NEOP-2013 Sanggunian Bayan Tasks & Responsibilities

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Tasks and Responsibilities Checklist

THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN

A Simple Reference Guide to Action


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THE SANGGUNIANG

BAYAN

Tasks and Responsibilities

Checklist

A Simple Reference Guide to Action

4th Edition


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The Sangguniang Bayan Tasks and Responsibilities

Checklist: A Simple Reference Guide to Action

4th Edition

Copyright 2013

All rights reserved.

Portions of this checklist may be used for education and training

purposes. When using such for publications and learning materials,please acknowledge your reference.

ISBN No.: 978-971-0576-13-5

Printed and bound in Manila, Philippines

Published by:

Local Government Academy,Department of the Interior and Local Government,8/F Agustin I Building, F. Ortigas Jr. Road Ortigas Center, Pasig City,1605 Philippines

Tel. No. (632) 634-8430 / 634-8436www.lga.gov.ph

and

Bureau of Local Government Supervision,Department of the Interior and Local Government,

A. Francisco Gold Condominium II,EDSA cor. Mapagmahal St., Diliman, Quezon City,1100 Philippines

Tel. No. 925-0377 / 925-0372www.dilg.gov.ph

This project was undertaken in collaboration with the PhilippinesDevelopment Forum.


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I. Starting Up: The First 6 Months, 9

II. Continuing Tasks and Responsibilities, 17

o Local Administrative Governance, 17

o Local Social Governance,22

o Local Economic Governance, 34

o Local Environmental Governance, 36

III. Ofcer-in-ChargeMunicipalMayor,42

Table of Contents


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Localgovernancedrawsstrengthandfocusfromqualitylocallegislation. More than a mere procedural act or legislativeformality,legislationisconcernedprimarilywithsubstance,whereitssupremeobjectiveisgeneralwelfareandwell-being.

Legislationrequiresnotonlytheskillsofalegislatorbutalsosensitivityto challenges, pressures and inadequacies of governance. It cannot be overemphasized that central to the concerns of local

legislation is development with a human face.

I. ImportantguIdeforcItIescreatedaftertheeffectIvItyofthe

LocaL government code; IncaseofconfLIctbetweenthe

provIsIonsofthe cIty charterandthe LocaL government

code, the cIty charterprevaILs. IncaseofthesILenceof

provIsIonInthe cIty charter, the LocaL government code

appLIessuppLementarILy.

The Internal Rules of Procedure is a mandate of the Local

GovernmentCode. It isa legislativetool toensureorderlysessionsandqualityenactments.Revisitingorupdatingand

adoptingithavetobecompletedwithin90calendardays

fromtherstregularsessionfollowingtheelection.

The basic contents of such a legislative instrument areas follows:

The organization of the sanggunian and the electionofitsofcers,aswellasthecreationofitsstandingcommittees;

Part 1startIng up:

The FirsT6 MonThs


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The order and calendar of business for each session;

The legislative process;

Parliamentaryprocedurewhichincludetheconductof members during sessions;

Thedisciplineofmembersfordisorderlybehaviorandabsences during sessions, including the imposition of

penalties;

The standing committees and their areas ofresponsibility;

Theassignmentofgeographicalareaofresponsibilityof each sanggunian member; and

Important remInders!

Each sanggunian member is required to:

1. subscribe toanoathofofceuponassumptiontoofce

(Sec. 92, LGC)

2. leaswornstatementof assetsand liabilities (Sec. 91,

LGC)

3. disclosebusinessandnancialinterests,ifany(Sec. 51,

LGC)

4. beadequatelyfamiliarwiththedynamicsof,andothervital

informationon, local legislation.This isparticularly true

for the newlyelectedmembers.TheLocal Legislative

ToolkitpublishedbythePhilippineCouncilorsLeague,in

partnershipwiththeDILG,isahelpfulreferencematerial

forlocallegislators.


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Suchotherrulesasthesanggunianmayadopt.

II. organIzIngthe sanggunIang bayan

1. Standing CommitteeS

The need to structure the sanggunian to ensure

optimum performance is crucial. What is being emphasized

is the creation of standing committees which are

embodied in the Internal Rules of Procedure such as but

not limited to the following:

Committee on Rules

CommitteeonWaysandMeans

Committee on Appropriations

CommitteeonTourism,TradeandIndustry

Committee on Education, Culture and Sports

Committee onWomen, Youth and FamilyWelfare

CommitteeonSocialWelfareandCommunityDevelopment

Committee on Environment Protection

CommitteeonLaborandEmployment

CommitteeonPublicOrderandSafety


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Committee on Food and Agriculture

Committee on Transportation andCommunications

Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure

Committee on Good Governance, Public EthicsandAccountability

2. LegiSLative offiCeSand Staff CompLement

Part of organizing the sanggunian is to ensure thatlegislativeofcesandstaffareinplace.Thesanggunianhas to have:

A Session Hall with appropriate fixtures andequipment

TheOfceoftheSangguniangSecretary;and

Ofcesforindividualmemberswithappropriatefixtures and equipment, with at least one (1)staff per member, other than the SanggunianSecretary

theSanggunianmayCreateSub-CommitteeSundereaChStanding Committee to enSure extenSive and exhauStivedeLiberationSonaLLiSSueSthatarewithintheCompetenCeand authority of a partiCuLar Standing Committee toaddreSS.


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III. InstItutIonaLIzIng LegIsLatIve trackIngand backstoppIng

commIttees

1. inStaLLa LegiSLative traCkingand anaLySiS SyStem

The LegislativeTrackingandAnalysisSystem isanessential tool inquality legislativework.Beyond theconnesofthebasiclegislativeprocess,itsprincipalaimistoassesstheeffectivenessornon-effectivenessofanenactment, with the information generated factored intothe review of the legislative measure.

2. Create baCkStopping Committee

BackstoppingCommitteesareparticularlyuseful inthesensethatsuchmechanismsensurefocusedanalysisof issues,with responsive legislative remedieseasilyworked out. Since it is the professional research arm ofthelegislativebody,qualityresultsfreethesanggunianmembers from lengthy, time-consumingandcostly

debates on legislative action to take in the face of aparticular issue. Leadershipof thecommittee is issue-dependent.Ifitisanissueonhealth,necessarilytheheadshouldbetheMunicipalHealthOfcer.

