THE LIGA NG MGA BARANGAY SA PILIPINAS The Liga mg mga Barangay sa pitipinas is an organization of 42.000 bandiigays comprising the Republié of thes + Organically, its mandate sis ‘in the Toe Organizationally, the liga ng mga Barangay has chapters at the provincial, city and municipal levels, making it the only non-government ‘institution that has presence nationwide, ‘Table of Contents: PART THE 2010 CONSTITUTION & BVLAWS PRESIDENT BENIGNO. AQUINO i HON. JUAN PONCE ENRLE NM HON. SORRY BEAMONTE ‘ HON. ENRICO “RECOM” ECHIVERAL Mi HON. RCOIUDGE IANVER ECHIVERAL ” DAITICLEL —_DeCuARATION OF PRINCES 1 ‘ATICEIN, ORGANIZATION OF THEUGA NGMGABARANGAY 2 ‘ARTICLE. NAME, EMBLEM AND GTHER INSIGNIA OFTHE cA. 4 AAMICE. PRINCIPAL OFFICE OFTHE LGA 5 ARTICEVL, POWERS, FUNCTONS AND DUTESOFTHEUGA 5 ARTIAE VIL OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS 6 ABTCLEVIL. POWERS AND DUTIES OFTHE BOARD ancien —commitess as ‘ARTE, MEETING, ORDER OF USMESS, NOTICE AND QUORUM, v ATICLEM, —_ELECTONS Pate RequsTES AND QUALIFCATONS 1s ARTICLER, TERM ANDTENURE OF OFFICE ANO VACANCIES 2 ‘rmicupan FUNDING 20 ARTICLER OFFICIAL PUBUCATION a [ARTICLE XV DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS 3 [ARTLE}, FOUNDATION 2 ARTICLE. SEAL OFTHE NATONALUGA 2 ARTIC Xv, SECRETARIAT OFTHE UGA 2rr ‘Table of Contents eS) ARTICUE TRANSITORY PROMIION a ARTE fA PROVONS % See Mec ea casce fare oc asa 5 LIGA NG MGA BARANGAY SA PLLIPINAS APPEND CRSTTUNON AND BYLAWS © OFrice OF HE PRESIDENT ARTICLE|. ‘GENERAL PROVISION an FOREWORD Aree. Sea ROMSONS s ON CRC >’ ‘The New Constitution and By-Laws ofthe Liga ng mga Barangay <3 > AMGEN. PRE REQUIES pie ‘gina replace the one reese infarc 2, 200 The snes Roe 1 Sere ma * ‘hte’ eonstiton and Spawn are neewary 9 cope dp wth te FRE eee bienic ia arene = demands, needs and resources of the Barangay Officls and thelr fain seaNeous mons % fomoita _Tweseoa enon coe % The foresong amendments theo, render obsolete the BAAANGAY CO“ WA EO ANG BRANT @ provdon tat were sensed. Tose provins In the. peut | “KW AO TANG ARANGAP BANA NAINALION ‘onesion and avs are, Power tines nthe spencer coro eosewent @ Benefit ofthe newly elected Brgy Ofte ad her persons ho right needtodiferentistethe old amthe new This new constitution and bylaws ar rls of aw, which every ‘member and officers ofthe ga ng mga Barangay should flow In in order to achieve the objectives and poas ofthe Barangay Government, ‘thuemaking etfectveinsrumentsintheattainmentof henatural gos Fo Beco) ‘RICOIUDGE JANVIER M. ECHIVERRI National ia President - © corstiruriy o ov-.0us OH‘ges ue onse0i6o4 jyeceed sea hepose Sunde 10 208 syeunn 243 ym SySE poIepYEW NOK BuOP U1 AovarEdEUER or sejsd uae oars nn 2OU8H ‘sone eq na UOREU ok 0 Kae Poh 9g Siu spelen Djywgou 0 vonewowerdus ax Yonex fens oo sp0U 9 30IPPE Meueo8 a Guceu rsp ean foynok eR AeOuEIEG Fy seojues eq fiend jo ayant 0 ig pus voyrn=109 popuawue usa dh BuD9 05 e6u Gu yor) aa Jo sioquaw pus Seoyo au aby Auviaw935 BHA 40 391440 Anannaahoo 1#901 anv HORAN! 3h 30 LNaNULNYEB ‘ucieg eBu u en 24 0 suonemesBUE> pu alpsspe. xosuning mo fo diystopvoy socussei8 yyjosun pun aoe 1 aouapyfuo> pun rvs 249 ad on porepubl of te Pippin ‘ty of aooean ‘OFFICE OFTHE cy MAYOR Message Fist of al, | woud lke to compliment and express my profound attuse tothe pele who crates te Amended Conetition and By Laws bf the Liga ng mga Barangays lps and the Barangay Election Code for Without ther unting efor and intelectual mings, theve would ot have become poste ‘ara thorugh easing of the Amfndes Constitution ane ByLaws of ‘the gang mga Barangays Plpinas and th Barangay Election Cove, believe ‘hat these wl serve the best nterest ofthe Barangy ofl rearles ot *thestatusin fe have ony the author aspen yaw. andas defines aw andthatsuchauthoriyeontinvesony withthe consent te people Toll th Barangay offers and members, ask youn one thing: Your ‘ulsupportand cooperation forthe atinment ofthe objectives angels of ‘the Barangay goverment Mabuhayang ga nga Brangays2 Pinas! ON. ENRICO "RECOM CHIVERR Cty Mayor 1D corm oo @ Masage ‘The amendment ofthe previous Constitution and By-Laws ofthe ga ng ‘mga Barangoy #8 Plipinas has been given much thought and work ® further establish beter representation and delineation of powers tothe ‘Chapter residents ofthe Langman SarangaysPilinas. ‘Among these considerations the cretion of Reglonalchopter Presidents twoaddress and resolve cases within ther especie regions. Not ony wil {hisoptimie the function of Chapter Presidents, butts willaso provide ‘more sensible appronch in esoWing disputes and isues In their respective chapters ev \withthese amendments woud a strongly encourage you, my flow Barangay Captains tostay ue to our Constition and: Laws and work forbetter Local Governance; nt onl forthe benefit of our constituents, butalsoforthecontinuousdevelopmentofourbeloved county MABUNAYANGBARANGAY [MABUHAYANGNATIONALLIGAI Fe Blow pertain © 69-1003 GB@ consriarin 9 ey 100s Part! THE 2010 CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS OF THE LIGA NG MGA BARANGAY SA PILIPINAS‘THE NEW CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE LIGA NG MGA BARANGAY SA PILIPINAS PREAMBLE ‘We, the Barangay oficial ofthe Philppines, imploring the ald of ‘Almighty God, In order to chive the objectives and goals ofthe Barangay overamentpursvat to the provisions of he Local Government Code of 1991 and to provide maximum interest, protection, security end, to enhance the general welfare ofthe Barangay officals, and constituents, do hereby astociate ourselves nt a"Uga ng mga Barangay and adopt his Constitution ndby-lawsforthat purpose. ARTICLE DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES. Section 3. The “liga nme Barangay” adheres to the principle nvineand mcaningfllecalautonomy canbebestachievedtheough ‘the process af decentralization and devolution of powers and authority from the national government and to the local gvecnment units, partelary the Barangay government, inorder to mate thebarangnyssel relantand thus, would Become an elective partner inthe attain rational goal. Section2. To thatend, igang mga Barangay shal: 3. Striveto ensue that ll barangay benefits under Section 393 of the Local Government Code, shall be fully implemented and given to all barangay members and officers, 5. strwe to attain the aspirations of all the borangnys raionwide, thats oe treated as decent, alot mal unit of government, and 10 this end al delegates of represertatves should act with decency, ity, ponesty andsincety; {Serve a forum for which the member-barangay/ Lge Chapter may ventilate their sentiments, grevances and dress ese andconcss rion © we.4. showsoliary with andamong, the nivdual member shaptr:and © endeavor to ates the member / chapter towards their evelopment and progress. ‘ARTICLE 11 = SCOPE AND PURPOSE Section 1. Scop. This Constitution andby laws salle bindingon alleels ofthe Ups, namey Liga ng mga Barangay atthe municipal, ey, roving, metropolitan, REGIONAL and rational levels 4 ‘Section 2. Purpose. The srimary purpose ofthis Lien ne mega ‘Barangay isto determine the representation ofthe Liga nemga Earengayin the lal sarggunian and vo veniat, articulate, and erytalize ses affecting Barangay government administration and, tough proper and tegalmeanssecurethesolutions thereto. ARTICLE TI ORGANIZATION OF THE LIGA NG MGA BARANGAY ‘Section. tga nga Barangy. There shallbe an organization of all barangays throughout the country to be known athe "UGA NG MGA BARANGAY whichshallhereinafterbe calledasthe" UGA." Section 2, Composition and Genefal Membership ofthe Local ‘Chapters and National Lg. The Liga shall have chapters municipalities, ites, provinces, metropolitan and REGIONAL pala subdivisons which shllbecomposedastllows 8, Municipal Chapter A muni chapter of he Liga shat be composed of all barangays in the munilpalty concerned as represented by thei respective Punong Barangays b. Gy chapter. Ay chapter of the Lig shal be composed fal barangays inthe ity concerned as represented by ‘hei respective Punong Barangay. © Provincial Chapter. A provincial chapter shall be ‘composed ofthe duly elected Presidents of the municipal andcomponent ty hapters DO cosiner09 6-105 —$—_$________ 4. Metropolitan chapter A metropatan chapter shall be composed af the duly elected Presidents of the municipal {and component city chapters © REGIONAL CHAPTER. A REGIONAL CHAPTER SHALL 8 ‘COMPOSED OF THE DULY ELECTED PRESIDENTS OF THE PROVINCE AND HIGHIY URBANIZED AND INDEPENDENT ‘COMPONENT CITY CHAPTERSIV A PARTICULARRESION. National Uga The National Liga shallbe composed ofthe uly elected Presidents of highly urbanized. and Independent component city (HUC/ICC] chapters, Drovincial chapters, REGIONAL CHAPTERS, the Metropolitan Manila chapter and metropolitan politcal subdivision chapters (Se. 28, R.A. 7360) Section 3. The National Liga General Assembly. ll uly lected Presidents representing al local