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Who can appoint executive officials of a unit?
Who can appoint executive officials of a unit?
What is a unique power of the Mayor that is not shared with the Punong Barangay?
What is a unique power of the Mayor that is not shared with the Punong Barangay?
What is the purpose of the Sanggunian's power to approve ordinances and pass resolutions?
What is the purpose of the Sanggunian's power to approve ordinances and pass resolutions?
Who has the power to issue permits?
Who has the power to issue permits?
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What is the purpose of the Sanggunian's power to enact annual or supplemental appropriations?
What is the purpose of the Sanggunian's power to enact annual or supplemental appropriations?
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Who has the power to supervise executive officials of a unit?
Who has the power to supervise executive officials of a unit?
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What is the purpose of the Sanggunian's power to enact ordinances levying taxes, fees, and charges?
What is the purpose of the Sanggunian's power to enact ordinances levying taxes, fees, and charges?
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Who has the power to exercise visitorial power?
Who has the power to exercise visitorial power?
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What is the purpose of the Sanggunian's power to grant tax exemptions, incentives, and reliefs?
What is the purpose of the Sanggunian's power to grant tax exemptions, incentives, and reliefs?
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Who has the power to execute all applicable laws and ordinances within a territorial jurisdiction?
Who has the power to execute all applicable laws and ordinances within a territorial jurisdiction?
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Study Notes
Overview of the Local Government Code of 1991
- The Local Government Code of 1991, also known as RA 7160, was enacted to transfer control and responsibility of delivering basic services to local government units (LGUs).
- The code aims to enhance the provision of services at the grassroots level and improve efficiency in resource allocation.
Objectives of the Local Government Code of 1991
- To provide LGUs the opportunity to tap their fullest potentials as self-reliant communities and active partners of the national government in achieving national goals.
- To facilitate faster decision-making at the local level.
- To enhance the participation of ordinary citizens, organized groups, and the poorer sectors in public affairs and government business.
- To deliver basic services more efficiently.
Enactment and Structure of the Code
- Signed into law by the President of the Philippines on October 10, 1991, and took effect on January 1, 1992.
- Divided into three books: General Provisions, Local Taxation and Fiscal Matters, and Local Government Units.
- Books are further divided into titles, each focusing on specific aspects of local governance.
Basic Principles and Services
- Basic principles include agriculture, health, social welfare, information, environmental and natural resources, public works, tourism, education, police, fire services, and facilities.
- Regulatory powers include the power to generate and apply resources, eminent domain, reclassification of agricultural lands, and closure of roads.
Corporate Powers of LGUs
- To have continuous succession in its corporate name.
- To sue and be sued.
- To have and use a corporate seal.
- To acquire and convey real or personal property.
- To enter into contracts.
- To exercise other powers granted to corporations, subject to limitations in the Code and other laws.
Types of LGUs
- Provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays are the territorial and political subdivisions of the Republic of the Philippines.
- Autonomous regions, such as those in Muslim Mindanao and the Cordilleras.
Executive and Legislative Branches of LGUs
- Executive branch: headed by local chief executives (LCEs), comprising Provincial Governors, City and Municipal Mayors, and Punong Barangays.
- Legislative branch: serves as lawmaking and consultative body, comprising Sangguniang Panlalawigan (province), Sanguniang Panlungsod (city), Sangguniang Bayan (municipality), and Sangguniang Pambarangay (barangay).
Elective Officials Common to All Provinces
- Governor
- Vice Governor
- Sangguniang Panlalawigan: Presiding officer, regular members, and President of the Liga ng mga Barangay.
- President of Sangguniang Kabataan
- 3 Sectoral representatives: women, agricultural or industrial workers, and one from other sectors.
Elective Officials Common to All Cities and Municipalities
- Mayor
- Vice Mayor
- Sangguniang Panlungsod/Bayan: Presiding officer, regular members, and President of the Liga ng mga Barangay.
- President of the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation
- 3 Sectoral representatives: women, agricultural or industrial workers, and one from other sectors.
Elective Officials Common to All Barangays
- Punong Barangay
- 7 Sanggunian Members
- Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman
- Barangay Secretary
- Barangay Treasurer
- Execute all applicable laws and ordinances within territorial jurisdiction
- Appointing authority
- Supervisory authority over executive officials of the unit
- Issuance of executive orders
- Police power
- Visitorial power
- Issuance of permits
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Test your knowledge about the Local Government Code of 1991, also known as RA 7160, which aimed to improve the delivery of basic services and resource allocation at the local level in the Philippines.