NOTE: Make sure to have a regular updating of thelegislative database, and to conduct periodiclegislative review.

Iv. famILIarIzatIonwIth exIstIng LegIsLatIve enactments

The sanggunian members are expected to befamiliarwithordinancesthatarealreadyenactedbytheprevious sanggunians. This is important as it guides them

inidentifyingandrationalizingwhichordinancesrequirefurtheranalysis,amendmentorsupplementation,orareto be enacted as new legislation. Consultations with lawenforcementagency,barangayofcialsandthegeneralpublic could be helpful.


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Fundamental to this, are those ordinances that support socialdevelopment, economic development and environmentalhealth:

Code of General Ordinances

Gender and Development Code

Investment and Incentive Code

Revenue Code

Zoning Ordinance

Environment Code

Sanitation Code

v. fIrmIng upofthe executIveand LegIsLatIve agenda

The Executive and Legislative Agenda or ELA (DILGMemorandum Circular No. 64, s. 2004) is a joint agreementof the Executive and Legislative, and is a road map forcomplementaryexecutiveand legislativeactions in local

governance.InputsforELApreparationmaybegeneratedfrom the following:

State of Local Governance Report;

Citizens views or opinions; and

Implications of emerging local government trends

broughtaboutbyacomplexinterplayofvarioussocio-economicandphysicalenvironmentvariablesinthelocality.


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vI. crucIaL LegIsLatIon wIthInthe fIrst sIx months

Vitalwithin the rst sixmonths inofce is the review,modication,adoptionorapprovaloftheterm-basedplans,andensuingyearsbudgetoftheMunicipalGovernment,aswellasforitscomponentbarangays.

Executive and Legislative Agenda

Development Investment Program (2007 2010) withintheperiodofJuly1to31

Annual Investment Program for 2008 not later than1st week of August

Comprehensive Development Plan withinJuly

CY 2008 Annual Appropriations Ordinance within

the period of October 17 to end of 2007

Review of the CY 2008 Barangay AppropriationsOrdinances within 60 days from receipt of thesubmittedAnnualBudgetsorSupplementalBudgetsofBarangays.

It is understood that legislative work is to be consistent withthe Executive and Legislative Agenda.

But asageneral guide, this publicationhighlights thecontinuing tasks and responsibilities of the SangguniangBayan.SuchtasksandresponsibilitiesaredrawnfromtheLocalGovernment Code of 1991, and from other pertinent nationallaws and policies.


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poIntersInthe approvaLofthe annuaL budget

totaLapproprIatIons - ShaLLnotexCeedtheeStimateSofinCome (SeC.324 a, LgC)

fuLL provIsIon - ShaLL be made for aLL ContraCtuaL and StatutoryobLigationSofthemuniCipaLity (SeC. 324 b, LgC)

debtservIcIng - ShaLLnotexCeed 20% ofthereguLarinComeofthemuniCipaLity (SeC. 324 b, LgC)

aIdtocomponentbarangays - ShaLLnotbeLeSSthan one thouSandpeSoS (php 1,000.00) perbarangay (SeC. 324 C, LgC)

caLamIty fund - 5% oftheeStimatedrevenuefromreguLarSourCeS(SeC 324 d, LgC & ra 8185)

deveLopment fund - atLeaSt 20% ofthemuniCipaL annuaL ira ShaLLbeappropriatedfordeveLopmentprojeCtS (SeC. 287, LgC)

beguidedwith diLg mC no. 55, S. 2001 onthe utiLizationofthe20% oftheannuaL ira fordeveLopmentprojeCtS.

personaLservIces - ShaLLnotexCeed 45% for 1St-3rdCLaSS Lgu and55% for 4thto 6thCLaSS Lgu (SeC. 325 a, LgC)

dIscretIonary purposes - ShaLLnotexCeed 2% oftheaCtuaLreCeiptS

derivedfrombaSiCreaLpropertytaxinthenextpreCedingCaLendaryear (SeC. 325 h, LgC)

1% ofthe InternaL revenue aLLotmentofthemunIcIpaLgovernmentshaLLbeaLLocatedforthestrengthenIngofthe LocaL councILforthe

protectIonofchILdren (ra 9344, apriL 23, 2006, juveniLe juStiCeand weLfare aCt)


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I. LegIsLatIve actIonson admInIstratIve governance

The continuing tasks and responsibilities of the SangguniangPanlungsod towards effective administrative governance revolve

on the enactment, amendment or supplementation of legislativemeasures such as ordinances relating to:

1. organizaTional sTrucTure, Personnel MaTTers, and oTheradMinisTraTive concern

Review of functional and organizational structuresofthecityofcesaswellasthestafngpattern.

Powers and duties of municipal officials andemployees;

Positions and salaries, wages, allowances and otheremolumentsandbenetsofofcialsandemployeespaid from municipal funds;

Paymentofcompensationtoaqualiedpersonnot

inthegovernmentservicewhollsupatemporaryvacancyorgrantinghonorariumtoanyqualiedofcialoremployee;

Safetyandprotectionofallmunicipalgovernmentproperties, public documents, or records of publicinterest;

Additional allowances and other emoluments andotherbenets,asappropriate,tojudges,prosecutors,publicelementary,andhighschool teachers,andothernationalgovernmentofcials stationed inorassignedtothemunicipality,whenthenancesofthe municipal government allow;

Part 2

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Occupational, healthand safety, sanitationandenvironmental conditions in the workplace of

municipalgovernmentofficials and employees,suchashaving regular annualmental,physical/medicalcheck-up,cleanandadequatecomfortrooms,potablewater,safebuildingorofcefacilitiesandsafetymeasuresagainstreandotherhazards,among others. (DILG MC No. 54, s. 1998); and

Construction, maintenance, or rental of municipal

governments buildings.

