BUKIDNON STATE

UNIVERSITY
Malaybalay City, Bukidnon
Tel (088) 221-2237;Telefax (088) 813-2717

COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Code : PA 206
Course Description : Administration of Local Government Units
Number of Hours : 54 Hrs.
Term Offered : 1st Semester SY 2019-2020

Course Description:

This course is about how local government operates. Its dual personality as an agent of the state in its administration of the
territory and the inhabitants within the local government limits. The focus is based on Republic Act 7160 otherwise known as the local
Government Code of 1991, laws and other related issuances on Local Government Administration.

General Objectives:
To enable the students to acquire a clear grasp of the general operation of the local government units as well as learn from its
intricacies including pressing issues and concerns.

Specific Objectives:

At the end of the course, the students are expected to learn:

1. To broaden the knowledge of the students in public administration in matters of local government administration.
2. To guide students in Public Administration in understanding what is local Government Administration, the role of the barangays,
municipalities, cities & provinces in achieving development.
3. To share systems, procedures and practices in local governmental affairs.
4. To enable the students to discuss current issues and updates in local government administration.

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 National and Regional Goals, Vision Mission and Quality Policy of Bukidnon State University and Goals and Objectives of the Graduate School
National Goals Regional Goals Bukidnon State University Graduate School Goals Program Objectives

 Education for All  Adopt measures in Vision Strategic Goals for Graduate education in
 Quality of selection, retention Our vision is to provide the nation and Quality Enhancement BSU aims to (1) train
instruction, and promotion of international community with innovative Amidst an extremely students who will
research and students leaders in the mandated areas of competitive environment advance the frontier of
extension  Develop the specialization imbued with multicultural in advanced education, knowledge through
activities competence and sensitivity. the University’s research, and (2) develop
 Development skills of faculty and Graduate School the ability and
through students that will Mission believes that QUALITY competence of graduate
information enable them to To develop competitive professionals remains its most students to undertake
communication generate, adopt, and who are committed to build a sustainable important selling point. critical inquiry and
technology and disseminate life for all through quality instruction, Enhancement of quality independent research for
scholarships to knowledge research, extension and production. advanced education will the good life of others
poor but  Assist students in be done in two main through sustainable
deserving gaining access to Quality Policy fronts: Instruction and development.
students relevant graduate Bukidnon State University is committed Research.
 Strengthen education through to produce globally competitive and Sustainability of
complementation scholarship and responsible graduates through excellent The BSU Graduate advanced education
and productive other forms of instruction, responsive research, School shall develop in programs comes as
partnership financial grants sustainable extension and quality its student’s critical major concern: the
between and  Promote cost- production for the highest satisfaction of thinking through Graduate School
among private effective instruction in the stakeholders. scientific inquiry and believes that the
and public HEIs the different degree independent research. University’s graduate
as well as with programs by Graduate School Mission offerings will stand the
rationalizing the Regional dominance in graduate studies test of time.
other concerned
curricular offerings. to serve as a role model of quality,
sectors.
flexibility, relevance and sustainability in
advanced education.

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 Unit I
UNIVERSITY VISION & MISSION AND GS GOALS & OBJECTIVES

Specific Time Teaching Instructional Evaluation Values References

Objectives Topics Allotment Strategies/ Activities Materials Techniques/ integrated
( No. of Measures
Hrs)

1. To present the Vision & Mission - Vision & Mission of the 3 hours - Library Research Posters Oral Recitation Nationalism Simbulan, et. Al.
of the University and the goals University Lecture-Discussion 2003
and objectives of the Graduate - Goals and Objectives of Small-Group University Written tests Teamwork
School the Graduate School Discussion Handbook Sison, E.C.
2. To discuss the VGMO Reportorial Interview Cooperation (2006)
- Research Study Faculty Manual
3. To conduct a study on the Research Output Faculty Manual
awareness, dissemination, Student
relevance, acceptability of Handbook Students
VGMO Handbook

University Code

Unit II
INTRODUCTORY CONCEPTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION

Specific Objectives Topics Time Teaching Instructional Evaluation Values Integrated References
Allotment Strategies/Activitie Materials Techniques/
(No. of s Measures
Hrs)
1. To uncover the - Historical 5 hours - Lecture PPT Written and 1.Diligence, patience, Pimentel, Aquilino Q.
people, events Background of - Group Handouts Oral tolerance, self-reliance Jr., The Local
places and issues that Local discussion/ Examination and self-discipline Government Code of
brought the birth of Government workshop RA 7160 s especially in doing 1991; The key to
the local government - Class research and reports. National Development,
code of 1991 recitation/ Articles Rubric 2. Cooperative 1993
2. To illustrate the - Constitutional Interaction Assessment teamwork, unity in the
mandates of the four mandate of - Individual/ Laws participation during Implementing Rules and
kinds of LGUs Local Group group work activities. Reguations, RA 7160,

