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The document outlines the responsibilities and procedures for the Sangguniang Bayan in local governance, emphasizing the importance of understanding their powers and duties as per the Local Government Code of 1991. It details the need for organized legislative processes, the establishment of standing committees, and the review of existing ordinances to ensure effective governance. Additionally, it highlights the crucial legislative actions required within the first six months of their term, including budget approvals and the development of the Executive-Legislative Agenda.

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At Local Level Policy Formulation

The document outlines the responsibilities and procedures for the Sangguniang Bayan in local governance, emphasizing the importance of understanding their powers and duties as per the Local Government Code of 1991. It details the need for organized legislative processes, the establishment of standing committees, and the review of existing ordinances to ensure effective governance. Additionally, it highlights the crucial legislative actions required within the first six months of their term, including budget approvals and the development of the Executive-Legislative Agenda.

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LOCAL LEVEL

POLICY
FORMULATIO
N
 As a starter, the Sangguniang Bayan members
MUST read and know by heart the powers,
duties, and functions of the Sanggunian as
enumerated in Section 447 of the Local
Government Code of 1991 (R.A. 7160).
 The Internal Rules of Procedure is a mandate of the Local Government Code
of 1991. It is a legislative tool to ensure the orderly conduct of sessions and
quality local legislation. In this regard, Section 50 (a) of the Local
Government Code of 1991 mandates that on the first regular session
following the election of its members and within 90 days after that, the
Sanggunian shall adopt or update its existing rules of procedure.
 The rules of procedure shall provide for the following:

ˆ1.The organization of the Sanggunian and the election of its officers;


2The order and calendar of business for each session;
ˆ 3. The legislative process;
4.Parliamentary procedures, which shall include the conduct of members during
sessions;
5. The discipline of members for disorderly behavior and absences during
sessions, including the imposition of penalties;
6. The creation of standing committees and their areas of responsibility; and
7. Other rules the Sanggunian may adopt such as the assignment of the
geographical area of responsibility of each Sanggunian member.
Organizing the Sangguniang Bayan

1. Standing Committees

The need to structure the Sanggunian to ensure optimum performance is crucial. Since
sectoral concerns are important aspects of local legislation, standing committees need
to be created, which include the following (Section 50 (b)(1), R.A. 7160):

A. Committee on Appropriations
B. Women and Family
C. Human Rights
D. Youth and Sports Development
E. Environmental Protection
F. Cooperatives

NOTE: The SK Federation President shall Chair the Committee on Youth and Sports
Development and shall serve as a regular member of the Committees on Education,
Environment, Employment and Livelihood, Health and Anti-Drug Abuse, and Gender
and Development (Sec 22 (b), R.A. 10742.) The SK Federation President shall also serve
as an ex-officio member of the LSB, LCPC, LDC, LHB, Local Tourism Council and LPOC
(Sec 22 (c), R.A. 10742).
2. Legislative Offices and Staff Complement

Part of organizing the Sanggunian is ensuring that legislative


offices and staff are in place. These offices include the following: A
Session Hall whose layout is appropriate for parliamentary
deliberations;
The Office of the Sangguniang Secretary; and offices for individual
members with appropriate fixtures and equipment, with at least
one staff per member, other than the Sanggunian Secretary.
Familiarization with Existing Legislative Enactments

 The Sanggunian members are expected to be familiar with the ordinances


enacted by previous Sanggunians. This is important as it guides them in
identifying and rationalizing which ordinances require further analysis,
amendment or supplementation, or are to be enacted as new legislation.
Consultations with law enforcement agencies, barangay officials and the
general public are helpful. It becomes necessary, therefore, that there should
be an inventory of all ordinances and determine those that are already
amended or rendered obsolete or impossible to implement due to changes in
situations. Check also whether codification of ordinances with similar subjects
is needed. Fundamental to this codification are those ordinances that support
social development, economic development, and environmental health:

 Code of General Ordinances, Gender and Development Code, Investment and


Incentive Code, Revenue Code, Zoning Ordinance, Environment Code,
Sanitation Code, Children’s Code
Firming Up of the Executive-Legislative Agenda

The Executive-Legislative Agenda, also known as ELA, (DILG Memorandum


Circular No. 64, s. 2004) is a joint agreement of the Executive and Legislative. It
is a road map for complementary executive and legislative actions in local
governance. While it is true that there is a separation of powers and functions
between the mayor (Executive) and the Sangguniang Bayan (Legislative), there
is a need to identify areas of cooperation. In coming up with the ELA, the
following references and considerations are useful: State of Local Governance
Report; Citizen’s views or opinions; and Implications of emerging local
government trends brought about by socio-economic and environment factors.
Crucial Legislation Within the First Six Months

Within the first six months, the Sangguniang Bayan must review and approve the term-
based plans, the Municipal Government’s budget for the following year and the budgets
of its component barangays.
Executive-Legislative Agenda (ELA)
Development Investment Program for the next 3 years – within the period July 1-31
Annual Investment Program – not later than the 1st week of August Comprehensive
Development Plan - within July
Annual Appropriations Ordinance – within the period October 17 - December 31
Review of the Barangay Appropriations Ordinances – within 60 days from receipt of the
submitted Annual Budgets or Supplemental Budgets of Barangays
Continuing Tasks and Responsibilities

I. Legislative Action on Administrative Governance


The continuing tasks and responsibilities of the Sangguniang Bayan towards effective
administrative governance revolve on the enactment, amendment, or supplementation of
legislative measures such as ordinances relating to:

1. Organizational Structure, Personnel Matters, and other Administrative Concerns


2. Information and Customer Service
3. Generating Revenues and Other Fiscal Matters
4. Maximizing the Use of Resources
5. Barangay Affairs
II. Legislative Action on Social Governance
The continuing tasks and responsibilities of the Sangguniang Bayan towards effective
social governance revolve in the enactment of legislative measure relating to:

1. Education, Culture and the Arts, and Sports Development


2. Health and Sanitation
3. Public Safety and Order
4. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
5. Housing and Basic Utilities
6. Women, Children and Social Welfare
7. Public Morals
III. Legislative Action on Economic Governance
The continuing tasks and responsibilities of the Sangguniang
Bayan towards effective economic governance revolve in
the enactment of legislative measures relating to:
1. Agriculture and Fishery Development
2. Tourism, Trade, Business Enterprise, and Industry
Promotion
IV. Legislative Action on
Environmental Governance

The continuing tasks and responsibilities


of the Sangguniang Bayan towards
effective environmental governance
revolve in the enactment of legislative
measures relating to
1. Waste Management
2. Natural Resources Management
A. Legislative measures that
require the vote of the
QUALIFIED MAJORITY

B. Legislative measures that


require the vote of TWO-
THIRDS OF ALL SANGGUNIAN
MEMBERS

B. Municipal undertakings that


are subject to PUBLIC
HEARINGS
Determination of a quorum and the
majority vote
Is the Vice Mayor, as presiding officer, included in the physical body count
to declare the presence of quorum?
Yes. The Vice Mayor, as presiding officer, shall be considered a part of the
Sanggunian for purposes of ascertaining if a quorum exists (LA CARLOTA
CITY v ATTY. ROJO, GR NO. 181367, APRIL 24, 2012).
Is the Vice Mayor, as presiding officer, included in determining the majority
vote?
No. In determining the number which constitutes as the majority vote, the
vice mayor is excluded. The vice mayor’s right to vote is merely contingent
and arises only when there is a tie break (JAVIER v VICE-GOVERNOR
CADIAO, GR No. 185369, August 03, 2016
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