Important remInders!

muniCipaL viCe-mayorSareauthorizedandempoweredtoappointaLLoffiCiaLSandempLoyeeSofthe Sangguniang bayan, exCept

thoSewhoSemannerofappointmentiSSpeCifiCaLLyprovidedintheLg Code(dilg Mc no. 86, s. 2003);

the Sangguniang bayanmaymaintain, CreateotheroffiCeS, and/orConSoLidatefunCtionSofoffiCeSoftheCitygovernment intheintereStofeffiCienCyandeConomy. (sec. 443, lgc);

the Sanggunian ShaLL aCt or Confirm on appointmentS ofdepartment headSwithinfifteen (15) daySfromthedateof itS

SubmiSSion(sec. 443 d, lgc);

the Sanggunian memberShaLLreferto diLg mC noS. 52, S.2001 and 163, S. 2006 whentraveLLingabroad. that diLg mCprovideS for theruLeSandreguLationSgoverning the foreigntraveLofLoCaLgovernmentoffiCiaLSandempLoyeeS;

the Sanggunian ShaLL refer to repubLiC aCt 9184 and dbmCirCuLar no. 01, S. 2005 ConCerningproCurementaCtivitieS.

Said r.a. and CirCuLar provide for the modernization,StandardizationandreguLationoftheproCurementaCtivitieSofthegovernmentandforotherpurpoSeS.


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2. inForMaTionand cusToMer service

Open-DoorPolicy typeofgovernance thatallowspeople toaccessmunicipalofces, servicesandpublicinformationeasily(DILG MC. No. 45, s. 1996);

Information on ongoing LGU infrastructure projectsthrough the establishment of an LGU PerformanceInformationBoard(DILG MC No. 126, s. 2001);

SimplicationofCivilRegistryServices(DILG MC No.

60, s. 2002);

Simplification ofotherCivilApplicationSystems,i.e.,businesspermit,buildingpermit,certicateofoccupancy,realpropertydocuments [DILG MC No.01-120, s. 200);

Creation of a One Stop Shop [DILG MC No. 01-120, s.

2001);

Establishment of a Customer Complaint Desk[DILG

MC No. 01-120, s. 2001); and

Registration procedures, including elimination of feesfor registration of births and foundlings (DILG MC No.

186, s. 2002).

3. generaTing revenuesand oTher Fiscal MaTTer

Fines for the violation of municipal ordinances;

Taxes, fees and charges, and grant tax exemptions,incentives, or relief;

Negotiate and contact loans and other forms ofindebtedness;


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Lease to private parties public biddings held in aproprietarycapacity;

F loat ing of bonds or other inst ruments ofindebtedness;

Reasonable fees and charges for all services renderedbythemunicipalgovernmenttoprivatepersonsorentities;

Grant tocomponentbarangays,or tocharitable,benevolent, or educational institutions which areoperatedandmaintainedwithinthemunicipality;

Exemptionsofprojectbeneciariesfromthepaymentof fees for barangayclearance,mayorspermit,housewiringand re inspection (suchexemptionsshallbesupportedbyaMemorandumofAgreementbetween the municipal government and the electric

cooperative (DILG MC No. 142, s. 2000);

Codifyrevenueordinanceswiththeaimofimprovinglocal revenue administration (DILG MC No. 51, s. 1998);and

Standards in the formulationofMunicipal TricycleandPedicabFranchiseandRegulatoryOrdinance

or Code.

CoordinationwithBIRofcerinthecityfor

information sharing.

4. Maximizing the Use of Resources

Continuationofthe term-baSed pLanS, programS, andbudget

Annual Investment Program


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The Annual Investment Program for the ensuingyearistobeapprovedbythesanggunian.

The Annual Investment Program shall be consistentwiththeapprovedterm-basedLocalDevelopmentInvestment Program.

AnnualorSupplementalBudgetsofBarangays

- Per Sec. 333,LGC,Thereviewof thebarangaybudgethastobeacteduponwithin60-daysfrom

receiptthereofoftheSupplementalBudget.

AnnualandSupplementalBudgetsofthemunicipalgovernment

TheAnnualBudgetfortheensuingyearoftheCityis to be approved within the period of October 17toDecemberofthecurrentyear

urban pLanningand deveLopment

ComprehensiveLandUsePlanforthemunicipality;

Zoning in accordance with the approvedcomprehensive land use plan;

Reclassicationoflands,wherenecessary;

Numbering of residential, commercial and otherbuildings;

Subdivision plans for residential, commercial orindustrial purposes and other development purposes,

and collection of processing fees and other charges;and

Openspacestoserveastransportortricycleterminals(DILG MC No. 35, s. 2002);


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Road Networking to improve public access

5. Barangay Affairs

Reviewofbarangayordinances;

Legalassistancetobarangayofcials;

Financial transaction reports for verification andreview and recommendation of legal actions againstbarangayofcialswhomisusebarangayfundsand

properties (DILG MC No. 161, s. 1996);

Group insurance or additional insurance coverage forallbarangayofcials,includingmembersofbarangaytanod brigades and other service units, with public orprivateinsurancecompanies,whenthenancesofthe municipal government allow; and

Enrollment ofbarangayofficialsand personnelincluding volunteers to the PhilHealth Program duringtheirtenure,tobepaidoutofbarangayfunds (DILG

MC No. 66, s. 2002).

II. LegIsLatIve actIonson socIaL governance

The continuing tasks and responsibilities of the SangguniangBayantowardseffectivesocialgovernancerevolveintheenactment of legislative measure relating to:

note: the LoCaL deveLopment CounCiL mandated per SeC. 333.and SeC. 57, LgC. aSSiSt the correspondIng sanggunIan inSetting the direCtion of eConomiC and SoCiaL deveLopment,and Coordinating deveLopment effortS within itS territoriaLjuriSdiCtion.


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1. Educat ion, Culture and the Arts , and SportsDevelopment

Financial support to vocational and technical schoolsandsimilarpost-secondaryinstitutions;and

Scholarship fund for the poor but deservingstudents.

Strenghten theCityEngineersofcewithproper

people and equipment so it can handle repairs andconstructions of classrooms and school buildings.