REGIONAL, provincl, ty, municipa! ‘chaptersoftheLigashalbecalledthe "Natonaiga General Assembly” Section 4, Representation. Every Barangay shal be represented bythe Punang Barangay, oy the Liga Chapter resident, asthe case may be, with the right to vote and be voted upon, orn his/her temporary absence or temporary incapacity, by any member of the Sangguniané Barangay or by ay other officer of the Lisa Chapter concerned, duly flected forthe purpose, who shall attend all meetings or deliberations Galed fr by the diferent chapters of the Liga provided that, such Fepresentation by substitution ceasing. automatically upon the appearance or cessation ofthe incapacity of the Punong Barangay or (Chapter Presiden, shall ony have the righ to vote but not the right tobe votedupon. Secton5. Office Membership inthe Sanggunion 2. The duly elected President ofthe Liga at the municipal sity and provincial chapters shall serve as ExOfficio members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Sangguniang Panlungsod, and the Sangguniang Panialawigan, respective No Liga chapter President shall simuitancously be Ex (Officio member of two (2) sanggunans. When 2 @ covsriutiny 6 -eaus OH‘Component City oF Municipal Liga Chapter President is flected 95 Provncl Uga President and assumes the postion of ExOfficio. member of the Sangguniang Panislawigan, the Vice Presiden of the Component City ‘¢ Municipal Uga Chater shall automaticaly be the Ex Officio member of the Sangguniang Parlungsod or Sangguniang Bayan, =the ease maybe, represerting the Liga in the concerned. Sanggunian. However, the Provincial Chapter Present hall retain hie Presiency in the same Component Gy or Municipal Liga Chapter, as ‘thecasemay be, AND HALL PRESIDEINITS MEETINGS. ‘Seaton 6, Newly Created Chapters ofthe Liga. n the event hat sv chapters are created by vite of ening laws, the new ia Chapter ‘concerned shal old new elections unde the superision af the National tga and ip accordance with the prescribed rules ofthe Liga National ‘rectve Board forsuch vacuum orvacaney. ARTICLEIV NAME, EMBLEM AND OTHER INSIGNIA OF THE LIGA Section 3. Emblem and other Insignia. There shall bean emblem dptedor the organizationin accordance with theflioning IDO ensaave Description of Emblem. A tle withthe map of the Prilippines as Its centerpiece superimposed by the ‘rawing of "Balanghay”(asezcrafor boat of early day ‘community and from which the word “Barangay” Is ‘erived) atthe centerpoint and having seven “salkots’ ‘etrbuted on both sides Inertial arrangement wth leach "salakot” representing each of the seven ‘components. of the Barangay: Punong Barangzy, Kagawads, SK Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Lupong “Tagppamayops and Barangay Volunteer Workers. Aspace sbove provided forthe purpote of entfton ofthe rational ganization or the local chapter. Inscribed ‘around the edge atthe top potion are the words IGANG MGA BARANGAY SA PIUPINAS whl around the edge at ‘helower portion the year"1991" ‘Ownership and Exclusive Use. The emblem and other insignia shallemain the sole propertyofthe National Liga rnamga Barangay andshallhencetorthbe forthe exclusive Use of the National Lge and its local chapters. The National Liga Executive Board reserves the right to take rnecesary and appropriate action against the improper ti ofthe emblem and insignia by any party concemed so sto protect the interest and prestige of te organization. ‘An uneutnorted use ofthe sak emblem ad insignias prohibited and shall be dealt within accordance with eistnglaws. ARTICLE V_ PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE LIGA Section 1 The principal ffceof the National Liga shal be located in te Metropolitan Mama afea, with the chapter ofces In thir respective leaitie throughout the country. ARTICLE VI POWERS, FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF THE LIGA powers Section 1. Powers ofthe Liga. The Li shal have the following Tocreatesourcesof fund forlsown use and spostion; Yo acquis, develop, lease, encumber, alienate or ‘otherwise dispose of real and personal property and ‘ppl the ame for productive, developmental or welfare purposes; Tosveandbesued; Tohaveand useaseal Toenterlntcontracsiand To exercie such other powers a are granted to corporations svbecttoanylimtation provided under the aca Government Code of 19% and other elated lws Seaton 2. Duties and Functions of the Liga The duties and functonsofthe igaareasfolows: © contri 9 oe .m0s EH‘2 Give priority to programs designed for the total evelopment ofthe barangays and in consonance with the polices, programs, and projects of the national ovement: b. Ast inthe education of Barangay residents for peoples participation in local government administration inorder to promote vnited and concerned action to achieve ‘countrywide developmentg0as; Supplement the efforts of overnmentin creating girl ‘employment within the barangays 4 Adopt measures to promote the welfare of Barangay oficial Serve as 2 forum of the barangays in order to forge Fnkages with navonal goverment agencies and non: government organizations and thereby promote the £oclal economic and political well-being ofthe Barangay, ans, £ _Geecge and perorm such other duties and functions ‘whlen willing abou stronger es among barangays and promote the welfare ofthe Barangny constuents ARTICLE VIE ‘OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS Section 1, National Executive Board. ALL REGIONAL CHAPTER, PRESIDENTS. SHALL AUTOMATICALLY BECOME MEMBERS OF THE [NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD, The Nationa Lig shallelectthe ofersof| ‘the orpaiztion tobe known asthe “National Executive Boar” which stallbe composed ofthe folowing the National Presiset, Executive Vie President, Vice-President for Luzon, Vice Present for Vay, Vie President for Mindanao, Secretary.General, Audtor and 16 Regional Chairmen/Boardof Directors. The Boardmay ceatesuchatherpostons| Ikmay deem necessary forthe effective management ofthe National Usa SIMULTANEOUSLY DURING THE ELECTION OF THE NATIONAL [EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS, THE NATIONAL UGA SHALL LIKEWISE ELECT THEIR RESPECTIVE REGIONAL CHAPTER OFFICERS COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING: THE REGIONAL PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, ‘SECRETARY, TREASURER AND AUDITOR. 1D cansiraey e evs Section 2. Board of Director of Local ga chapters/ The members ofthe local Liga chapter shall elect is Board of Directors from mone themselves which shale known asthe Municipal. iy, Provincial tr tgs Boor? a the case may be. The Board of Directors ofthe Ua ‘Chapter shallbecomposedofthe Presiden, Vice Present Autor ands {Gloresght{6) Board Member, depending onthe numberof barangays rmunlialties/eties/ PROVINCES s maybe specified bytheLiaEtection Code, Therese the Board shall appoint a Secretary, Treasurer, and Pllc Relations Officer from among the Board Members. The Board mey create Suchther postions itmay deem necessary forthe effective management ofthe chapter Ineases where the numberof members in given ga Chapters Insufeient to fil up the mandatory postions ofices with the exception ofthe President, may function in dual capacity. Provided, thatthe ‘Auditor shallnotbe Tressvreratthesametime,and vice-versa, Section 2 Past Presidents ofthe iga as Honorary Members. The Immediate past presidents In each level of the Liga may serve a: Constant to the respective Board, and may be allowed to sit 3s an "honorary member" ofthat particular Board but without power tovote oF bevoted upon. ARTICLE VII POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD AND ITS OFFICERS ‘Section 1, Powers and Duties ofthe Board of Directors of Local Chapters. The Board of Directors at each level ofthe Liga, aside from ‘nersing the powers, functions and duis stipulated in Article of his Constitution and By-Laws shall have supervision ove all offer and members oftheir reapectve chapters; and shall undertake necessary and ‘rope stepsn pursuingthe objectives tatedin the Preambleand Article| Of this Constitution, Further, the corporate powers ofthis ogaization, ‘expressed and plied, shal be vested Inthe Board of Directors ofeach leveofthe ga whichshall,among others: |. Have jurisdiction overall ofcers and commitees ofthe saidsear; b. Have general management ofthe business property and fundsofsadligachapter Prepare and approve & budget showing anticipated vs‘receipts and expenditures forthe year including the plans ‘rschemes for funding purposes: 4. Wold regular meetings at lest once a month, and for hs purpose enforce regular attendance. fe Remit prescribed dues and/orfees;and {. _ Submitan annual repor tothe offiecf the Nationa tgs, through proper channels, onthe actives and financil condition treleclenapte. ‘Section2. Powers and Dutis of Liga Chapter Offices. The Officers _atallevls ofthe Ligashallhavethe llowingpowers and duties 2) ThePresident 1. Toerecuteandadministerthe poles, measures, ‘orders