REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

PROVINCE OF CAVITE
MUNICIPALITY OF MARAGONDON
BARANGAY POBLACION 2-B

SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY INTERNAL RULES OF PROCEDURE

RESOLUTION NO.8
SERIES OF 2018

WHERAS, the Sangguniang Barangay of Poblacion 2-B of Maragondon, Cavite, is a legislative body duly
organized pursuant to law for the enactment of ordinances and the passage of resolutions for the governance of
BARANGAY POBLACION 2-B;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act No. 7160, known as “ The Local Government Code of
1991”, local Sanggunian bodies have the inherent rights and obligations of adopting its own rules of procedure
for the proper discharge of legislative functions;

WHEREAS, in the maintenance of good order in the Sanggunian deliberations, it is necessary that specific rules
be adopted and enforced in the interest of effective legislation; and

WHEREAS, in order to regulate and adjust with the unexpected changes in the local governance, the
Sangguniang Barangay of Poblacion 2-B recognizes the need for the adoption of it’s existing “ Internal Rules of
Procedures”,

THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Sangguniang Barangay of Poblaciom 2-B in session assembled to adopt the
following “ Internal Rules of Procedure” to govern its delibarations.

RULE I- MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Composition- The Sangguniang Barangay of Poblaciom 2-B shall be composed of the Punong
Barangay as Presiding Officer, seven (7) Kagawads ( Councilmen) elected at large.

Section 2. Term of Office- The term of office by the members of the Sangguniang Barangay of Poblacion 2-B
shall be four years, which shall commence on such date as may be provided by law expect for the appointed
Barangay Treasurer and Secretary.

Section3. Oath or Affirmation. All the members of the Sangguniang Barangay of Poblacion 2-B shall upon
assumption to office, take an oath or affirmation in the prescribed form, duly subscribed before a person
authorized to adminster oath.

Copies of the oath or affirmation shall be filed and preserved in the Office of the Punong Barangay and of the
City Mayor of Maragondon, Cavite.

Section 4. Honoraria. All members of the Sangguniang Barangay of Poblacion 2-B shall have the privilege and
entiled to receive honoraria for each session attended, the amount of which shall be determined from time to
time by Punong Barangay with the concurrence of the majority members of the Sannguniang during the
preparation of Barangay Annual Budget Allocation for each calendar year. Provided, however, that any member
of the Sangguniang member who has been absent without official leave (AWOL) and without any justifiable
reason shall forfeit his/her privilege to receive honorarium for the session he/she has not been able to attend.
 RULE II- POWERS, DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE
SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY

Section 1. The Punong Barangay as Chief Executive. As Chief Executive of the barangay government, the
Punong Barangay, shall exercise such powers and perform such duties and functions as provided by Local
Government and other laws and ordinance and resolutions promulgated by the Sangguniang Barangay. The
principal concern of his/her governance is the general welfare of his baranagy and its inhabitants. His/Her
specific powers, duties and functions shall be as follows:

a.) Enforce all laws and ordinances which are applicable to the barangay;
b.) Negtotiate, enter into and sign contracts for on and behalf of the barangay upon authorization of the
Sangguniang Barangay;
c.) Maintain public order in the barangay and, in pursuance thereof, assist the City Mayor and the
Sanggunian members in the performance of their duties and functions;
d.) Call and preside over the sessions of the Sangguniang Barangay and the Barangay Assembly; and vote
only to break a tie;
e.) Upon approval of the sessions of the Sangguniang Barangay, appoint or replace the Barangay Treasurer,
the Barangay Secretary, and other barangay officials;
f.) Organize and lead an emergency group whenever the same may be necessary for the maintenance of
peace and order or on occasions of emergency or calamity within the barangay;
g.) In coordination with the Barangay Development Council, prepare the annual executive and supplemental
budgets of the barangay;
h.) Approve vouchers relating to the disbursement of barangay funds;
i.) Enforce laws and regulations relating to pollution control and protection of environment;
j.) Administer the operation of the Katarungang Pambarangay in accordance with the provisions of the
Local Government Code;
k.) Exercise general supervision over the activities of the Sangguniang Kabataan;
l.) Ensure the delivery of basic services as mandated under Section 17 of the Local Government Code;
m.) Conduct and annual Palarong Barangay which shall feature traditional sports and disciplines included in
the national and international games, in coordination with the Department of Education, Culture and
Sports;
n.) Promote the general welfare of the barangay; and
o.) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or
ordinance.