2. Health and Sanitation

Quarantine regulations to prevent the introductionand spread of diseases;

Dengue case management and services (DILG MCNos. 74 and 86, s. 2005);

Sanitarystandards inpublic restrooms frequentedbypublicutilityvehiclesandtouristtransportservices(DILG MC No. 162, s. 1995);

Establishment, operation and maintenance of funeralparlors and the burial or cremation of the dead;

Regulationofthesaleofmeat,poultry,sh,vegetables,fruits, freshdairyproducts,andotherfoodstuffs forpublic consumption;

note: the muniCipaL SChooL board ShaLL Serve aS an adviSoryCommitteetothesanggunIanconcernedon mattersreLatIvetoeducatIon.


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Solid Waste Management

Disposal of clinical wastes from hospitals, clinics andother similar establishment;

Smoking in public places (DILG MC No. 85, s. 2004);

Sanitation code of the Philippines (PD 856);

Foodsafety(DILG MC No.194, s. 1999);

Use of government ambulance(s) (DILG MC No. 114,s. 2000); and

3. Peace and Order and Public Safety

Prevention and suppression of lawlessness, disorder,riot, violence, rebellion or sedition;

Prevention, suppression and imposition of appropriatepenalties for habitual drunkenness in public places,vagrancy,mendicancy,prostitution,establishmentand maintenance of houses of ill repute, gamblingand other prohibited games of chance, fraudulentdevicesandwaystoobtainmoneyorproperty,drugaddiction, maintenance of drug dens, drug pushing,juvenile delinquency, theprinting, distribution orexhibition of obscene or pornographic materials or

publications, and such other activities inimical to thewelfare and public morals;

Provisionofsitesforpoliceandrestations,andcityjail,aswellaspoliceandreservicesandfacilities;

note: the muniCipaL heaLth boardShaLLServeaSanadviSoryCommitteetothesanggunIanconcernedon heaLth matters.


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Safetymeasuresinallgasolinestations(R.A. 8479, DILGMC No. 66, s. 2006);

Public safety, andpeaceandorderduring theconductofpublicassemblies/rallies indesignatedfreedom parks (DILG MC Nos. 42 and 79, s. 2006);

Organization, re-organizationoractivationof thePeoplesLawEnforcementBoardandinclusioninthelocal annual budget a corresponding appropriationfor its operation [DILG MC No. 59, s. 2006]

Republic Act No. 9287 entitled, An Act Increasingthe Penalties for Illegal Numbers and Its ImplementingRules

Enforcement of the National Building Code,particularly Section 2001,Chapter 20 that noadvertisingbillboard,signageordisplaymediashallbe constructed in the LGU that:

endangersthesafetyofapersonorproperty,orharms the public interest;

hinders public order or violates sound socialmorals;

contains informationwhich suggestsobscenity,indecency,orviolence, both in textualandgraphical forms;

conveysvagueanddouble-endedmessagestothe public;

contains messages that mislead or deceiveconsumers;

carries racially, sexuallyorethnicallyabusive,offensive or objectionable content, or promotessocial discrimination and prejudice againstgender, beliefs and convictions;

obstructsthepublicviewonnaturalsceneryandhinderstheenjoymentthereof;and


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detractsfromthepicturesqueviewofascenerydue to lack of coordination with its environmentalsurroundingsbywayofcolorsand tonesused,

structure, size and location (DILG MC No. 158, s.2004)

FinancialsupporttoBarangayTanods(DILG MC No.

104, s. 2002);

Safetyofresidentsandtransients,andthepreventionfreak accidents from occurring on construction

projects like:

requiringallcontractorstotakefullresponsibilityforthe proper safekeeping of construction materialsand equipment used for the entire duration oftheconstructionprojectsandtoassumeliabilityforanyuntowardaccidentthatmayresultfromfailure toobserve thenecessaryprecautionarymeasures, which shall be stipulated in the contract

between the LGU and the contractor;

requiring contractors to clear all constructiondebrisawayfromtheareasthatmaybepossiblytrippedonbypasserby;and

providingvisiblemarksorsignsonaccident-proneareas such as open canals, manholes and thelike, lighting facilities in the construction sites, and

otherprecautionarymeasures(DILG MC No. 87,s. 1995)

Adoption of a Disaster Management Plan (DILG MCNo. 94, s. 1998). Ensure the provision of the following:

EstablishmentofCommandOperationsCenterduringtimesofcalamity/emergencies/disaster.

warningandcommunicationsystems; earlyevacuationfromhigh-riskareas; rescueandemergencyoperations; distribution of relief goods and services; reporting of situations and actions taken; post-calamityclean-up;


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medical assistance; rehabilitation of agricultural and livelihood

programs; housing assistance; burial service; and loan assistance

Selling and publishing of obscene and pornographicmaterials, publications, pictures, literatures and othersimilararticles,includingtheexhibitionorgivingawayofindecent,immoralorobsceneplays,scenes,acts

orshows,whetherliveorinlm (DILG MC No. 213, s.1999. Article 201 of the Revised Penal Code);

Regulationontrafconallstreetsandbridgesandremoval of encroachments and illegal obstructionsin public places

Publicsafetyintheconstructionofpublicutilitiesand

other similar structures in buildings and homes;

Regulation and maintenance, of gas mains, electric,telegraph and telephone wires, conduits, meters andother apparatus and correction, condemnation orremoval of the same when found to be dangerous,defective, or otherwise hazardous to the welfare ofthe inhabitants;

Republic Act 9287 entitled An Act Increasing thePenalties for Illegal Numbers and Its ImplementingRules;

Commercial sexual exploitation of children (DILG MCNo. 164, s. 1999);

Prevention,eliminationandcontroloftrafckingofpersons (DILG MC No. 26, s. 2005);

Displayof signs, signboards,orbillboardsat theplace or places where a profession or business isadvertised;


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Maintenance and sanitation of buildings and premiseswithinthemunicipality;

Impoundingofstrayanimals;

CityEngineershouldbedirectedtoconductinspection of structures and compliant with theNationalBuildingCodeandtheFireCode.

