Local Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160) Quiz

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