Local Road Management Manual 14 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION & FRAMEWORK I. Introduction As a function devolved from the National Government to Local Government Units under the Local Government Code of 1991, the management of local road networks is one of the most important functions undertaken by LGUs. To assist the LGUs in the delivery of their local road management functions, the Department of the Interior Local Government (DILG) has prepared a Local Road Management (LRM) Manual that presents tools, standard practices, technical standards, and recommendations for LGUs to sustainably manage their road assets. The manual aims to impart a deeper knowledge and understanding of how an effective and sustainable local road management contributes to the social and economic well-being of a society, and hopes to impart a deeper appreciation of rehabilitation