The Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson has several powers and
functions.
One of which is to call and preside over all meetings of the
Sangguniang Kabataan, and vote in case of a tie, and assemblies of the Katipunan ng Kabataan except when 1 of the agenda to be discussed in such assembly involves the disciplinary action against the Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson, in which case, the highest ranking Sangguniang Kabataan member shall preside;
Another function is for him to lead the formulation of
the Comprehensive Barangay Youth Development Plan and in the preparation and implementation of the Annual Barangay Youth Investment Program; He also ensures the implementation of policies, programs and projects as contained in the Annual Barangay Youth Investment Programs, in coordination with the Sangguniang Barangay and the Municipal or City Youth Development Council;
He signs all required documents and warrants drawn from the
Sangguniang Kabataan funds for all expenses in the implementation of the Comprehensive Barangay Youth Development Plan and Annual Barangay Youth Investment Program;
He exercise general supervision over the affairs and activities of the
Sangguniang Kabataan and the Katipunan ng Kabataan as well as the official conduct of its members; (f) With the concurrence of the Sangguniang Kabataan, appoint from among the members of the Katipunan ng Kabataan a secretary and a treasurer;
he coordinates with the Sangguniang Barangay
and other youth organizations within his or her barangay on youth-related programs and projects that they wish to initiate and implement; and lastly, he exercises such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.
What are the qualifications of a Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson?
It is actually the same as the qualifications for the SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN He must be a citizen of the Philippines A Qualified voter of the Katipunan ng Kabataan A resident of the barangay for not less than one (1) year immediately preceding the day of the elections he must be at least eighteen (18) years but not more than twenty-four (24) years of age on the day of the elections
he must be Able to read and write Filipino, English, or the local
dialect
he must not be related within the second civil degree of
consanguinity of affinity to any incumbent elected national official or to any incumbent elected regional, provincial, city, municipal, or barangay official, in the locality where he or she seeks to be elected
and lastly, he must not have been convicted by final judgment of
any crime involving moral turpitude
Who are disqualified to run for the said positions?
a. Those sentenced by final judgment for an offense involving moral turpitude or for an offense punishable by one year or more of imprisonment, within 2 years after serving sentence. b. Those removed from office as a result of an administrative case; c. Those convicted by final judgment for violating the oath of allegiance to the Republic; d. Those with dual citizenship; e. Fugitives from justice in criminal or nonpolitical cases here or abroad; f. Permanent residents in a foreign country Or those who have acquired the right to reside abroad and continue to avail of the same right after the effectivity of this Code; and g. The insane or feeble-minded.