of activities
assisting the undertaken on fisheries law
fisheries law enforcement. Other details
enforcement maybe provided such as
number of apprehensions and
cases filed in court
FARMC Development
LEVEL INDICATORS MEANS OF VERIFICATION

4. M/CFARMC 4. Photo of M/CFARMC office,

office Documentation of activities in
established and the office
Basic operational
Functions
of the 5. Conducting 5. Minutes, attendance and
regular meetings photo documentation must be
FARMC with minutes & on file ( Frequency of Regular
documentation meeting, Date & agenda of the
meetings conducted)

Level 2 guides the FARMC to focus on its true mandate as specified in the 1998
Fisheries Code and to give priority to activities that would enhance the private sector-
government partnership processes.
FARMC Development
LEVEL INDICATORS MEANS OF VERIFICATION

1. MFDP approved & 1. Copy of the approved

implemented MFDP; Reports on the
activities undertaken for
the year based on the
approved MFDP
FARMC
2. MFO / Policies 2. Copies of Policies or
Fully
implemented by resolutions recommended by
Operational
LGU the FARMCs that were
implemented by LGUs
3. Recognized as an 3. Repots/ Minutes and
advisory body of activities or events that the
the Sangguniang M/CFARMC was consulted
Bayan/Panlungsod by the SB; list of issues
discussed and resolved.
FARMC Development
LEVEL INDICATORS MEANS OF VERIFICATION

4. Partnership w/ 4. List/documentation of activities

LGU established indicating partnership efforts.
(matatag na Ex. MFARMC assisting in the
balikatan) implementation of fisheries
FARMC projects of the LGU (list of
Fully specific projects; LGU does not
Operational decide on fisheries matter w/o
consulting MFARMC and others)
5. Working 5. List and documents that would
committees attest the conduct of activities
active & done by each Working
performing Committee
Level 3 assesses the FARMC’s effectiveness in ensuring that their inputs to management
have been successfully integrated to the local processes. At this point, the LGU and the
FARMC is expected to have developed a good partnership for managing the municipal
waters
FARMC Development
LEVEL INDICATORS MEANS OF VERIFICATION

1. Databank / 1. FARMC has undergone training

Database on FARMC & Fish Catch
system Database system.
established
and FARMC & Fish Catch Database
accessible
System installed and operational
Sustainability
in the FARMC Office Computer
Mechanism
Fisherfolk Registration Forms
duly accomplished and encoded
in the FARMC Database System

2. Established 2. Amount of MFARMC funds

financial allocated by the LGU; other
capability and sources of funds obtained for the
fund sourcing FARMC & its operation
FARMC Development
LEVEL INDICATORS MEANS OF VERIFICATION

3. Can reorganize 3. Copy of minutes; Date

themselves of re-organization;
following process & Details highlighting
can stand initiatives done as
independently independent body.
Sustainability
Mechanism 4. Can stand on their
4. Details highlighting
own and have initiatives done and
acquired sufficient proof of support
support acquired to implement
their own initiatives
FARMC Development
LEVEL INDICATORS MEANS OF VERIFICATION

5. Activities/programs 5. Documents and

are sustained interventions as proof on
the activities/programs
being sustained
Sustainability
Mechanism 6. Established 6. Documents or partnership
partnership agreements; list of
arrangement & institutions with whom
networking M/CFARMC is working with.
List of activities/projects
both undertaken

Level 4 guides the FARMC & the LGU on the mechanisms to sustain the partnership. It
also specifies indicators that would help both the FARMC & the LGU in making sure that
the gains of the partnership efforts are sustained.
FARMC Development
LEVEL INDICATORS MEANS OF VERIFICATION

1. Recognized by the 1.Reports/Documentation

LGU & community as a that recognizes M/CFARMC
strong and dynamic in various governing
partner in the bodies
management of
Model of municipal waters Communications/Reports
Excellence on the representation of
FARMCs in various fora.
Assemblies, Dialogues and
involvement in project
planning, monitoring and
evaluation.
FARMC Development
LEVEL INDICATORS MEANS OF VERIFICATION
2. Plaques of recognition,
2. Awards and
approved projects, Cash
citations/recognitio
incentives, trophies,
ns for exemplary
certificate of
performance
merits/recognitions/apprecia
received
tions receive by the
Model of M/CFARMC
Excellence 3. Brochures /
handouts
3. Copies of IEC materials of
/publications of
M/CFARMC success stories
success stories
printed/documenedt/publis
printed
hed, Audio visual
/documented
produced, radio and tv
programs and other
materials produced
Level 5 recognizes the successes of the FARMC. The FARMC becomes a
model of excellence and serves as inspiration to other FARMCs.
Status of MFARMCs in SMB

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1.FARMC organized in accordance w/ FAO 196
2.Committees are formed (8 committees)
3.With secretariat (part of org. structure)
Basic Structure
4.With internal policies
of the Council
5.Fisherfolk registry started
6.With Municipal Fisheries Profile
7.Formulation of resolutions & proposed ordinances initiated
1.MFDP formulated
Basic 2.Recommended MFO passed & approved
Functions of 3.Actively assisting the fisheries law enforcement
the FARMC 4.M/CFARMC office established & operational
5.Conducting regular meetings w/ minutes & documentation
1.MFDP approved & implemented
2.MFO / Policies implemented by LGU
FARMC fully- 3.Recognized as an advisory body of the Sangguniang
operational Bayan/Panlungsod
4.Partnership w/ LGU established (matatag na balikatan)
5. Working committees active & performing
1.Databank / Database system established & accessible
2.Established financial capability & fund sourcing ability
3.Can reorganize themselves following process & can stand
Sustainability independently
Mechanism 4.Can stand on their own & have acquired sufficient support
5.Activities/programs are sustained
6. Established partnership arrangement & networking
1.Recognized by the LGU & community as a strong & dynamic
partner in the management of municipal waters
Model of 2.Awards and citations/recognitions for exemplary performance
Excellence received
3. Brochures / handouts /publications of success stories printed