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 Government reporting 3.Logical, creative, The Local Government
Code of 1991 - Case critical and reflective Code of 1991
Analysis thinking in the
communicative
presentation of reports
and research outputs.
4. Scientific and
scholarly research
output.
5. Professionalism
in the conduct of the
study and articulateness
in the communicative
presentation of reports.

Unit III
RA 7160 AND OTHER LAWS AND POLICIES ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION

Specific Objective Topics Time Teaching Instructiona Evaluation Values Integrated References
Allotment Strategies/Activit l Materials Techniques/
(No. of ies Measures
Hrs)
To diagram the The Local 5 hours - Lecture RA 7160 Written and - Diligence, patience, Pimentel, Aquilino Q. Jr.,
interrelationships of Government Units - Group Oral tolerance, self-reliance and The Local Government
the different LGUs and their discussion/ IRR RA Examinatio self-discipline especially in Code of 1991; The key to
Administration workshop 7160 ns doing research and reports. National Development,
- Class - Cooperative teamwork, 1993
recitation/ Local Portfolio unity in the participation
Interactio Governmen during group work activities. Implementing Rules and
n t Code - Logical, creative, critical Reguations, RA 7160, The
- Academy and reflective thinking in the Local Government Code of
Handouts communicative presentation 1991
Individual of reports and research
/ Group outputs. General Primer, RA 7160;
reporting - Scientific and scholarly The Local Government
- Case research output. Code of 1991

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 Analysis Professionalism in the
conduct of the study and
articulateness in the
communicative presentation
of reports

Unit IV
ADMINISTRATION OF LGU- BARANGAY

Specific Objectives Topics Time Teaching Instructional Evaluation Values Integrated References
Allotment Strategies/Activit Materials Techniques/
(No. of ies Measures
Hrs)
1. To display the - Historical and 5 hours - Lecture RA 7160 Written and - Diligence, patience, General Primer, RA 7160;
different features local background - Group Oral tolerance, self-reliance The Local Government
of the barangays. of Barangays discussion/ IRR RA Examination and self-discipline Code of 1991
- Barangay workshop 7160 s especially in doing
2. To criticize the Government - Class research and reports. Pimentel, Aquilino Q. Jr.,
duties and - Manner of recitation/ Local Portfolio - Cooperative The Local Government
functions of the creation Interaction Government teamwork, unity in the Code of 1991; The key to
barangay - Barangay - Individual/ Code Rubric participation during National Development,
officials against Officials, duties Group Academy Assessment group work activities. 1993
their actual and functions reporting Handouts - Logical, creative,
performances - Barangay - Case critical and reflective Implementing Rules and
Financial Analysis thinking in the Reguations, RA 7160, The
Administration communicative Local Government Code
3. To assess the - Legislative presentation of reports of 1991
duties and Process and research outputs.
functions the - Barangay Justice - Scientific and Abletes, Jose p. and Chua
sanggunian scholarly research Renato B. Local finance
output. and Budgeting, 1996
Professionalism in the UJardiniano, Pascual F.
conduct of the study Barangay administration
and articulateness in Handbook, 1993
the communicative
presentation of reports

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 Unit V
ADMINISTRATION OF LGU- MUNICIPALITY

Time
Specific Objectives Topics Allotme Teaching Instructional Evaluation Values Integrated References
nt (No. Strategies/Activit Materials Techniques/
of Hrs) ies Measures
1. To display the - Role of the 6 hours - Lecture RA 7160 Written and - Diligence, patience, General Primer, RA 7160;
different features Municipality - Group Oral tolerance, self-reliance The Local Government Code
of the - Manner of discussion/ IRR RA Examination and self-discipline of 1991
Municipality. creation workshop 7160 s especially in doing
- Municipal - Class research and reports. Pimentel, Aquilino Q. Jr.,
- Cooperative
2. To criticize the Officials, duties recitation/ Local Portfolio The Local Government Code
teamwork, unity in the
duties and and functions Interaction Government participation during of 1991; The key to National
functions of the - Sangguniang - Individual/ Code Rubric group work activities. Development, 1993
municipal Bayan Group Academy Assessment - Logical, creative,
officials against composition, reporting Handouts critical and reflective Implementing Rules and
their actual powers, duties - Case thinking in the Reguations, RA 7160, The
performances and functions Analysis communicative Local Government Code of
- Creation, presentation of reports 1991
composition and and research outputs.
3. To assess the functions of local - Scientific and Rodriguez, Rufus B. The
duties and scholarly research
boards and Local Government Code of
functions the output.
councils Professionalism in the 1991 Annotated
sanggunian
conduct of the study
and articulateness in the Department of Interior and
communicative Local Government
presentation of reports Administrative others,
Memorandum Orders and
other issuances.