Establishmentandinspectionofeverysteamboileror

anyheatingdeviceinbuildingsandthestorageofinammableandhighlycombustiblematerials;

Trafcregulationandremovalofencroachmentsandillegal obstructions in public places;

Franchisingoftricycles

Enact,amendorsupplementatricyclefranchiseordinance in consideration of the following:

Physical Requirements no tricycle shallbeissueda franchise unlessapplicablephysicalrequirementsarecompliedwithandcertiedbydulyauthorizedauthority;

Fares should be established at a level thatprovidetheoperatorareasonablereturnofprot,and affordable to the general public;

LoadorCapacityLimitnotricycleshouldbeallowedtocarrymorepassengersandgoodsthanwhat it is designed for;

Forsafetyreasons,notricycleshouldoperateonnationalhighways;

Zonesmustbeestablishedwithinthecity;and

Acommoncolormaybeimposedontricyclesoperating in the same zone [DILG MC No. 07-01,

s. 2007]


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4. Housing and Basic Utilities

Watersupplyservicesandfacilitieslike:

maintenance,repairandoperationofanefcientwaterworks system to supply water for theinhabitantsandtopurifythesourceofthewater

supply;

construction, maintenance, repair and use ofhydrants,pumps,cisternsandreservoirs;

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TRICYCLES

1. Clean windshield

2. Garbage receptacle

3. Functional horn that does not emit exceptionally loud or

startling sound

4. Functional two signal lights, front and back for turning right or

left or for emergency purposes

5. Functional tail light, including license plate light

6. Top chain extending to the rear wheel

7. Functional white head light in front and functional red tail light

at the rear, visible at least 50 meters from the front and rear of

the tricycle and functioning under all weather conditions

8. Functional light installed inside the sidecar and kept lightedwhile plying a designated route

9. Functional anti-noise equipment

10. Sticker containing the body number of the vehicle and placed

prominently and identiable from a distance

11. Fully-operational mufers

12. Roadworthiness of the tricycle unit.

Franchise shall provide that the same shall be revoked forfailuretocomplywiththerulessetintheissuanceofthe

franchise.


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purityandquantityofthewater supplyofthemunicipality;and

consumption, use or wastage of water.

note: the muniCipaL houSing board, houSing taSk forCeor houSingCoordinatingunitaSSiStSthesanggunIanonmatterSConCerningLowCoSthouSingandmaSSdweLLingS.

5. Women, Children and Social Welfare in General

Generalwelfareandwell-beingofvulnerablegroupsinthemunicipalitylike:

caring for the disabled persons, paupers, the aged,the sick, persons of unsound mind, abandoned minors,juvenile delinquents, drug dependents, abusedchildrenandother needy anddisadvantagedpersons,particularlychildrenandyouthbelow18

yearsofage

RepublicAct9344,otherwiseknownastheJuvenileJustice and Welfare Act of 2006;

Humantrafcking(DILG MC Nos. 26, s. 2005 and 172,s. 2006);

Republic Act 9710 otherwise known as the MagnaCarta of Women, a comprehensive womens humanrights law that seeks to eliminate discriminationagainstwomenbyrecognizing,protecting,fulllingandpromotingtherightsofFilipinowomen,especiallythose in the marginalized sectors.

note: the muniCipaL peaCe and order CounCiL and the muniCipaLdiSaSter Coordinating CounCiL ShaLL Serve aS an adviSory

CommitteetothesanggunIanconcernedon peaceand orderand pubLIc safety.


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MigrantAdvisoryandInformationDesksNetworkwhichshallprovidevictimsoftrafckingtheproceduresin

lingcases,programsthataddresstrafcking,legalprotection and other services (DILG MC No. 26, s.2005);

EstablishaMunicipalCouncil for theelderlywhichshallformulatepoliciesandadoptmeasuresmutuallybenecialtotheelderlyandtothecommunity;

Support theestablishmentof theOfcefor SeniorCitizens Affairs whose functions include assistance toseniorcitizensinlingcomplaintsandchargesagainstanyperson,naturalorjuridical,amongothers (DILGMc No. 63, s. 2005);

Senior Citizens Affairs (DILG MC No.63, s. 2005);

Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (DILG MC No. 89, s.2002);

Persons with disabilities (DILG MC No. 74, s. 1998);

RepublicAct9262,otherwiseknownastheAnti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of2004;

RepublicAct7877,otherwiseknownastheAnti-SexualHarassment Act of 1995 (DILG MC No. 37, s. 2001);and

Commercial sexual exploitation of children (DILG MCNo. 164, s. 1999).

note: a muniCipaL CounCiL for the eLderLy ShaLL formuLate poLiCieSandadoptmeaSureSmutuaLLybenefiCiaLtotheeLderLyandtotheCommunity.


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6. Public Morals

Establishment, operation, and maintenance ofcockpits,aswellascockghtingandcommercialbreeding of gamecocks;

Selling,givingawayordispensingofanyintoxicatingmalt,vino,mixedor fermented liquorsatanyretailoutlet;

Establishment,operation,andmaintenanceofanyentertainmentoramusementfacility;

Crueltytoanimals,andenforcementoftheAnimalWelfare Act (DILG MC No. 91, s. 2000);

Establishment, operation and maintenance ofcafes, restaurants, beerhouses, hotels, motels, inns,pension houses, lodging houses, and other similarestablishments;

Establishment, operation and maintenance ofcafes, restaurants, beerhouses, hotels, motels, inns,pesion houses, lodging houses, and other similarestablishments;

Establishment, operation, and maintenance ofcockpits,aswellascockghtingandcommercialbreeding of gamecocks;

Selling,givingawayordispensingofanyintoxicatingmalt,vino,mixedor fermented liquorsatanyretailoutlet; and

Establishment,operation,andmaintenanceofanyentertainmentoramusementfacility.