and resolutions approved by thE Board of Directors ofthe Usa Chapters; 2, Ta preside over the mecirgs of the Board of Decors and the general membershipof the Liga Chapters 3. To formulate and recommend plans and programs tothe ia Boaraor implementation 4 Tonegotiatesgnand enter into contracts forand In behalf ofthe Ug, upon authorization by the Board ofDirectorsoftheLigachaptrconcerned; 5. TarepresenttheLigdchapterncases where such representationisneeded; 6, Tapverie the power of general supervision over the offiersofthe ign chapter concerned: 7, Teerfore the Lisa's Constitution and By-Laws, erties, dacreefind other ules and policies felting toandeffectingsai ies copter: 8 Te look after the general welare of the Usa Chapter 9, Tocooperate and coordinate with the officers of ‘the other igachaptersinallevels; 30. Ta approve vouchers covering disbursement of fundsof the ita Chapter withthe Treasurer ashi cosignatarytosaid2ccount; 11, To crete committees and moke appointments thereto, upon authorization by the Board ofthe 1D @ costes e 5¢ 1 —$— » Liga chapter concerned forthe undertaking of particu projects and/or activites; 12, To represent the budget for the operations functions and acivties of the chapter ln consultation with the Treasurer and. the ‘Comrnittee on Finance for the approval ofthe Boardiana 13, To conduct regular meetings ofthe Lge chapter ceoncemes ‘The Vie President 1. If for any reason, the President Is unable to performhis ties, the [ecutive] Vice-President Shall perform the duties ofthe President subject to the rules cl suceession provided In Se. 2 Ar. therein; 2. Toasslethe President his duties and functions, sand when necessary; and 3. Taperorm such other duties as may be astned byte Presiden and/or the Boardof Directors Thesecretary Lo To take charge of the maltenance ofthe Liga Chapter im the absence of the duly olocted officials or upon dissolution ofthe organization; 2, Tobe cuttdian af alrecords and sel of the Lign chapter and to keep accurate membership records; 3. To keep the minutes ofall meetings of the Liga Chapter and al general membership assembly, and to record al proceedings ofthe same and to Fender report to the Soard during monthly ‘meetings or whenever called upon by the Board tados0; 4, Tokoep a record of al partner laws, decres, lecular, and other documents relating to the ta: 5. To brepare the agenda for each meeting in consuationwith the resident mus6 Topveduenoticesofallmectigs 7. Tosulymita quarterly report of meetings held, the attendance thereot, and number of resolutions adopted, tothe Secretar of the next higher lve who wil collate the same for submission tothe National tiga Secretariat and 8, Toperform suchother cuties maybe assigned bythe President andor Boardof Directors ‘TheTreasurer 1. Tobe the custotion of al Liga Chapter’ assets, properties, fund and secures, andto submitco the Boaréof Directors, through the Pregiden, an nnval ventory thereof at the end ofthe yest land for the above purpose, to maintain a bank ‘account if necessary, withthe President asco ‘Senatony inthe rameorthe ge Chapter 2 To collect and receive fees, contributions, donations, money, materials and all other resources aecordedto the Ua Treasury or which he / she shal iesve the corresponding oficial receits; 3. Te daburse funds, yoder the authority of the President, in accordance with standard ezountingandaulting procedures; 4. Ta render monthly report to the Board of Decors during monthly meeting o whenever talledupon bythe Bagrsto dso 5 To submit to the Present an audited annual financial statement duly certified bhi hes 6 To certify the aalablity of funds whenever 7. Ta post bond forthe fithul performance of utes: and 8. To perform such other functions a may be assigned by the President and/ Ugo Board EDO emo e ern —$<$ $< 9 The Auditor 1, Toesamine and aust periagialy the books of the Ligachapter and 2. To-do such acts oF perform such measures to protect the interestof he Liga chaptor. ‘ThePubleReations Officer 4, Toestableh relations and interactions with mass medi or purposes of dseminating information 3: to membership, oblecives, activites, and so forth ofthetiga chapter; 2. To promote the gooduil ofthe oranzaton in the community andtoenhance thegoodimage of the organisationwheneverpossibeand 3. Toperform such other cates as may be assigned bythe Presidentand/orthe Liga Boar Section 3. Powers and Duties ofthe National Executive Board. “The Natlonal Executive Soard shal exercise the powers and duties 2s enumerated in tile Vand Section 1 of Atle Vln adton thereto, the National Erecutive Board shall exercise the following powers and dates: Promulgate such rules and regulations necessary to ‘mmlement the provision ofthis Constttion and By ows Sich as but not lined to the rules on conduct and ‘seping, elections, et [and] In the ext of powers of contol and supervision ver al Liga offers and members, decide on matters Concerning complaints and/or petitions aginst Liga Members and offers as provided lo Artic Xl ofthis CConsttution-aND [DECIDE ON APPEAL THE DECISION RENDERED BY THE REGIONAL CHAPTERS INTHE CONDUCT OF REGULAR OR SPECIALELECTION. ‘Section 4, Powers and Duties ofthe Officers of the National ia ‘Te Officers of the National Executive Board shall have the following powersand duties nosID sawr-a8 e naniss09 ‘Suonsuny ‘suopeiado 10 a 243 Jo suoneiado Kepoxtep z ‘Bn jevonen a)oSIoDap ue sieoyoyorns 31j au j0UonD9} aN Aupued ff revonen 94 jo soueuaiyew ayn jo 3BueD aye LT jesuep-hmanssau a preoganna3 Br jeuogen aun jou woptsaid en YevoeN aKa oprmiaeBnevoneNauL —-yTo assist the National Liga President in. the administration of the Liga affairs whenever and wherever appropriate; To perform such other duties g may be asigned by the National President and/or the National recutve Board;and 1p be custodian of all ecords and the seal of the National Liga, and to keep accurate membership recordsoftheNationalgaandall liga Chapters. “TheSecretary ‘To eve due notice and prepare the agendo fo al meetings of the National iga and the National Executive Board; % To prepare and keep all cords of proceedings and meetings of the National Liga and the Natonal Executive Board, and general membership meetings; and ‘To asset and coordinate withthe National President and/or Secretary Generalinthe administration of ga atti, ‘TheTressurer 4. To be the custodian of all National Liga's assets, properties, funds and securities, and ta submit tothe Board of Directors through the President, an annual inventorythereofattheendof the ear, forthe above purpose, to maintain a pank account necessry, with the President a his o-signatory in the name of thetgs: Tocallec and receive fes, contributions, donations, ‘money, materials andall other resources aecorded 0 the Liza Treasury, for which he she shall issue correspondingoffcal receipts Todisbursefunds under authority ofthe President, accordance with stndara accounting and auditing procedres; IO @ construion o secs 4 torender monthly reports tothe Board of Decors ducing monthy meeting and/or whenever called uponbytheBoardtodoso, 5. Tosubmittothe resident an audited anncal nancial statement ulycertiiesbyhim/her 6 To cently the availabilty of funds whenever 7. Ta post bond for the faithful performance of the duties and 8 Toperorm such other duties as may be assigned by the resident and/orby the nationalliga Boar © —Theaueltor 1. Toxamine and audit periodically the books ofthe Nationale 2. Todosuch acts or propose such measures to protect the intorestofthe National Ugs and 3. Teperorm such other dies as maybe assigned by the Presdentand/orby the National Executive Board ARTICLE 1X COMMITTEES. Section 1. Standing Commitees. There shall be created Standing ‘Committes in every Liga Chapter to assist the Chapter President or the National Uga Presiden, as the case may be, in the formulation and ‘reparatonofplansand programs andi the implementation ofthe same, “The comittes shal include, but shall not be lite to, the folowing, ‘namely: Finance, Laws, Rules and Ethics: Youth Sports and Culture; Education and Infomation; Pubic Order and Safety, Health and Public Services fan) Agrctat, Trade, Industry and Cooperatives JUSTICE. Section 2 Duties and Function ofthe Commitee. The Standing CComrittes shal undertake studies, formulate measures, and make recommendations to that respective Soar pertainingtothe spect red coveredby the diferent committees azspectied below 3. Finance. All matters relating to fances including fund faising. activities, budget and appropriations, isbursementsandexpandture (@ cousins» ov nas EHfee EE ee Laws) Rules and Ethis. All matters relating to ethical andards, circulars, laws and statutes relevant to Barangay. governance, [constitution and bylaws, Complains and legs matters] and dating of proposed bilsferdinances; & Youth Sports and Culture. All matters relating to youth and sports development, incuding the organizing of youth