Unit VI

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 ADMINISTRATION OF LGU- CITY

Specific Objectives Topics Time Teaching Instructional Evaluation Values Integrated References
Allotme Strategies/Activiti Materials Techniques/Meas
nt (No. es ures
of Hrs)
1. To display the - Role of the 5 hours - Lecture RA 7160 Written and Oral - Diligence, General Primer, RA 7160;
different City - Group Examinations patience, tolerance, The Local Government Code
features of the - Manner of discussion/ IRR RA self-reliance and of 1991
City. creation workshop 7160 Portfolio self-discipline
- City officials, - Class especially in doing Pimentel, Aquilino Q. Jr.,
2. To criticize duties and recitation/ Local Rubric research and The Local Government Code
the duties and function Interaction Government Assessment reports. of 1991; The key to National
functions of - Sangguniang - Individual/ Code - Cooperative Development, 1993
the city Panlungsod, Group Academy teamwork, unity in
officials composition, reporting Handouts the participation Implementing Rules and
against their powers, duties - Case during group work Reguations, RA 7160, The
actual and functions Analysis activities. Local Government Code of
performances - Creation, - Logical, creative, 1991
composition critical and
and functions reflective thinking Rodriguez, Rufus B. The
3. To assess the of local boards in the Local Government Code of
duties and and councils communicative 1991 Annotated
functions the - Appointive presentation of
sanggunian Local reports and research Department of Interior and
Officials outputs. Local Government
common to all - Scientific and Administrative others,
cities scholarly research Memorandum Orders and
output. other issuances.
Professionalism in
the conduct of the
study and
articulateness in the
communicative
presentation of
reports
Unit VII

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 ADMINISTRATION OF LGU- PROVINCE

Time
Specific Objectives Topics Allotme Teaching Instructional Evaluation Values Integrated References
nt (No. Strategies/Activit Materials Techniques/
of Hrs) ies Measures
1. To display the - Role of the 5 hours - Lecture RA 7160 Written and - Diligence, patience, General Primer, RA 7160;
different Province - Group Oral tolerance, self- The Local Government
features of the - Manner of discussion/ IRR RA Examinatio reliance and self- Code of 1991
province. Creation workshop 7160 ns discipline especially
- Municipal - Class in doing research and Pimentel, Aquilino Q. Jr.,
2. To criticize the Officials, duties recitation/ Local Portfolio reports. The Local Government
duties and and functions Interaction Government - Cooperative Code of 1991; The key to
functions of the - Sangguniang - Individual/ Code Rubric teamwork, unity in National Development,
provincial Panlalawigan Group Academy Assessment the participation 1993
officials against composition, reporting Handouts during group work
their actual powers, duties - Case activities. Implementing Rules and
performances and functions Analysis - Logical, creative, Reguations, RA 7160, The
- Creation, critical and reflective Local Government Code of
composition and thinking in the 1991
3. To assess the functions of local communicative
duties and boards and presentation of Rodriguez, Rufus B. The
functions the councils reports and research Local Government Code of
sanggunian - Appointive outputs. 1991 Annotated
Local Officials - Scientific and
common to all scholarly research Department of Interior and
cities output. Local Government
Professionalism in Administrative others,
the conduct of the Memorandum Orders and
study and other issuances.
articulateness in the
communicative
presentation of
reports