Section 1. The Punong Barangay as Presiding Officer. The Punong Barangay shall be the Presiding Officer of
the Sangguniang Barangay. The Presiding Officer shall vote only to break a tie.

If the Punong Barangay cannot preside a regular or special session, the Sangguniang Barangay members present
constituting a quoram, shall elect among themselves a “Temporary Presiding Officer’. The Temporary Presiding
Officer shall not vote even in case of a tie but shall certify within ten (10) days from their passage all ordinances
adopted and resolution enacted by the Sangguniang Barangay of Poblacion 2-B.

Section 2. Powers and Duties of the Punong Barangays as Presiding Officer. The Presiding Officer shall:

a.) Preside over the sessions of the Sangguniang Barangay;

b.) Preserve order and decorum during sessions and, in case of disturbance or disorderly conduct in the
session hall or within the premises, take measures as he/she may deem advisable or the Sanggunian may
direct;
c.) Decide all questions of order, subject to appeal by any Sanggunian member in accordance with these
Rules;
d.) Sign all acts, ordinances, resolutions, memorials, writs and warrants issued by, or upon order of the
Sangguniang Barangay; and
 e.) Exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be provided by law, ordinance or
resolution.

Section 3. The Sangguniang Barangay Members. The powers, duties and functions of the Sangguniang Barangay
are prescribed under 391 of the Local Government Code, as follows

a.) Enact ordinances as may be necessary to discharge the responsibilities conferred upon it by law or
ordinance and to promote the general welfare of the inhabitants therin;
b.) Enact tax and revenue ordinances, subject to the limitations imposed in the Local Government Code;
c.) Enact annual and supplemental budgets in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government
Code;
d.) Provide for the construction and maintenance of barangay facilities and other public works projects
chargeable to the general fund of the barangay or such other funds actually available for the purpose;
e.) Submit to the Sangguniang Panglunsod such suggestions or recommendations as it may see fit for the
improvement of the barangay or for the welfare of the inhabitants thereof;
f.) Assist in the establishment, organization and promotion of cooperative enterprises that will improve the
economic condition and well-being of the residents;
g.) Regulate the use of multi-purpose halls, parking areas or other similar facilities constructed with
government funds within the jurisdiction of the barangay and charge reasonable fees for the use thereof;
h.) Solicit or accept monies, materials and voluntary labor for specific public works and cooperative
enterprises of the barangay from residents, land owners, producers and merchants in the barangay;
moneys from grants-in-aid, subsidies, contributions, and revenues made available to the barangay from
national, provincial or city funds; and monies from other private agencies and individuals, provided,
however, that moneys and properties donated by private agencies and individuals for specific purpose
shall accrue to the barangay trust fund;
i.) Solicit or accept, in any or all of the foregoing public works and cooperative enterprises, such
cooperation as is made available by national, provincial or city agencies established by law to render
financial, technical and advisory assistance by national, provincial or city agencies established by law to
render financial, technical and advisory assistance to barangay and to barangay residents, provided,
however, that in soliciting or accepting such cooperation, the Sangguniang Barangay need not pledge
any sum of money for expenditure in excess of amount currently in the barangay treasury or encumbered
for other purposes;
j.) Provide compensation, reasonable allowances or per diems as well as travel expenses for Sangguniang
Barangay members and other barangay officials, subject to the budgetary limitations prescribed under
Title Five, Book II of the Code; provided, however, that no increase in the compensation or honoraria of
the Sangguniang Barangay members shall take effect until after the expiration of the full term of all
members of the Sangguniang Barangay approving such increase;
k.) Hold fund-raising activities for barangay projects without the need of securing permits from any national
or local office or agency. The proceeds from such activities shall be tax-exempt and shall accrue to the
general funds of the barangay, provided, that in the appropriation thereof, the specific purpose for which
such fund-raising activity has been held shall be first satisfied. It is also provided that no fund-raising
activities shall be held within a period of 60 days immediately preceeding and after a national or local
election, recall, referendum or plebiscite, and that said fund-raising activities shall comply with national
policy standards and regulations on morals, health, and safety of the persons participating therein. The
Sangguniang Barangay, through the Punong Barangay, shall render a public accounting of the fund
raised at the completion of the project for which the fund-raising activity was undertaken;
l.) Authorize the Punong Barangay to enter into contracts in behalf of the barangay, subject to the
provisions of the Code,
m.) Authorize the Barangay Treasurer to make direct purchase in an amount not exceeding P1,000.00 at any
one time for the ordinary and essential administrative needs of the barangay;
n.) Prescribe fines in amounts not exceeding P1,000.00 for violation of barangay ordinance;
o.) Provide for the administrative needs of the Lupong Tagapamayapa and the Pangkat ng Tagapagkasundo;
 p.) Provide for the organization of community brigades, barangay tanods or community service units as may
be necessary;
q.) Organize regular lectures, programs or forums on community problems such as sanitation, nutrition,
literacy and drug abuse and convene assemblies to encourage citizen participation in government;
r.) Adopt measures to prevent and control the proliferation of squatters and mendicants in the barangay;
s.) Provide for the proper development and welfare of children in the barangay by promoting and
supporting activities for the protection and total development of children, particularly those below seven
years of age;
t.) Adopt measures towards the prevention and eradication of drug abuse, child abuse and juvenile
delinquency;
u.) Initiate the establishment of a barangay high school, whenever feasible, in accordance with law;
v.) Provide for the establishment of non-formal education center in the barangay whenever feasible, in
coordination with the Department of Education, Culture and Sports;
w.) Provide for the delivery of basic services;
x.) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by or
ordinances.