ssaclatons, antidrug and ante drive, theater 4nd ars, and the promotion for the youths moral psa intllectalandsocal wel beng: 4. Edveation and Information. All matters relating to education, seminars, sks raining, reading centers and Community libraries, information dissemination, onventons/consultations, and membership: © Publ Order and Safety. All matters relating to the maintenance of peace and order including thewainng of the members of Sarangay Tanod argades to improve thelr capalities to eflectively asst the authorities, Improve their compensation package, and disaster preparedness; {Health and Pubic Serie. All matters relating to health ‘and sanitation, medical services, social welfare, envronmenta protection, and recreation; Agriculture, Trade, Industry and Cooperatives. llmatters. relating to livelihood, agr-business, agricultural education and extension savices,foheres and aquatic ‘resources, animalaingcofage indy, nd consumer ‘protection; AND h. JUSTICE, ALL MATTERS RELATING TO ELECTION DISPUTES, CASES FILED UNDER SECTIONS 3 AND 4, ARTICLE 1 OF THIS; [AND BY-LAWS, CoUPANTSANOLEGAL MATTERS. Section 3. Membership. The Chapter Presiden or the National President, asthe casemay be shall appoint the Chairman and membersof the standing committees from among the members of ther respective Boards. The Chapter President or the National President shall not be 2 ‘Chairman or member of any standing committee though he/she may be acharmanofaspecialorAd-Hoe Commitee. Section &.Chaiemanship The Teeasuret shall be the Chaiman of the Committe on Finance; the Secretary Genera shalleharthe DO coerce 9 1a ————$——— ‘Committee on Law, Rules and Ethics. The Chairmanship ofthe other Committees shall be appointed uponthe discretion ofthe resident Section 5. Other Committees. The Board of Oectars of focal chapters of the Liga or the National Execute Board may crate other committees a raumstances may wartat for the effective management ofthe Liga afas. ARTICLE X MEETING, ORDER OF BUSINESS, NOTICE AND QUORUM Section 1. Meeting The Liga in each evel shall have the following meetings, which shall be held ina place accessible tothe puble and teuippedwth the faites forthe proper conduct meetings: ‘Regular Board Meetings, The Board of Directors ofthe LUgeenapterineachlovelshalhaveregulr meetings once ‘amonthin ts principal fe or in any other placeas may be agred upon bythe memibers thereon the case of the National Executive Soar, mestings shall be set in sczordance woh ther interna ules >. Special Board Meetings. Special meetings of the Usa Board at any level may be called by its President or bya wotten request of 2 majority of the members thereof ‘whenever necessary Provided That, the purpose ofthe Special meating sal have been specified ad no other business shall be ated upon at such meeting except by the consent ofthe majority of the members presen, therebeings quorum. National Lga of Loca General Membership Meetings. A General Membership meeting ofthe National Liga caled the" National Assen” orany ig chaptermaybe called forby ts Presdentorbyawiten equast of amajenty of ‘members thereot whenever necessary 4. Barangay Congress. Al chapter members of the National ligs may hold their respective Barangay Congress shall inform the National Uiga ofthe duration, date, te and place together withthe activity design of the Barangay Congress. For such purposes, the chapter concerned may assess thei respective members areasonablearmcunt by way of registration ee © correo 9 or ans GESection 2. Order of Businest in Regular Meetings. Unless cotheradse modified by the Liga concerned the “Order of Business" fora regular meeting sallbeastolows Calta Order NatonalAathem alcal(Optonl) Consideration of andactionon,previousminutes Aeportsof standing Commites ReportsofSpedilorAd-Roc Commies ‘gonda Lninished business BusinessfortheDay New Business f.Announcement| 1 Adjournment ‘Section 3. Orde of Business fora Special Meeting. There shallbe to standard “Order of Business” fora specil meeting. The order of business may depend on the urgency ofthe meeting sl. As such, the Prasident or the major ofthe members ofthe Liga who called for such, may prescribe the necessary “Orde of Busines" which shalbencuded in ‘the’ Notice of Special Meeting" tobe sent tothe members concerned. Section 4 Notie of Special Meeting. Notice ofthetime andplace “of special meeting ofthe Board of Directors ofthe Uiga,orthe ga chapter ie shall be sent ether by person, by mal or telegram and received at least seven (7) daysbefoethe scheduled datecfsuch meting Section 5, all for Barangay Congress. The President of the REGIONAL, Provincial or Cty (HUC/ICE) chapter concerned shal issue 3 ‘memorandum relatweto such congress acopy of which shallbe Furnished {otheNationaltigaandthelocal LG Secton 6 Quorum. A quorum i the number ofthe members present that may legally transact the business ofthe orgaization. The Dresence ofa majrty of al the members ofthe Board of rectors of a Lica chapter shall constitute a quorum n case of board meetings. Incase ‘of Liga chapter meetings, forty percent (20%) ofthe members ofthe LD © emsenero8 9 99-4808 —————— National gs and ity percent (SOK) of the members ofthe loalLigs chapters. Amajrty vote such quorum constitutes a vote suficient 10 trove the boy ina resolution a elet candidate to a postion declared IN CASE OF REGULAR OR SPECIAL ELECTION MEETING, THE ‘QUORUM SHALL BE A MAJORITY OF ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE ‘CHAPTER Section 7. Presiding Office. The President ofthe Liga at alllvels. shall tsregula Presiding Ofer withthe flowing powers andes: 12 Presiding overall mectigs ofthe Board, the General memberships the National Uiga othe National Liga Executive Board, 3 thecase maybe b, _Preserveorderand decorum duringmeetings: Decide allquestonsof order subject appeal and Approve allreoltions, and other deeds adopted by the Booed Section 8. Temporary Presiding Ofer. In absence ofthe regular presiding officer, the Vie President, in the case ofthe local chapters, oF the Executive Vice-President inthe case of the Nationa iga shall act as "Temporary Presiding Officer” Incase the Vice-President or the Executive Vice President, asthe ease maybe, i unabe to preside over the meeting, the membersafthe local enaoter or National iga present in such meting ‘Shall elect frem among themselves a Temporary Presiding Ofce. The ‘Temporary Presiding Officer hall have norght 0 vote, even incase of a ‘Section 3, Approval of Resolution, ll resolutions adopted by the Liga Board rte Liga chapters in allevels shall be subject tothe approval ofthe President concerned ARTICLE XI ELECTIONS, PRE-REQUISITES AND QUALIFICATIONS Section 1. Elections. The election ofthe officers ad rectors of the Municipal and Gy enters hal be hel within sity (60) days after the general Barangay elections, Provincial chapters, together with the @ consriario 9 oy-tnus“Metropolitan plea subdivision chapters, within sty (60) days after the ‘lection ofthe ofcers ofthe Municipal and Component Cty chapters, andthe National Liga AND REGIONAL CHAPTERS, within sist (60) days Biter the elections ofthe officers ofthe Highly Urbanized Cty chapters, Provincial chaptersand Metropolitan chapters. {nthe even thata tiga chapteratany level fal tholdanelection Ade to circumstances beyond contro within the prescribed period: the incumbent ational Liga Executive Boards hereby authorized to order the holding ofa special election forthe Lgaehapter concerned. In such an eventuality, the incumbent Liga chapter President shal continue to represent the samein the Sanggunian concerned orin any other meetings In bold-over capacty, unt hs sucessr I nay confirmed in a special lection mentioned. All other election matters not covered in this Article shall be governed by the "Uga Election Code" of such other rules as may be ‘bromulgated by the National Liga Executive Board conformity with the Drowslonsof exiting awe Section 2 Pre-requisites. Any member/delegate tothe election ‘meeting in any level ofthe Liga shall register withthe Secretariat ofthe ‘meeting ad sal be accredited 3s such in accordance withthe rules and procedures st fort in ths Constitution and By-Laws andthe Liga lection (Code and ther rules and regulations tht mayhereater be promulgated bythe ational Executive Boars Section 3. Qualifications of Candidates. A candldate for any ‘lective postoninany chapter ofthe Liga must 2. Bearegsteredand accredited delegate tothe convention pursuant to Section 2ofthisartice; Nothave been removed frm ofieinanylevelofthe Liga on grounds stipulated in Section 3, Ale Xi ofthis Constittion and By Laws or shall have been reinstated ior to sa election time Inthe event of suspension of ofc; Be 2 uly elected Punong Barangay oF Liga Chapter Presidentasthe cose maybe, IBD @ constrain © evs TO er eae ee i Section 4. ight of Delegates. tthe meeting called for election purposes, delegates shal be permitted to atend or