THE City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) has approved, through a resolution, the creation of an Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Peace and Security of Zamboanga City.
The CPOC chaired by Mayor John Dalipe passed the resolution during its second quarter meeting on Tuesday, April 25, as recommended by the military's Joint Task Force Zamboanga.
To be spearheaded by Dalipe, the IATF Zamboanga follows a recommended structure that ensures efficient and effective governance. It is divided into four clusters, each specializing in a particular area.
These clusters are Counter Terrorism or Insurgency Cluster, the Peace and Order Cluster, the Disaster Response Cluster, and the Maritime Cluster.
Colonel Randolph Rojas, Task Force Zamboanga commander, said the IATF Zamboanga will also have five cells that are dedicated to specific functions, such as the operations, intelligence, communications, logistics or finance, and legal cooperative.
Rojas said these cells will work together seamlessly to ensure the successful implementation of initiatives and programs.
By utilizing this well-organized structure, the IATF-Zamboanga is better equipped to tackle complex issues that may arise in the city, according to Rojas.
He said the clear delineation of responsibilities and expertise will ensure that all aspects of governance are adequately addressed.
It was further discussed that the IATF may be enhanced to include other agencies like the Bureau of Agriculture, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Bureau of Immigration.
The media sector and other non-government agencies may also be included. (SunStar Zamboanga)