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Proposed Updates on the Duty to Intensify Action againstIllegal Drugs

EnsurethemandatoryinclusionintheLocalAnnualBudgetofa substantialappropriation that canadequatelyassist in or enhance the enforcement of RA 9165, givingprioritytopreventiveoreducationalprogramsandtherehabilitation or treatment of drug dependents;

EnsurethattheprovisionsofSections51-53ofRA9165shallbestrictlyandfaithfullyenforced;

Initiate the formulation of prevention and rehabilitationprograms in their respective local government units;

Initiate theconductof symposiaanddialogueswithschoolauthoritiesandstudents,ownersandemployeesof business establishments, government officials andemployeesandthegeneralpublic;

Ensure thesustainability of rehabilitationor treatmentprogram of drug dependents;

Cause the enactment of an ordinance complementingtheComprehensiveDrugsActof2002,ifnonehasyetbeen passed, or to amend the same, to be consistentwith the pertinent provisions of the said Act, and ensure

the effective enforcement thereof;

EnsuretheAnti-DrugAbuseCouncilsatalllevelsperformtheir functions and responsibilities as embodied in relevant

Departmentissuances(DILGMCNo.2009-09,s.2009);


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III. LegIsLatIve actIonson economIc governance

The continuing tasks and responsibilities of the SangguniangBayantowardseffectiveeconomicgovernancerevolveinthe enactment of legislative measures relating to:

1. Agriculture and Fishery Development

Ferries, wharves, and other structures intended toaccelerateproductivityrelatedtomarineactivities;

Constructionofshcorralsorshpens,orthetakingorcatchingofbangusfry,prawnfryorkawag-kawag,orfryofany species,orshwithin themunicipalitywaters;

Bantheuseofcompressorasbreathingapparatusofallshingactivities(DILG MC No. 129, s. 2002); and

note: the Cooperative offiCer ShaLL adviSe the Sanggunian on aLLmatterS reLated to CooperativeS deveLopment and LiveLihoodopportunitieS.

Replication of the Maunlad Model Farms (DILG MC

No. 62, s. 2000).

2. Tourism, Trade, Business Enterprise, and IndustryPromotion

Employmentopportunitiesforthewilling,ableandunemployedresidentsofthemunicipalityinpublic

worksprojects,either locally,nationallyorforeign-funded (DILG MC No. 167, s. 2000 and R.A. 6685);

Livelihoodopportunitiestovictimsofman-madeandnatural calamities;


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ProperdisplayofSSSCerticateofRegistrationbesidethe business license or permit;

Establishment ofmunicipal-operatedmarkets,slaughterhouses or animal corrals and regulation onthe construction and operation of private markets orother similar buildings and structures;

Livelihoodopportunitiestoamnestygrantees(DILGMC No. 13, s. 2004);

Operationofanybusinessorpracticeofprofessionwithinthemunicipality;

Grantingofafranchisetoanyperson,partnership,corporation, or cooperative to do business within themunicipality;

Articles of commerce;

Operation ofany public utilityby themunicipalgovernment,orbyacooperative,privatepersonorentity;

Advocacy,promotionanddevelopmentofSmallandMedium Enterprises (DILG MC Nos. 13, s. 1996 and 47,

s. 1997);

Local Economic Transformation Program for LocalGovernmenttosecuretheeconomicwell-beingofthepeoplebycreatinganenvironmentconduciveto growth and investment (DILG Mc No. 35, s. 2002).

Proposed Updates on Legislative Matters (Levy, Imposition

and Collection of Illegal Fees or Charges)

Strictlyadheretothefundamentalprinciples,limitationsandrequisitesoftheexerciseofthetaxingpowersbyLocalGovernmentUnit(DILGMCNos.2009-42and2009-76,s.2009)


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Rectifydefectivetaxordinanceschargingfeesonpassingthroughvehicles,especially thosecarryingagriculturalgoodsandproducts(DILGMCNos.2009-42and2009-76s. 2009)

Cause the immediate repeal of ordinances authorizingthelevyandcollectionoffees,taxesandotherchargeson transporting goods and passengers carried into or outof, or passing through, the territorial jurisdiction of the local

governmentunitconcerned(Sec.133(e),LGC)

Iv. LegIsLatIve actIonson envIronmentaL governance

The continuing tasks and responsibilities of the SangguniangBayantowardseffectiveenvironmentalgovernancerevolvein the enactment of legislative measures relating to:

1. Waste Management

Solid waste collection and disposal;

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, toinclude the:

creation of municipal solid waste managementboard (a representative from the MunicipalCouncil shall be the Chair);

approval of the Solid Waste Management Plan;and

establishmentofMulti-PurposeEnvironment

Cooperatives or Associations.

2. Natural Resources Management

Forest Management (DILG MC No. 166, s. 2004);

DENR-DILG-LGUpartnershipondevolvedandotherforest management functions (Joint DENR-DILG MCNo. 01, s. 1998);


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National IntegratedProtectedAreas SystemActof 1992, and Wildlife Resources Conservation and

Protection Act (DILG Mc No. 44, s. 2004);

Protection of environmental and natural resourcessuch as:

establishment, maintenance, protection, andconservation of communal forests and watersheds,tree parks, greenbelts, mangroves, and otherforest development projects;

demolition of illegal structures along rivers andestuarieswhichimpedenormalwaterow;

preventionofmunicipalwaters,shponds,andshpensfromovercrowdingandcongestion;and

enforcement of the Code of Practice forAquaculture (DILG MC No. 64, s. 2002)

Penalties for acts which endanger the environmentand activities which result in pollution or ecologicalimbalance;

Establishment, maintenance, protection andconservation of communal forests and watershed,tree parks, greenbelts, mangroves, and other similar

forest development programs;

Measures against the establishment of illegal structuresalong rivers and estuaries which impede normal waterowandpreventovercrowdingandcongestion inmunicipalwatersandshponds;

R.A.8485ortheAnimalWelfareAct,aswellasDILGMC

No. 91, s. 2000, which provides for the apprehensionand prosecution of those engaged in illegal tradingof animals.


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ROLE OF THE LGUs IN THE CLIMATE CHANGE AND VARIOUSENVIRONMENT ISSUES

R.A. 9729 (Climate Change Act of 2009)

Sec. 14. Local Climate Change Action Plan. The LGUsshall be frontline agencies in the formulation, planning andimplementation of climate change action plans in their respectiveareas, consistent with the provisions of the Local Government Unit,the Framework and the National Climate Change Action Plan.

Barangays shallbedirectly involvedwithmunicipalandcitygovernmentsinprioritizingclimatechangeissuesandinidentifyingand implementing best practices and other solutions. Municipalandcitygovernmentsshallconsiderclimatechangeadaptation,as one of their regular functions. Provincial governments shallprovide technical assistance, enforcement and informationmanagementinsupportofmunicipalandcityclimatechangeactionplans.Inter-localgovernmentunitcollaborationshallbemaximizedintheconductofclimate-relatedactivities.

