At the regional level, the Regional Development Councils (RDCS) shall endeavor to increase the women . sector representation in the council with the view of reaching the forty percent (40%) target; and 2. At the local level, with reference to Article 64 (d) of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Local Government Code and during the periodic reorganization, the sex ratio of the mandated members of the local development councils shall be determined. In the event that the forty percent (40%) membership is not met, women shall be given preference in the selection of private sector and NGO representatives and designation of the congresspersons' representative. The LCEs shall undertake the necessary information campaign to ensure participation of NGO women representatives in the local development councils and other local special bodies; C. Representation of women or women's groups in other policy and decision-making bodies in the international, national and local bodies shall be ensured by concerned appointing authorities; D. All concerned agencies, especially the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and DSWD shall ensure that women are given equal opportunities to be representatives in different international 0odies and positions. For this purpose, policies on recruitment and selection, qualifying examinations, assignment of posts and missions shall be reviewed and amended accordingly. All Overnment missions geared for bilateral and multilateral negotiations shall consider gender concerns in their negotiating positions; E. Upon the adoption of these Rules and Regulations, on Elections (COMELEC) shall incorporate in guidelines for accreditation of political parties, InCua e Commission s party-list organizations, specific provisions that promote 61