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 Unit VIII
LOCAL GOVERNMENT TAXATION AND FISCAL MATTERS
Time
Specific Objectives Topics Allotme Teaching Instructional Evaluation Values Integrated References
nt (No. Strategies/Activit Materials Techniques/
of Hrs) ies Measures
1. To enumerate the - LGU power to 5 hours - Lecture RA 7160 Written and - Diligence, General Primer, RA 7160;
taxation create sources - Group Oral patience, tolerance, The Local Government Code
procedures or revenue discussion/ IRR RA Examinatio self-reliance and of 1991
2. To diagram its - Real Property workshop 7160 ns self-discipline
processes Taxation - Class especially in doing Pimentel, Aquilino Q. Jr.,
3. To illustrate the - Shares of LGUs recitation/ Local Portfolio research and The Local Government Code
computation of in the proceeds Interaction Government reports. of 1991; The key to National
the LGU shares of national - Individual/ Code Reflection - Cooperative Development, 1993
Taxes Group Academy Paper teamwork, unity in
reporting Handouts the participation Implementing Rules and
- Case during group work Reguations, RA 7160, The
Analysis activities. Local Government Code of
- Logical, creative, 1991
critical and
reflective thinking Rodriguez, Rufus B. The
in the Local Government Code of
communicative 1991 Annotated
presentation of
reports and research Department of Interior and
outputs. Local Government
- Scientific and Administrative others,
scholarly research Memorandum Orders and
output. other issuances
Professionalism in
the conduct of the
study and
articulateness in the
communicative
presentation of
reports

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 Unit IX
LOCAL FINANCE

Time
Specific Objectives Topics Allotm Teaching Instructiona Evaluation Values Integrated References
ent Strategies/Activit l Materials Techniques/
(No. of ies Measures
Hrs)
1. To determine the - Public Finance 5 - Lecture RA 7160 Written and - Diligence, patience, General Primer, RA 7160;
gaps of the local and Budgeting- hours - Group Oral tolerance, self-reliance The Local Government
government national to discussion/ IRR RA Examinatio and self-discipline Code of 1991
managing its LGUs workshop 7160 ns especially in doing
financial resources - Taxation and - Class research and reports. Pimentel, Aquilino Q. Jr.,
other Sources of recitation/ Local Portfolio - Cooperative The Local Government
2. To identify the Revenue Interaction Governmen teamwork, unity in the Code of 1991; The key to
measures in - Real Property - Individual/ t Code Reflection participation during National Development,
balancing the Taxation Group Academy Paper group work activities. 1993
demands and supply - Proper reporting Handouts - Logical, creative,
of government Management of - Case critical and reflective Implementing Rules and
resources Local Finance Analysis thinking in the Reguations, RA 7160, The
- Local communicative Local Government Code
Government presentation of reports of 1991
Power/Role in and research outputs.
Property/Supply - Scientific and Department of Interior and
Management scholarly research Local Government
- Availing of output. Administrative others,
Credit Financing Professionalism in the Memorandum Orders and
for LG programs conduct of the study other issuances
and Projects and articulateness in
the communicative
presentation of reports

Unit X

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 BUDGETING AND PLANNING
Time
Specific Objectives Topics Allotm Teaching Instructional Evaluation Values Integrated References
ent Strategies/Activit Materials Techniques/
(No. of ies Measures
Hrs)
1. To diagram the 1. Planning 6 Lecture RA 7160 Written and - Diligence, patience, General Primer, RA 7160;
budget processes Process in Local hours Group Oral tolerance, self- The Local Government
of the LGUs Government discussion/ IRR RA Examinatio reliance and self- Code of 1991
2. To identify 2. Budgeting under workshop 7160 ns discipline especially
certain Local Class recitation/ in doing research and Pimentel, Aquilino Q. Jr.,
ordinances Government Interaction Local Portfolio reports. The Local Government
relevant to setting Individual/ Government - Cooperative Code of 1991; The key to
budgeting 3. Local Group reporting Code Reflection teamwork, unity in National Development,
3. To criticize the Ordinances Case Analysis Academy Paper the participation 1993
role the Planning needed in Handouts during group work
and Development Budget activities. Implementing Rules and
Councils for 4. The Vital Role - Logical, creative, Reguations, RA 7160, The
Local Units of the LGU critical and reflective Local Government Code of
Legislative thinking in the 1991
Branch in communicative
Budgeting and presentation of reports Department of Interior and
Public Finance and research outputs. Local Government
5. Planning and - Scientific and Administrative others,
Development scholarly research Memorandum Orders and
Councils for output. other issuances
Local Units Professionalism in the
6. Reforms and conduct of the study
Measures to and articulateness in
preserve the the communicative
local presentation of reports
environment
7. The legislative
Fiscal Powers
and Functions

Performance Contract/ Course Requirements

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 1. Class attendance
2. Computerized reports
3. Midterm and final Exam
4. Quizzes
5. Assignments (includes research output, position papers, critique papers)
6. Projects (includes case studies)

