Lupong Tagapayapa

     Republic Act No. 7160 created in each barangay a body known as Lupong Tagapayapa composed of the Punong Barangay as chairman and not less than ten nor more than twenty members, to be constituted every 3 years in the following manner:

1. Any suitable person actually residing or working in the barangay not otherwise expressly disqualified by law, and taking into account considerations of integrity, impartiality, independence of mind, sense of fairness, and reputation for probity, including educational attainment, may be appointed member.
2. A notice to constitute the Lupon, which shall include the named of proposed members who have expressed their willingness to serve, shall be prepared by the Punong Barangay within the first fifteen (15) days from the start of his term of office. Such notice shall be posted in three conspicuous places in the barangay continuously for a period of not less than three weeks.
3. The Punong Barangay taking into consideration any apposition to the proposed appointment or any recommendation/s for appointment as may have been made within the period of posting, shall within ten days thereafter, appoint as members those whom he determines to the suitable therefor.
4. Appointments shall be in writing signed by the Punong Barangay and attested to by the Barangay Secretary. The list of appointed members shall be posted in three conspicuous places in the barangay for the entire duration of their term of office.