particpate In any Session or procseding, ony after repstering and paying such repstation fee as may be ned by the particular chapter or National Liga asthe case ‘maybe. Ech certified and ested delegate shallbeentteaocastone ‘oteonly on each question subittedor decision in sad convention Section 5, Secret Balloting. The elections shall be by secret printed bat or such ether method of secret balloting as may be 7 ayn way voneusa1s04/su ayy sop. Aeaueseg Bound 249 J 2490 WO LORD ‘as osuadsns a4, ss2omid anperay 249 2nay yous puodsa a9 ‘voneansanu ay Jo SoBe: auvoavon {Ane a and ANNWIANOD OL HaVINdEe NOISINONS —-a‘the board concerned and duly entered inthe record of proceedings or submitted and/or acepted by the National ga through the Nationa President. ‘Section [7 8. complaint by a Local Chet Executive Incase of & Complaint by a local chet executive against an ofcer or member ofa chapter basedon the grounds provdedin Section 3OR4 ofthis Atle, the same shall be investigated by the next higher chapter in accordance wth the procedure provdedforinSection ofthc rte. Section [8] 9. Decsons ofthe National Executive Board. Any ‘spute arising within nd among the members ofthe National Executive Board shale resoledby a decision ofthe major of alts mambersin meeting called for the purpose. In case of an Impasse, the Nationa President may endorse the same tothe Department of nteor and Local, ‘Governmenttor resolution, Section (8) 10. Venue of Actions. All actions, petitions, ‘complaints, et, ating from oF questioning the judgments or deiions Fendered by the National ig Board shal be fled EXCLUSIVELY Inthe cours of MetroMani, ARTICLE xt FUNDING Section 3. Soures of Funds. The Liga in levels may derive ts ‘unds through the fllowingmesne a, Regular feesand dues fromts members: Fund sing campaigns or Stites; © Contributions, donations, grants and other forms of aid fromlocalgoveromentunits and 4. Proceedsrealzed rom theircorporate activites, Section. Fees and dues. Annual membership duesintheamount ‘of TWO THOUSAND PESOS (P 2,000.00} or such amount as may be {determined by the National Executve Bod hal be coleted fom each Sangguniang Baranany throughout the country ever at 2") quarter of the year and theproceedsshalbedistribtedaefollows: ED © caste 0-005 ——_—_——_———— IncaseofComponentCtyor Municipal chapter: Municipa/cy chapters ~ 50% Provincial or Metropolitan Chapters = 25% REGIONAL CHAPTER 215% National ga ng mea Barangay ~ (25) 125% b. _incaseofcry(HUC/Co|chapters: Cy chapters 15% [REGIONAL CHAPTER m25% National Ugo ng me Barangay (25) 125% “The Nationa Liga Executive Board shal promulgate such rlesand regulations forthe ecient callection ofthe annual membership dues lander fees, and allocation of the same to the Liga chapters including penalties andsanctlonsincaseof non payment. : ARTICLE XIV OFFICIAL PUBLICATION ‘Section 3. Ofcil Organ. The Liga through the rational Executive Board shall publeh an official organ and shall determine the annual ‘Subscription rates thereof, The National Executive Board shal promulgate ‘thenecessaryruesand guidelines forthe elective implementation ofthis Seetion [ARTICLE xv DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS. Section 1, Duties and Obligations of Member Barangays. Member tarangay, through thei respective Punong Barangay, shal performthefllowingobigations: 2, Remitalldues and feesso levied bythe gain accordance with theeule set forts ad to pay any other dues, such 3s onventonfee tothe Liga Chapter concern, Comply withthe rules and regulations, guidlines and poles promulgated by the Nationa Executive Board or thelocaliga Board eoncerned: @ cosine oy ws(_Religousty attend all the activities, such as meetings, andjortellowships oapnzedby the igachapters end 4. Breese viglance in monitoring the conduct of al elected ofl ofthe Ua, Failure to comply with the duties ad obligation st herein by 2 liga Barangay member woul result inthe imposition of penalties and sanctionsas provided inthe rules and regulatins st forthby the Nationa recut Boar [ARTICLE XVE FOUNDATION Section 1 in order to promote the interest and general walore of ‘the Barangay Including the members and offers of Uga Chapters throughout the cour, the National Liga Executive Board shallestablsha feundation and/or organization of similar nature and purpose with membership extending to alloca and volunteers af the barangays In the countryand shal provide therein the cee for funding and benefits ‘ranted, the scope of coverage, and other related mates or theeffectve Implementationand the efficent administration the Foundation ARTICLE XVI ‘SEAL OF THE NATIONAL LIGA Section 1. The National Liga and the local Liga Chapters, through ‘the former’ Seretary-General and the later’ Secretary, shall ep It fil eal. Soc Of Sal shal be affixed onal papers or documents reauiting ofislactonby the said boy. ARTICLE xO SECRETARIAT OF THE LIGA ‘Section 1 National Liga Secretariat. The Lia shallhave a Nationa. Secretariat that shall provide administrative and technical services on 9 regular basis tothe national Liga and its local chapters nationwide. shall be headed by an Executive Director and shal be under the direct superion ofthe Secretary General ‘Section? Personnelof the Liga Secretariat. The personnelofthe ISD @ consrrariow o ov-0us Liga Secretarot, ineuding the Executive Director, shall be appointed by the National President subject tothe concurrence ofthe ‘majostyofallthe members ofthe National Executive Board Section 3. Compensation, The compensation and other benefits ofthe personne ofthe ga Secretariat zal automaticaly benched it the Aanual Budget ofthe Nationa gato be taken from any avaible funds ofthe ga ARTICLE x AMENDMENTS Seaton 1. Amendments tothe Constitution and By-Laws. This : ‘Constitution and by-laws may be amended only at a National Liga Convention called for that purpose and adopted/atiid by atleast we- ‘thirds (2/3) vote ofthe registered delegates voting at such convention, there being & quorum present. No propased amendment shall be _ubmittedta a conventionfor adoption unessthe sare shall 2) Have been recommended by the National Liga Executive ' Boardior : ) Have Been published in theofcial organ ofthe National ign ora copy thereof sallhave been furnished te allthe ‘members ofthe National Liga at least fiteen (15) doys Plo tothe dateofthe convention called forthe purpose. ' ARTIC “TRANSITORY PROVISION seclon 3. Considering that the new organizational structures in this Constitution and By-Laws tke eect after the net Lge general flection pursuant to section 2of the FINAL PROVISIONS, vacanls inthe office of 1,2" andor 3° Vee Prsients shall be ied inthe folowing Lae as SH,ARTICLE FINAL PROVISIONS Section 3. Repealing Cause Al other ia Consttutions and By Laws, resolutions and implementing rules and regulations inconsstent \withthis Constitution and By-Laws are hereby repeaie, Section 2. fectivty. Except those aflecting the organzational structure ofthe Liga, which shal tke effec after the net Liga general Election, al amendments shall take eect after tity (30) day from its aoption/ratfkation by the National ig). ‘Adopted and ratified unanimously by the Barangay National Assembly athe ai ATTESTED: National Executive Board PROVINCIAL/CITY HUC/CC) Presidents Nore: ‘The proposed amendments ar those in capital and bold letters, Words ‘between the parenthesi({aretheprgposedtbedeleted. 1D © easrmmow 0 ‘4th National Executive Board ® Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas FeBiccsioe nae pe tetas essHi nf i =i i i 2 } i i Ni i‘Appendix A ‘Amended Provisions of the liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas’ Constitution and By- Lows 1. Section 2 (a of Article (new provision 2. Section 1of Article 4. Section 2 (eof arcle3 (new provion). 4. Section of tice. eS 5. Section 5 (bof rte 3, 6, Section Lo Ati Pn 7. Section 3) of Artic 8 (new provision nn 18 Section 2 (h) of Article 9 (new provision) 9, Section Sof ARIE 10. 10. Section 6 of Article 10. ee 11. Section 1 oF Arce 11 1, Section of Ante 22 13. Section 2 of Artie 12. A. Section 3 (2) of Atle 12 45. Section 4 of Article 12 (new provision. 16. Section (a of article 32. 17, Section 5 (of Atle 12. 1B, Section $ (Of Ae 2 enn 1, Section 5 (dof tile 12. 20, Section 7of Atle Penn 21, Section 10 of APtiS€ Benn 22, Section 2 of Article 13. nn st [GD @ consrraioy » 29-9498 ———________ aged Page? age 3 Page 3 age 3 Page 6 Page 1. Page 16 Page 18 Page 18 Page 18 Page 21 Page 21 Page 23 Page 23 Page 24 Page 26 Page27 Page 28 Page 30 Page 30 Page 30SVNidIid WS. AV3NVUVe VSI SN VSI SHLIO 3003 NOWLI3414 2002 3HLIED 1009 nouws1 @ at tn pus 0 TE A {uuou! aii 70 FepLOW 4s 0091-SidIedownA/AiD "o ‘wounsedep 10 apyo ‘owsBe wouLsa,e8 adoud yAgpatssse Amp waptaic dey er woqunau.a NoISTAQUd TYUANID Tau (smer-hg pue uonmpsuog Aebuexeg ebu 8u e6 a1 yo z 8 T suonDas Ix 9PALY em aUensINg) 309 NOLIOI1 AVONVUV VOW ON vorofrelton forthe purpose of rergansingand electing ‘the ofcers and directors ofthe provincia metropltan ‘Or HUC/ICC Liga chapters. Said president duly asisted by the government offer sforementoned shall oty in ‘wing al the above concerned at least [fifteen (15) TWENTY 20) cays before the scheduledlection meeting ‘on the exact date, ima, place and requirements ofthe ssidmecting. 