LGUsshallregularlyupdatetheirrespectiveactionplanstoreectchanging social, economic, and environmental conditions andemerging issues. The LGUs shall furnish the Commission withcopies of their action plans and all subsequent amendments,modicationsandrevisionsthereof,withinone(1)monthfromtheiradoption.TheLGUsshallmobilizeandallocatenecessarypersonnel,resourcesandlogisticstoeffectivelyimplementtheir

respective action plans.

The local chief executive shall appoint the person responsible forthe formulation and implementation of the local action plan.

ItshallbetheresponsibilityofthenationalgovernmenttoextendtechnicalandnancialassistancetoLGUsfortheaccomplishmentof their Local Climate Change Action Plans.

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toimplementsaidlocalplaneffectively,anyprovisionintheLocalGovernmentCodetothecontrarynotwithstanding.

Memorandum Circular 2009-168 (October 27, 2009)

AllLocalChiefExecutivesaredirectedtostrictlycomplywiththemandateofRepublicActNo.9003(EcologicalandSolidWasteManagementActof2000),especiallyontheestablishmentofsolidwasteandmaterialsrecoveryfacilities,towit:

Solid Waste Facility

Closure of existing dump sites.

Developmentandoperationofsanitarylandllsitesasnaldisposalsitesforsolid,and,eventually,residualwastesofamunicipalityorcityoraclusterofmunicipalitiesorcities.

PursuanttoSection44oftheAct,inrelationtoSection33oftheCode,provinces,cities,municipalitiesandbarangays,through

appropriateordinances,mayconsolidate,orcoordinatetheirefforts,services,andresourcesforpurposesofjointlyaddressingcommon solid waste management problems or establishingcommon waste disposal facilities

Materials Recovery Facility

EstablishmentofLGUMaterialsRecoveryFacility(MRF)ineverybarangayorclusterofbarangaysinabarangayownedorleasedlandorinanysuitableopenspacetobedeterminedbythebarangaythroughitsSanggunian.

AllocationofacertainparceloflandbythebarangayorclusterofbarangaysfortheMRF.

The MRF includes a solid waste transfer station or sortingstation,drop-offcenter,acompostingfacility,andarecycling

facility.Memorandum(June2,2009)Re:Manila BayCleanUp,RehabilitationandPreservationAddressedtoAllMayorsofMetropolitanManila,theGovernors,CityMayorsandMunicipalMayorsofandinRizal,Laguna,Cavite, Bulacan,PampangaandBataan.


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In compliance with a Supreme Court EN BANC decisionpromulgated on December 18, 2008, said LGUs are hereby

directed to:

1. Immediatelyinspectallfactories,commercialestablishments,andprivatehomesalongthebanksofmajorriversystems,andotherminorriversandwaterwaysthateventuallydischargewater into theManila Bay, including landsabuttingthebay,withinourjurisdictionstodeterminewhethertheyhavewastewater treatment facilitiesorhygienic septic tanksasprescribedbyexisting laws,ordinances,and rulesand

regulations; and

2. Requirenon-complyingestablishmentsandhomes tosetup said facilities or septic tanks within a reasonable time topresent industrial wastes, sewage water, and human wastesfromowing intotheserivers,waterways,esteros,and theManilaBay,underpainaclosureorimpositionofnesandother sanctions.

Republic Act 10121 Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

Act of 2010 This Act provides for the development of policies andplans and the implementation of actions and measures pertainingto all aspects of disaster risk reduction and management includinggoodgovernance,riskassessmentandearlywarning,knowledgebuildingandawarenessraising,reducingunderlyingriskfactorsandpreparednessforeffectiveresponseandearlyrecovery.

LGUs should ensure that adequate and appropriate measures indisaster risk reduction and management are undertaken.

Memorandum Circular No. 2008-69 (April 28, 2008)

In order to address the various disaster concerns, all Local ChiefExecutives as Chairperson of the Local Disaster CoordinatingCouncils are encouraged to:

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promote research and extension work on climate changeadaptation thru local research institutions, the academeand other relevant stakeholders;

engageinprograms,projectsandactivitiesparticularlyinlandandwateruse,landusechangeandforestry,reducing emissions from deforestation and degradation,coastalzonesandsheries, industry, facilities, farmingpractices,andindigenouscleanenergy;

encourage greater participation of the local media,

inter-faithgroupsand local schools indisseminatinginformation on climate change adaptation, within theoverall framework of sustainable development, to localcommunities, at the grassroots level;

promotedialoguesbetweenworkersandemployers(when applicable) to realize the potential for greenand decent jobs through positive support from workers

andemployersinthetransitiontowardsenvironmentallysustainable patterns of production and consumption;and

vigorouslycollaboratewiththeprovincialgovernmentand the Regional Development Council to push for moreaggressive emission reduction targets and expeditiousimplementation of adaptation programs, projects andactivities that will ensure direct benefits to the local

communities.

Memorandum Circular No. 2007-131 (October 2, 2007

In support of Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 and the launchingoftheLinisHanginSiudad/MunisipyoProgram,allLocalChiefExecutivesareherebyencouragedtoactivelyparticipateinthe

saidcelebrationbyadoptingorinitiatingappropriatemeasuresto ensure the success thereof such as the following:

1. Issuanceofcity/municipalresolutionorenactmentofanordinance on air pollution control


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part 3offIcer - In - charge

OIC-MAYOR as distinguished from ACTING MAYOR

ActingMayorisgovernedbySection46(a)oftheLocal

GovernmentCode,whileOICMayorisgovernedbySection46(c)ofthesamecode.