Grading System

1. Class Recitation/Reports - 30%

2. Oral and Written Examinations (Mid & Final) - 30%
3. Group Project (1 Term Paper on the Administrative
Practices of Punong Barangay/Municipal Mayor/
City Mayor/Provincial Governor) - 30%
4. Attendance - 10%

TOTAL 100%

Suggested Readings:
Local Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160)
A Citizen’s Guide to Understanding Local Government Units’ Finances, Systems and Functions
By Jocelyn C. Cuaresma and Alvic Padilla http://citizenaction.net/index.php/learning-zone/154-a-citizen-s-guide-to-understanding-local-
government-units-finances-systems-and-functions-units-finances-systems-and-functions
Understanding Incomes and Expenditures of Local Government Units by Alvic Padilla
http://peranatinito.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=90:understanding-incomes-and-expenditures-of-local-government-
units-&catid=55:background-papers&Itemid=94
A Beginner’s Guide to Transparency in Local Government by Raphael N. Montes, Jr. http://citizenaction.net/index.php/cana-reports/106-
a-beginner-s-guide-to-the-challenge-of-transparency-in-local-government
Local Government Discretion and Accountability: A Diagnostic Framework for Local Governance by Serdar Yilmaz, Yakup Beris, and
Rodrigo Serrano-Berthet http://siteresources.worldbank.org/EXTSOCIALDEVELOPMENT/Resources/244362-
1193949504055/LocalGovernmentDiscretionandAccountability.pdf

References:

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 Abletes, Jose p. and Chua Renato B. Local finance and Budgeting, 1996
UJardiniano, Pascual F. Barangay administration Handbook, 1993
Department of Interior and Local Government Administrative others,
Memorandum Orders and other issuances.
General Primer, RA 7160; The Local Government Code of 1991
Implementing Rules and Reguations, RA 7160, The Local Government Code of 1991
Local Government Code Academy Handouts
Pimentel, Aquilino Q. Jr., The Local Government Code of 1991; The key to National
Development, 1993
Rodriguez, Rufus B. The Local Government Code of 1991 Annotated

(disclaimer: major parts of this piece were taken from Bruce A. Colao, CESO V)

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 Prepared By:

MANUEL D. DINLAYAN II, ReB, DPA

Instructor

Reviewed By:

DR. LORENZO B. DINLAYAN, III

Program Coordinator, MPA/DPA

Recommending Approval: Approved by:

MARIBEL G. VALDEZ, Ph.D. ESTELA C. ITAAS, Ph.D.

Graduate School Dean VPAA

Revised: August 2016

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 PA 206 Administration of Local Government Units (54 hours)

Course Content and Time Allotment

UNIT TOPICS No. of Hours Date/s

I Orientation on:
University Vision and Mission
Graduate School Goals and Objectives 3 hours
Program Objectives & Program Outcomes
Course Objectives and Course Learning Outcomes
II Constitutional mandate of Local Government Code of 1991
5 hours
Historical Background of Local Government
III RA 7160 and other Laws and Policies on Local Government Administration 5 hours
IV Historical and local background of Barangays
Barangay Government
Manner of creation
Barangay Officials, duties and functions 5 hours
Barangay Financial Administration
Legislative Process
Barangay Justice
V Role of the Municipality
Manner of creation
Municipal Officials, duties and functions 6 hours
Sangguniang Bayan composition, powers, duties and functions
Creation, composition and functions of local boards and councils

Midterm 2 hours

VI Role of the City 5 hours

Manner of creation
City officials, duties and function

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 Sangguniang Panlungsod, composition, powers, duties and functions
Creation, composition and functions of local boards and councils
Appointive Local Officials common to all cities
VII Role of the Province
Manner of Creation
Municipal Officials, duties and functions
Sangguniang Panlalawigan composition, powers, duties and functions 5 hours
Creation, composition and functions of local boards and councils
Appointive Local Officials common to all cities

VIII LGU power to create sources or revenue

Real Property Taxation 5 hours
Shares of LGUs in the proceeds of national Taxes
IX Public Finance and Budgeting-national to LGUs
Taxation and other Sources of Revenue
Real Property Taxation
5 hours
Proper Management of Local Finance
Local Government Power/Role in Property/Supply Management
Availing of Credit Financing for LG programs and Projects
X Planning Process in Local Government
Budgeting under Local Government setting
Local Ordinances needed in Budget
The Vital Role of the LGU Legislative Branch in Budgeting and Public Finance 6 hours
Planning and Development Councils for Local Units
Reforms and Measures to preserve the local environment
The legislative Fiscal Powers and Functions

Finals 2 hours

Total 54 hours

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