1.3 Nationa Uiga AND REGIONAL CHAPTERS. On the second Monday ofthe month mmessatly foiowing the month ‘when the elections in par. 1.2 above was held, the Incumbent national Uiga President duly assisted bythe DL central office, shall convene all the ly elected Provincial, Metropolitan, Highly Urbanized and Independent Component City Chapter resident n any publ place for the purpose of reorganizing and electing the ofcers and directors of the Nationa Lge AND OFFICERS OF THE REGIONAL CHAPTERS IN. THEIR RESPECTIVEJURISDICTIONS. He sal notin wetengall the above concerned at leas [ten (10) FIFTEEN (15) days before the scheduled election mestingonthe exact dts, time, place and requirements ofthe sald meeting, the ven ofwhienshlbein Metro Mani. 414 When the circumstances ‘so warrant the incumbent National President may order the rescheduling of ay of the aforementioned ig elections Secton2. Superson andContral The ncuron i chapter presets ete other Ug he Bocce ed bythe proper government gery, bre ice ofthe department ew Reto, sa be rerposble fe the forthe eforaret of ths Eleton Ce’ and sal hve superision ove he candi ofeach siston meeting, he Neto Presider, yt byte DG, ‘hate respnablfr the samevwtespecto Nana geen. tonire proper gerermanc of thee rsprabinie, Ore few Comte sholbe cated 2.1 Nominations Commitee. The incumbent Liga Chapter president with the concurrence oftheincumbent board IG @ riecrion come members, shall create * Nominations Commitee and ‘Shall appoints chairman andat least two 2} but not more ‘than four (4) members from the general membership. The chaiman and members ofthe Nominations Committee Shall not be eligible to run fr offize ls tht respective chapters while serving in sueh capacities, The ‘composition of the Nominations Commie, including the addresses of the members therein, shall be Creulsrized throughout the general membership together with thematic of meeting. Said comme shal receive in writing cerifiates of candidacies before the Geactne which is 5:00 PM of the [tenth FIFTEENTH day ‘ror t election day cept forthe National Liga which ‘tall be (seven (7)] TEN (10) days prio to election day. Such candidacy forms shall be made avlabe to the prospective canddates by ths committee or the Ui ‘chapter secretary. The commitee shall determine and cory at least [seven (7) TWELVE (12) days prior to the lection ({ve (5)] SEVEN (7) days in the case of the National ga) a5 0 the quaifiations ofthese candidates in accordance withthe Constitution and By-Laws ofthe Lga an ths Code; shall akopostinthechateroffieat eas [seven (7)] TWELVE (12) days rie to the elections (ve (5) SEVEN (7) daysinthe asec the Nationa Lig), list eto those candidates who have duly qualified for etectionto thelr espectivecfics, FAILURETO POSTTHE ‘QUALIFIED CANDIDATES SHALL BE GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST THE COMMITTEE. The Liga chapter president andor the secretary concerned may recive certificates of candidacy provided the same are submited to the Nominations Commitee on or beforethe deadline provided herein, NO PROTEST ON THE QUALIFICATION OF THE ‘CANDIDATES POSTED SHALL BE ENTERTAINED IF NOT FILED WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS FROM THE TIME ‘OF POSTING ITH PROOF OF PERSONAL SERVICETOTHE ‘CANDIDATE/S BEING QUESTIONED OR His/HERSTAFE AT HIS/HER BARANGAY OFFICE. THE CANDIDATE/S My © siccrion coor GHTHE PROTEST HIS/HER OPPOSITION. ALL PROTEST ‘SHALL BE RESOLVED BY THE NOMINATION COMMITTEE 22 Regstravon/Credentils Commitee. the incumbent ia ‘haptrpresisent shal chai the Reistraton/ Credentials Committe withthe chapter secretary and tessurer orn nase absence these appointed inthe stead, serving as ‘member therein, Thi committe shalake charge ofthe accreditation ad registration of delegates tothe election meeting shall prepare the necessary proof af presence (ofa quorum foc the sad meeting shall prepare anise ‘he vote'seredentialsfor election purpasesandsalalso ‘ender, during the election meeting, 2 report a to the numberof voting delegates duly epstered, ced and credited The voter's credentials shal be signed by the ra secretary and treasurer and duly testes bythe Liga ‘chapter president. 23. lection Commitee. The Election Commitee shall be composed of achakran andat est two (2}but not mre than four (8) members tobe appeints from the general ‘membership by the gb chapter president, with the ‘concurrence of majority of the board. The Commitee shall exercse supervision and contol ver the conductof the election proper and shal onthe basisfthe election ‘sults ered by the doard of Carvaisers, proclaim the wining candidate a the duly elected offers and board members ofthe respective Uiga chapter. No chakman of member oftheflection Conte salbeelibeto run foray officein the chapter whereinhe/sheisperforming suchduties, 24 Composition ofthe Canvassers. The Board of Camassers shallbecomposedolachairman and two(2}membersto be appointed from the general membership bythe Liga chapter president, withthe concurrence of the boat Such body shal be responsible for the pubic camassing and courting ofthe ballots cast and certiyng the results 835 to numberof votes garmeres by each cancidate for IED ® cucevion cove teach ofthe elective pastlons and thereafter submitting the same to the eommtes for prociomation The chairman and the members ofthe Board of Canvassere shalnotbeeigibefor any oficeinhis/her liga Chapter, 25 ncumbent Leo Chapter Secretary The incumbent Liga chapter secretary, at any and allevels or inhi/her stead, Shall, aside from assiting inthe sencng of novices of ‘meeting be respasiblefor the ecodingotheminutesof proceedings ofthe election meeting nd shal alo assist hisfher spective Liga Boar inthe preparation of forms for Notices, Oficial Receipts, Oficial alts, Cettcatof Cancidacy, Ust of Qualified Candidates, Credentials, Registration, Cerfieate of Canvass and Proclamations and other rested documents Althe above preserbed in the attached anneses. ARTICLE ‘SPECIAL PROVISIONS Section 1. Coverage. nity Municipal and Provncll Liga Chapters having less than twenty ~ five (25) members and where certain provisions of ‘ticle section 2 ofthis Coe are impact and cannot be enfored a= erties tin wrtng by the incumbent Liga Chapter President, the said ga Chapter President together with Neher board members and duly assisted by th proper government offer aforementioned, eg, \GOO, Shall instead implement and enore the provsion under tis Atle to 2pplyand govern thei respective election meetings. Inalistaces there shallbe2 Nominations Commitee which shal kewise perform the take ofthe Regstation/Credenas Committe stated in pat 2.1 above. The ‘membersofboth ommites hall notosehisher eliglityto seek oran clectveposion Seetion 2. Election Committee. The composition, functions. and responsibilities of the Election Committe shall be in the manner fontemplates under Artie 1 Section 2. ofthis Cade. However, in the event that athe members present in the election meeting are nominees themseles or the numberof the non-nominee re insufficient ofl the ‘lection commie, the Lia Chapter President shal the cause the body (general membership}tozelectfemamongthase present three) © sxecr108 coo Glmembers, whether a nominee oF nt, the fist ane to actos Elections Chairman wile the two others 3¢ members ofthe Election Commitee ‘The Election Charman shall preside over the Election proper, provided sald Election Chairman, 25 well asthe two (2) other members, shall not losehisereligiityt seektoranelective postion, Section 3. Board of Canvases. for any feasons rendering impractia and probable the formationatthe Board of Cenvasersas contemplated lunder aril Section 2.4 ofthis Cade, the Election Committe shall then act in concurrent capac as the Board of Canvases, The Elecon Chairman shal concurently be Chairman of the Board of Canvases. Ukewise they shallnotlsetheirelbitytoseekeletive office ARTICLE 11. ELECTIVE OFFICERS _ Section 1. Loca! Liga Chapters. The Municipal, Cy, Metropoitan, Provincial Chapters shal deci elec the folowing ofiers and directors toconsttute ther respetiveBoardof Directors, namely 1a president 12 VicePresdert 13. Auditor 1A Sx(6}toeight's) Boars Members ‘Secton 2. National Liga AND REGIONAL CHAPTER. The National Lig shal rect elect the fllowng officers land directors) to constute the National Executive Berd, arnely NATIONALEXECUTIVEBOARD: 2.1 NationalPresident 2.2 ExecutweViee resident [23 WicePresidentfortuson 24 VicePresidentfor Visayas 25. Vie President for Mindanao} 23° Secrtary=General, 24 Austoe 25 16Repional hakrmen/BoardofOvectors IB @ cxecri0N cone [REGIONALCHAPTERBOARD: 2.5 REGIONALPRESIOENT 2.6 REGIONALVICE PRESIDENT 2.7 REGIONALSECRETARY 2.8 REGIONALAUDITOR 29 REGIONALTREASURER ALL REGIONAL CHAPTER PRESIDENTS SHALL AUTOMATICALLY BECOME MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD. THE [REGIONAL CHAPTER PRESIDENTS SHALL SELECT THE VICE PRESIDENT FORLUZON, VISAYAS AND MINDANAO FROM AMONG THEMSELVES. ARTICLE IV PRE- REQUISITES Section 1 Requirements for Acretation and Regbtration delegate to ily registered with and accredited by the Roelstation/Credentils Commitee shal: 411 Present the necessary proot ofthe etlty which shalibe 1.1 For the Gty Municipal Chapters a Certified true copy ofthe COMELEC Certificate of Canvass and Proclamation of the winning ‘candidat as Punong Barangay 2 in his/her absence of temporary Incapacity, a certified true copy of the Sangguniang Barangay Resolution authorizing and electing hier torepeesent bysubstttion ‘said Barangay inthe Cty/municpal ig2 chapter general election meeting provided such representation by sittin shall ot be ented to be voted upon at fier ordvector ofthe Lg, © e1xerson cove GHa2 ta 1.12 For the Provinciai/Metrapoltan Chapter — 2 certificate of confirmation from the National Uga as to his/her election 95 {y/municpal Chapter Presiden or, it not yt made avalabe, a cectied roe copy of the Cerificate of Conse and Procamaton of the City/Municipal Chapter elections dulyatestedy the Board lection Supervisors (BES) In support of isn eecion, 41.3 For the Notional Liga AND REGIONAL CHAPTER ~ a certified tre copy of the Certificate of Canvass, and Proclamation of the Provincial, Metropolitan, Highly Urbanized and Independent Component city Chapter elections duly attested by the Board af Election Supercars (865)insuppertofhis/herelectionas Chapter President together with the ceartifeate of conimation trom the NatignalLigatothiseffect. Paythe necessary registration fees 2s maybefbedby the particular Liga Chapter or Nationa Liga as the ‘ease may betodetay the expenses tobe ncurredtor theholdingofsaid election mesting. Belesued aote'credentalfrelection purposes. 131. A condition precedent for the ‘eeuance of the voter's cedental shall be the proof of payment of the ga dues for the eurvent and previous year, and fr allevel, eg documents, clearance, and/or ofc receipes from the National Ugsorthe chapterconcerned Section 1 2 13 Secton2, a1 22 ARTICLE V_ VOTING AND BALLOTS: Voting ach of the registered, certited and accredited delegates present in person shal be enited to cast ‘one vote forthe candidate of his/her choice fr each tlectveposton. Adelegstewhostkewise a qualified candidate andis reset during the election, should get at least one }vote, theazero(0} vote heshallbe considered a nutance eandite, and summariy asquaiied to runforanyaffieeduringtnesadlectons. Prohibitions. No candidate shall be voted von in absentiatoany office, alts ‘The election shall be by secret printed balot and a plurality vote salle sufcientt cect. In ease oft for any elective office the breaking of the tie shall by tossing ofthe coin by and between the candidates concerned under the supervision of ‘the Eleon Commitee. The tossing of con shal be done immediately after determining the existence of thetie. Reusaltothetosscoin andfora walkout by the candidate coneered shal be deemed 2 waver, andthe remaining candidat shal winoy defat NO PROTEST ON THE RESULTS OF THE TOSS-COIN SHALL BEALLOWED. Invalidity of Ballots. The Board of Canvasses in Its appreciation of ballots as, shall declare ivalid any baller foundohave been 224 Unduly marked and/or inserbed ‘ther than those propery made for theselectonsorthefilingupot @ execrion coue GMnames ofcandidates asthe case maybe; 2.22 Mutiated or defaced, rendering sid ballotincompetentiesbe; 223 Sid Board shall to declare imld any vote cast for any elective potton. However, the same shall hot affect the appreciation of those totes cast for athe offices if east n thezamebllt ‘THE DECISION OF THE COMMITTEE ON THIS [MATTER SHALL BE FINAL UNLESS REVERSE BY THE BOARD OF ELECTION SUPERVISORS (BE). ARTICLE VI (QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATES Section 1.Acandidatefor any lective postioninallevelsftheLigashall aa A a 1s I @ cuecrioN cone BeaduyelectesPunong8arangy Be a duly registered and accredited delegate to the elecion meeting: Be of good moral chaatter (not convicted) by final Judgment of rimesinlving moral turpitude; Havenotbeen removed rom offeein any levelofthetga ‘on grounds provided under Section 3, Article XI ofthe tiga Constitution and By ~ Laws. OF, in the event of suspension, shall have been reinstated prior to said election, {be abonafidemember ofthe Usa. Bona ide membership means thatthe Borangay being represented has been Fegulaly mizing the required dues to al levels ofthe Ua, in accordance withthe ig Constitution. IM ORDER TO AVOID DISENFRANCHISEMENT OF A VOTER OR CANDIDATE, THE CANDIDATE/VOTER. SHALL BE [ALLOWED TO EXECUTE AN UNDERTAKING PROMISSING ‘TOPRY THE LIGA DUES WATHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS FROM TTS EXECUTION. FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE ‘CANDIOATE/VOTERTO PAY THE AMOUNT DUEIN "ACCORDANCE WITH HIS/HER UNDERTAKING SHALL RESULT IN “THE NULLIFICATION OF His/HER ELECTION F ELECTED ‘ANO/OR SHALL BE CONSIDERED SIMPLE MISCONDUCT IM ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XI SECTION 3 OF THE ‘CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS ON SUSPENSION. IF THE ‘CANDIDATE WHO FAILED TO COMPLY WAS THE ELECTED PRESIDENT, THE ELECTED VICE PRESIDENT SHALL [ASSUMETHE POSITION OF PRESIDENT IN ACCORDANCE {WITH ARTICLE XI SECTION 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION ANDY LAWS, ARTICLE VI ‘ORDER OF BUSINESS AND PROCEDURES Section 1,Orderof Business. The order of business forthe general election meetingofeachchatershalbe 15 16 uw 18 Calltorder(6ytheincarbent ga chapter President) ProofoftherequiredNotcectthe Meeting Proofofthepresenceata Quorum; Report of the Liga Secretary (as to total number of repitered and ceriied delegate, and the governance of ths Code, as supplement othe Liga Constitution and By~ laws, onthe elections) ‘Appointment of members forthe election Comittee or Board Canvassersfactyet made) Reportsofthe committe; BestionProper(Turnoverto lection Commitee 1.74 Posting of Names of Nominees/Candidates on witingboad| 172 Balloting 173 Camasing L724 Prodamation ‘Adjournment (tunaverbacktoLigs Chapter President) Section. orderof Procedures aa PreparstoryProcedures 24.1 Preparing notices of meting, fill ecips @ execrios cone GMcandidacy forms, ofilal ballots, credential forms, egttation form, certificates of eamvass andprecamation et: 2.4.2 Creating and appointing the committees when necessary and appropiate; 2.3. Sending of notices of meeting stating the exact ate, time place and purpose of said meting and ‘the composition of the Nominations Commitee and the adsreses together with the listing of lective offices, prerequisites for delegates, ‘qualeatonso candidates, the order ofbusiness for said meeting ofthememberstherin 244. Fling of candidacies with the fominatons Committee within the prescrbed period; and preparing thelist of qualfiedcandidates; 2.15 Securing the ballot boxes, tally boards and other es paper 22 Preslection Procedures. 224 Registering, cerwlying and accrediting the delegates: by the Registration/ Credentials Commitee, while issuing also the voters credentsistovotingdlegntes 22.2. Caling to order gf the Election Mestng by Incumbent Liga Chapter present and ensuring ‘hat oni voting delezates, members of the Board of lection Supervisors where required, and ‘authorized Liga oficial are alowed within the lecticnmeetingpremises, i 2.23 Reporting ofthe Uiga Chapter secretary to show roof ofnoies andthe presence af aquorum, 2.24 Reporting ofthe Liga Chapter Secretary, 0 the fect that this Code andits implementing rls, DO acre coe | ——————— 23 235 supplement tothe Liga Constitution ad By Laws shallgovern al proceedings ofthe election meeting Aepotingofthe Credentials Commitee; Reconting ofthe Nominations Committe as to candidates who have duly qualified for their respective offices which they are seeking, (Not necessariy applicable for elections aling under rice, Election roper 23a 232 Presidingand announcing by the Chairman of the Election Committee 3: fo candidates declared ‘ulyqualiedty the Nornations Comittee, sting of the names of candidates for each poston on ay wrtng board designated forthe purpose Issuing of ballots by the Election Commitee Chairman tothe voting delegates in exchange for their voter's credentials and declaring the ving close after the delegates ents to vote have ‘ast thelr ballots Canvassing of the ballots cast and counting of votesby the Board of Canvassers using the aly boards for the purpose, and certlying the election resuts a6 f0 the number of votes ‘armered by each of the candidates for ther Fespectveofces and submitting