When theMunicipalMayor is temporarily incapacitated toperformhisdutiesforphysicalorlegalreasons,suchasbutnotlimited to, leave of absence, travel abroad and suspension fromofce,theMunicipalVice-Mayorshallautomaticallyexercisethepowers and perform the duties and functions of the Local ChiefExecutive concerned, except the power to appoint, suspend, or

dismissemployeeswhichcanonlybeexercisediftheperiodoftemporaryincapacityexceedthirty(30)workingdays

Inthiscase,theautomaticassumptionbytheMunicipalVice-Mayor, evenon therst dayof incapacityof theMunicipalMayor,isautomaticandassuch,heisproperlydenedasActingMunicipalMayor.AsActingMunicipalMayor,hecanperformallthefunctions,powersanddutiesoftheMunicipalMayorexceptthe limitations provided for in cases of appointment, suspension

ordismissalofemployees.

Ontheotherhand,Section46(c)oftheCodeprovidesthatwhentheMunicipalMayor istravellingwithin thecountrybut

2. Inclusion of clean air policies in their respective localdevelopment plans.

3. Conductofinformationcampaignonthevaluesmoke-freecommunities

4. Encouragingcommunityleaders,civicorganizations,religiousorganizationsandschoolinstitutionstoactivelysupportthecampaign against air pollution in their localities.


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How shall an OIC Municipal Mayor assume hisfunctions?

WithregardstoOICMunicipalMayor,uponpresentationofa

valid designation in writing, he can assume as OIC MunicipalMayor.(Section26(c),LocalGovernmentCode)

In this case, itmaybenotedthat theMunicipalMayorcandesignateanyofcialoftheMunicipalGovernmentasOICfor three(3)consecutivedayswhileheisoutsidehis territorialjurisdictionbutwithinthecountry.Itshouldbefurthernotedthatin

caseofdesignationofOIC,thereisreally,incontemplationoflaw,notemporaryvacancytospeakofintheOfceoftheMunicipalMayor.TheMunicipalMayormaydesignatetheMunicipalVice-Mayororanymemberof theSanggunianoranyappointiveofcialoftheprovinceasOIC.Butsuchdesignationcannotexceed(3)days.Hence,onthe4thday,iftheMunicipalMayorfailedtoreturntohisstation,Section46(d)ofthesameCodewillnowapply,inwhichcase,theMunicipalVice-MayorshallassumeasActingMunicipalMayoronthe4thdayofabsence

oftheMunicipalMayor.

Who may be authorized to act as an OIC MunicipalMayor?

Persection46(c)oftheLocalGovernmentCode,theMunicipalMayormaydesignateinwritinganyMunicipalOfcialtoactasOICduringhisabsenceforthee(3)days.Theauthorizationshallspecifythepowersandfunctionsthatthelocalofcialconcernedshall exercise.

outside his territorial jurisdiction for a period of not exceedingthree(3)consecutivedays,hemaydesignateinfullwritingtheOIC.Suchauthorizationshallspecifythepowersandfunctionsthatthelocalofcialconcernedshallexerciseintheabsenceof lcaol chief executive, except the power to appoint, suspendordismissemployees.


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WithregardstoActingMunicipalMayor,upontheoccurenceofanyeventleadingtothetemporaryincapacityoftheMunicipalMayor,eitherforphysicalorlegalreasons,theMunicipalVice-MayorautomaticallyassumesasActingMunicipalMayor.

(Section46(a),LocalGovernmentCode)

When shall an OIC Municipal Mayor cease to act assuch?

AnOICMunicipalMayorshallstopperforminghisorherfunctionsassuchonthe4thdayofabsenceoftheMunicipalMayor.Thishas to be so because his or her designation as OIC is effectiveonlyduring the three (3) consecutivedaysabsenceof theMunicipalMayor,whoisoutsidehisorherjurisdictionbutiswithinthecountry.Onthe4thday,designationofOICceasestoexistbyoperationof lawand theMunicipalVice-MayorshallnowautomaticallyassumeasActingMunicipalMayorpursuanttoSection46(d)oftheLocalGovernmentCode.

May the Municipal Vice-Mayor, acting as ActingMunicipal Mayor continue to preside over the sessionof the Sangguniang Bayan?

InthecaseofGamboavs.Aguirre(G.R.No.134213,July20,1991),theSupremeCourtruledthattheMunicipalVice-Mayor,whoisnowactingasActingMunicipalMayor,cannotanymorecontinueto preside over the session as this would violate the principle ofseparationofpowersandfunctions.TheMunicipalVice-Mayor,inhiscapacityasActingMunicipalMayor,isexpectedtoperformfull-timeexecutivefunctionswhichwouldincludeapprovalofordinances.ThispronouncementoftheSupremeCourtequallyapplies to provinces and municipalities.


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May the Municipal Vice-Mayor, acting as OIC,continue to preside over the session of the Sangguniang

Bayan?

The situation is different between the OIC and Acting. As earliernoted, in theactingcapacity, there is temporary vacancyintheOfceof theMunicipalMayor,while inOICcapacity,thereisnotemporaryvacancyintheOfceoftheMunicipalMayor.Moreover,OICsexerciseonlylimitedpowersasmaybecontained in the letter-authorizationdesignatinghimassuch.Hence, if incidentally, theMunicipalVice-Mayoras theone

designated as OIC, he can still continue to preside over thesession of the Sanggunian since the ruling in the Gamboa casewillnotapply.

As a mere OIC, he has no power to perform all the functionsandpowersoftheMunicipalMayorandmoreimportantly,heorshe is now empowered to approve ordinances. Such being thecase, the violation of separation of powers and functions, theevil sought to be avoided in the Gamboa ruling, is not present.Since,anyway,asOIChehasnopowertoapproveordinancesenactedbytheSanggunian.

May theMunicipal Vice-Mayor, acting as OIC, appointofcials?

No. Under CSC rules on appointment, an OIC cannot issue anappointment.

What are the tasks and responsibilities of an OIC MunicipalMayor?

ActorperforminaccordancewiththeauthorizationgivenbytheMunicipalMayor,suchas,butnotlimitedtothefollowing:

Signandapprovevouchersforthepaymentofsalariesofthemunicipalemployees;


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Sign and approve vouchers and requisitions, purchases ofessentialsupplies,andhospitalsubsistence,ifany;

Attend conferences as well as other ceremonial functions inrepresentationoftheofceoftheMunicipalMayor;and

Performroutinerary andadministrative functions suchassupervisionoftheday-to-dayoperationsoftheOfceoftheMunicipalMayor[Section46(a),LGC]


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