The GQMC shall have the following specific powers and functions:

(a) Serve as the steering and policy-making body for the GQMP;

(b) Approve the standards, guidelines and institutional mechanisms to implement the program;

(c) Coordinate with Leagues and LGUs in the formulation of standards and mechanisms to be adopted by the latter to ensure GQMS certification at the local level;

(d) Coordinate with specific departments and agencies to attend to, or address constraints in the implementation of relevant Program activities;

(e) Formulate necessary mechanisms to sustain the implementation of ISO-QMS among public sector organizations, including measures to fund the effort, as well as recognition/incentive schemes for Program participants;

(f) Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the GQMP and, when necessary, effect appropriate adjustments thereon in the light of changing conditions in both the domestic and international environments; and

(g) Submit progress reports to the President.