Decentralization and Local Governance PDF
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This document provides an overview of decentralization and local governance in the Philippines. It details the different levels of local government units, their roles, functions, and key requirements. It includes information on barangays, municipalities, cities, and provinces. The document also describes the officials in each level of government.
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**Decentralization and Local Governance** - **Definition**: Transfer of authority, responsibility, and resources from the national government to local government units (LGUs) for efficient management. - **Local Autonomy**: Guaranteed by the 1987 Constitution; ensures LGUs develop a...
**Decentralization and Local Governance** - **Definition**: Transfer of authority, responsibility, and resources from the national government to local government units (LGUs) for efficient management. - **Local Autonomy**: Guaranteed by the 1987 Constitution; ensures LGUs develop as self-reliant communities. - **Legal Basis**: Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991) promotes decentralization and empowers LGUs as active partners in nation-building. **Levels of Local Government in the Philippines** 1. **Barangay**: Basic political unit. 2. **Municipality**: Composed of a group of barangays. 3. **City**: More urbanized and developed municipalities/barangays. 4. **Province**: Composed of cities and municipalities. **Roles and Functions of LGUs** **Barangay:** - Primary planning and implementing unit for local policies and programs. - Functions: - Deliver basic services. - Protect the environment. - Prevent drug and child abuse. - Resolve community disputes. **Municipality:** - Coordinates delivery of services to barangays. - Key Requirements (Creation): - ₱2.5 million average annual income. - Population: 25,000+. - Land area: 50+ square kilometers. - Functions: - Deliver services. - Enforce laws. - Regulate businesses and construction. **City:** - Urbanized, serves as a coordination hub for barangays. - Key Requirements (Creation): - ₱20 million average annual income. - Population: 150,000+ or 100 square kilometers of land. - Functions: - Deliver services. - Enact and enforce laws. - Regulate industries and construction. **Province:** - Supervises municipalities and facilitates development. - Key Requirements (Creation): - ₱20 million average annual income. - Population: 250,000+ or 2,000 square kilometers of land. - Functions: - Supervise municipal planning and budgeting. - Facilitate economic development. - Enforce environmental laws. - Provide tertiary health services. **Officials in LGUs** - **Barangay**: Punong Barangay, Sangguniang Barangay, SK Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Lupong Tagapamayapa. - **Municipality**: Mayor, Vice-Mayor, Sangguniang Bayan, Treasurer, Assessor, Engineer, Health Officer. - **City**: Mayor, Vice-Mayor, Sangguniang Panlungsod, Treasurer, Accountant, Legal Officer, Health Officer, etc. - **Province**: Governor, Vice-Governor, Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Treasurer, Engineer, Veterinarian, etc.