sod certificate ff canvass to the lection Chalman for proclaation; Declaring and proclaiming the winning candidates foreach ofthe elective offices by the Election. Commitee Chairman based’ on’ the certieate of amas submited by the Board of Camvassers, and exeeuting the certificate of proclamation forthe same, @ erection cone GH1 2009 wos © ‘WNOLLVN 3HLOL OFTVaddVSSIINN WN NotivarotLuvd 1N3WNYIAOD MIAS UW fee tyunp ue Aes Yeu Kavanuoo Ae aNOsS: OL V2 Amp an 8 suomap sade 5 3a wy pieog pur syiooq BUNON aIgeodEXECUTIVE BOARD THROUGH TS JUSTICE COMMITTEE, COMPOSED OF THE PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENTS FOR LUZON, VISAYAS AND MINDANAO, SECRETARY GENERAL AND AUDITOR, WITHIN ‘Tew (10) DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF THE DECISION (OF THE REGIONAL CHAPTER WITH PROOF OF PERSONAL SERVICE TO THE OTHER PARTY OR is/HER STAFF AT His/HER BARANGAY OFFICE Hf the stustion warrants the change of venue for the ‘conduct of theelectionsina patel Ug chapterevel ether within or outside sara of jurisdiction, the UG, lpon the request of the National Liga or chapter concerned shallassistin arranging the ulate venue Election protests onthe national level shal be submitted in whiting before the BES concerned which shall be Composed of three (3) representatives from the DG ‘central office, namely the Undersecretary for Local Government, the Director of Legal Service and the Director of the National Barangay Operations Office {(NB00), and shal be ezolved within twenty-four (28) hours from receipt hereot. The decison of the BES shall Definaland executor ARTICLE 1X MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Seaton 2. tach igs chapter shall aproprat funds from te proceeds of the rexitration foes ofits election meeting to pay forthe following honoraria: 41 ForMunispalandComponent Cty Ges Chapters BESChairman(DUGOFcer) = 4,000.00, BES Member * psoaco For the independent Component and Hight Urbanized (ties Metropolitan and Provincial tiga Chapters BESChaiman 200000 BesMember 1,000.00 ID ® ciecrion coor ‘The amount of P1000.00 shal Hkewice be alloted or inital ‘expenses sch ae tranpariation and document tranamta va UB ergo, DiLorike series ‘Section 2. Confirmation Perod. Upon receot ofthe election results, to ineude the minutes of the election meetings, the earvass and proclamation forms ofthe Liga Chapters andthe abuene of any election protest; the National Lgs sha, within ten (15) days thereot, confirm ‘the rests ofthe ferent Liga Chapter lectionsandfursh copes ofthe Confumation to the diferent chapters concerned, [For reasons. of txpedioney, the incumbent National Liga President shall have the full Buthory to act on behalf ofthe National Lien Board to confirm such lection esl] THE CERTIFICATE OF CONFIRMATION SHALL BE VALIDIF SIGNED BY AT LEAST SEVEN (7) MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD BUT IN ALL CASES, THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT MUST BE A SIGNATORY, ‘Section 3. False of Election. Inthe evant that Liga Chapter aso hold an eection duet cecumstances beyond iscontel within the prescribed evod OR THE ELECTION CONDUCTED WAS NULLFIED BY THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD, the incumbent National Liga Executive Board shall in accordance within Section 1 Atle IK of the Lge Consttution and By- ws] order the holding of specal elections for the Ua. Chapter concerned. In such an eventuality the incumbent Liga Chapter President shall continue to represent the same Inthe Senggunian concerned or in ary other mestings In old overcapacity, un his successor is finally Confirmed. Provided that, In the fale of elections Is due to the incumbent ga Chapter President orhis successors tale to send notices election meetings requred by this Code, said fils shallose his/her eligttyto any elective offceinthesaiduga Chapter Section 4. Nonlection 2s Punong 8arangay/Lga Chapter President. nthe event thatthe incumbent Liga Chapter President aso get reelected as Punong Barangay In the general Barangay election concerned, and pursuant to Section 1, Arle Xi of the Liga Constitution and y-L2¥3, his incumbent Vice President (descending order, fom the Executive Vice President down tothe tied Vee President shal assume the office of the Liga Preiser; anashal perform ll utes an responsibiies required at a President under ths Code and Ua Constitution, unt his sucesso s confirmed, © execrion cove GlIn the event any ofthe incumbent Vice Presidents aso fll to get re lected, the remaining incumbent officers and members ofthe Board of Chapter concerned: shall elect from among themselves, thet representative tothe Local Sarggurian, In cate of allure to elect among thomseles, the National ign shall appoint a caretaker of the Chater concernedwith the designation of Acting President In the case of mutiple vacancies inthe National Executive Board which results no quorum, the Board shal be filed up only to constitute the needed quorum, by the remning incumbent who & the most senior ‘through appoitrert. This Board withthe new appointee shal merely be Interim in function unt the election forthe ragular officers and members ofthedoar, In the event that an incumbent ofcers or Director of apartculr Li ‘Chater alsto get elected a Liga Chapter President ofthe net lower (Chapter which he/she has been representing, said offs. shall onetheles in ahold overcapacity solely for the purpose of performing ‘utes and responses s maybe required by this Code Section 5. Term and Tenure of Office The tems of al offers and ‘members ofthe Board of Oectors of @ LGA at al eels including the National Liga shall be from the date of the elections unl their successors has been elected and qualified unless sooner removed from office for & ‘use. The term ofthe ga Officers sl be understood tril to the ancurrent with the term and tenure of ofce of Sangguniang Barangay. Nostiouationn any form shall preusie such term andtenue of office of such ign Officers Im cases where the elected successors ff to qualify due to certain legal impediment such a5 the issuance of restraining order by 3 competent ‘court flor refuses to assume his fice for whatever reasons and other Kinds of legs impediments, the incumbent Liga Chapter President shall ‘ontnue to represent the iain the Sanggunian conceimed unt hs Successoriscontrmed Section 6. Promulgation. The Nationa Liga shall be responsible for ‘4sseminationfthisElectonCode [as wellas the Rules and Guidelines for [DO ircrion coor ‘the former’ implantation) to the Liga members through the chepters ‘concerned. The National Uiga President shall employ all means he deers proper and fing, such as media pint, to disseminate aside from ‘eulrizingthe some'oallconcered Section 7. fectvty.ThisCodefor the general elections ofthe Liga neimes barangay officers and dvectos shall take effect upon approval ofthe National executive Boar.‘Appendix B ‘Amended Provisions ofthe Liga ng mga Barangay sa Plipinas Election Code “ IKAW, AKO AT ANG BARANGAY” BARANGAY NATIONAL HYMN, Section 1 2of tice. age Section 13ofArtil 1. Page? Section2.1ofAticle 1 Pagee2 Section? of Artie. rages Section.13of rte Pages Section. Lofts Pages Section? 1 3ofAtces, Page as Section Sof Article, Powe 50 Seqsion2.42afArtce? Pages Section? 42ofAtice? ogee Section. 2of Article. Pages Section .22ofAnice. Pages Section 2of rile, Pages? Section Sof rile. ages? INCLUDED IN THE cD. 4.399 2° KAYO ANG MGA BAKOD 3. BARANGAY 44 ICAW, AKO AT ANG BARANAGY ‘5 IKAWY AKO AT ANG BARANAGY (Minus One) 6. SAIYONG MGA KAMAY 7. SAIYONG MGA KAMAY (Minus One) 8, LUPANG HNIRANG 9° LUPANG HINIRANG (Instrumental) NOW AVAILABLE IN CDs! Call he National Secretariat Tel. No, 32452.99/ 3104-42 @ sxccrs0N come GiIKAW, AKO AT ANG BARANGAY bysunnt Sa Maia and Aro Francisco Toyo ang hinirang na panahon Lupang simulan ang kasaysayan ‘maging topat so watowat ‘At nang Boyang Pilipinas kaw, ako at ang Barangay ‘Magkasama ong tagumpoy ‘Ang bansang ito'y tahanan sa’yo ‘Sa pagiingkod kabafkat Bawot tao Kolbigan ko at Kapwa Plipino ‘Ako at ang Barangay ‘isa salayunin ng Maykapal -Maglingkod na may dango Tayo ang may tangan ng bukas ‘So pongarap ot suranin Nakahonda’t gumagabay Sa bowat mamamoyang Pilipino ‘kaw, ako at ang Barangay ‘Magtoisang togumpay w-koisa salayunin ng Maykopal ‘Maglinkod a may dangal ‘At sombayanang Pilipino, IED @ eeeri0 cone ACKNOWLEDGEMENT HON. BENIGNO S. AQUINO IIt Presider ofthe Pipi HON. JESSE M, ROBREDO HON. RENATO V. PUNO Former: Secretary HON. AUSTERE A. PANADERO. HON. JOHN M. CASTANEDA recor B00 HON. JUAN PONCE ENRILE ‘Senate President Senate ofthe Pibsings HON. FELICIANO BELMONTE, JR. HON, ENRICO “RECOM” ECHIVERRI Mayor Cyt caioean © ssseri0N coe GIworld but once; Any good thing therefore that | can do, or any kindness that | can show to anyone; let me do it now; let me not defer nor neglect it; for | shall never Pass this way again.” ‘HON. RICOJUDGE JANVIER M. ECHIVERR! Nationa Liga PresidentS| S = I g Sad =