The Sangguniang Barangay

The Sangguniang Barangay is the legislative body. It is composed of 1) the Punong Barangay 2) The seven (7) Sangguniang Barangay members elected at large and 3) The Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman. The Punong Barangay presides over the meetings of the Sangguniang Barangay.

Powers and Duties of the Sangguniang Barangay (Sec. 391)

The Sangguniang Barangay Shall:

1. Enact ordinances as may be necessary to discharge the responsibilities conferred upon it by law or ordinance and to promote the general welfare of the inhabitants therein.

2. Enact tax and revenue ordinances, subject to the limitations imposed in the LG Code.

3. Enact annual and supplemental budgets in accordance with the provision of the LG Code.

4. Provide for the construction and maintenance of barangay facilities and other public works projects chargeable to the general fund of the barangay or such other funds actually available for the purpose.

5. Submit to the Sangguniang Panlungsod or Sangguniang Bayan suggestions or recommendations that may see fit for the improvement of the barangay or the welfare of the inhabitants thereof.

6. Assist in the establishment, organization and promotion of cooperative enterprises that will improve the economic condition and well being of the residents.

7. Regulate the use of multi-purpose halls, multi-purpose pavements, grain or copra dryers, patios and other post-harvest facilities, barangay waterworks, barangay markets, parking areas or other similar facilities constructed with government funds within the jurisdiction of the barangay, and charge reasonable fees for the use thereof.

8. Solicit or accept monies, materials and voluntary labor for the specific public works and cooperative enterprises of the barangay from residents, landowners, producers and merchants in the barangay, monies from other private agencies and individuals. Provided, however, that monies and properties donated by private agencies and individuals for specific purposes shall accrue to the barangay as trust fund.

9. Solicit or accept in any or all the foregoing public works and cooperative enterprises, such cooperation is made available by national, provincial, city or municipal agencies established by law to render financial, technical and advisory assistance to the barangay and to the barangay residents. Provided, however, that in soliciting or accepting such cooperation, the Sangguniang Barangay need not pledge any sum of money for expenditure in excess of amounts currently in the barangay treasury or encumbered for other purposes.

10. Provide compensation, reasonable allowances or per diems as well as travel expenses for Sangguniang Barangay members and other barangay officials, subject to the budgetary limitations prescribed under Title Five Book II of the code; Provided, however, that no increase in the compensation or honoraria of the Sangguniang Barangay members shall take effect until the expiration of the full term of all members of the Sangguniang Barangay approving such increase.

11. Hold fund-raising activities barangay projects without the need of securing permits from any national or local office or agency. The proceeds from such activities shall be tax exempt and shall accrue to the general fund of the barangay. Provided, that in the appropriation thereof the specific purpose for which such fund-raising activity has been held shall be first satisfied. Provided further, that no fund raising activities shall be held within a period of sixty (60) days immediately preceding and after a national or local election, recall, referendum, or plebiscite. Provided finally, that said fund-raising activities shall comply with national policy standards and regulations on morals, health and safety of the persons participating therein. The Sangguniang Barangay, through the Punong Barangay, shall render a public accounting of the fund raised at the completion of the project for which the fund-raising activity was undertaken.

12. Authorize the Punong Barangay entry into contracts in behalf of the barangay, subject to the provisions of the LG Code.

13. Authorized the barangay treasurer to make direct purchases in an amount not exceeding One thousand pesos (₱1,000.00) at any time for the ordinary and essential administrative needs of the barangay.

14. Prescribed fines in amount not exceeding One thousand pesos (₱1,000.00) for violation of barangay ordinances.

15. Provide for the administrative needs of the Lupong Tagapamayapa and the Pangkat ng Tagapagkasundo.

16. Provide for the organization of community brigade, barangay tanod or community service units as may be necessary.

17. Organize regular lectures, programs on community problems such as sanitation, nutrition, literacy and drug abuse, and convene assemblies to encourage citizen participation in government.

18. Adopt measures to prevent and control the proliferation of squatters and mendicants in the barangay.

19. Provide for the proper development and welfare of children in the barangay by promoting and supporting activities for the protection and total development of children, particularly those below seven (7) years of age.

20. Adopt measure towards the prevention and eradication of drug abuse, child abuse, and juvenile delinquency.

21. Initiate the establishment of a barangay high school, whenever feasible in accordance with law.

22. Provide for the establishment of a non-formal education center in the barangy whenever feasible in coordination with the Department of Education.

23. Provide for the delivery of basic services.

24. Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by lw or ordinance.