RULE III – APPOINTATIVE BARANGAY OFFICIALS

Section 1. The Barangay Secretary.

(1) The Punong Barangay, shall appoint or replace the Barangay Secretary, with the approval of the
majority members of the Sangguniang Barangay and be entitled to a reasonable allowances,
compensation and/or emoluments provided by law; and
(2) No person shall be appointed Barangay Secretary if he/she is a Sangguniang Barangay member or
relative of the Punong Barangay within the second civil degree of consanguinity or affinity;
(3) The Barangay Secretary shall:
a.) Keep custody of all records of the Sangguniang Barangay and the Barangay Assembly meetings;
b.) Prepare and keep the Minutes of all meetings of the Sangguniang Barangay and Barangay
Assembly;
c.) Prepare separate lists of the members of the barangay and the registered voters of the barangay
assembly, and have the same posted in conspicuous places within the barangay;
d.) Register all members of the barangay;
e.) Assist in the preparation of all necessary election forms and other forms necessary for the conduct of
barangay elections, referenda or plebiscite, in coordination with the Commission on Elections
(COMELEC);
f.) Assist the City Civil Registrar in the registration of births, deaths and marriages;
g.) Keep a record of all inbahintants of the barangay containing the following items or information:
name, address, place and date of birth, sex, citizenship, occupation and such other items or
information as may be deemed necessary; and
h.) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by
law or ordinance.

Section 2. The Barangay Treasurer.

(1) The Punong Barangay shall appoint or replace the Barangay Treasurer with the approval of the majority
members of the Sangguniang Barangay and shall be entitled to a reasonable allowances, compensation
or emoluments provided by law.
(2) The Barangay Treasurer shall be bonded in accordance with existing laws in an amount to be determined
by the Sangguniang Barangay, but not exceeding Ten Thousand (Php10,000.00) Pesos, premiums for
which shall be defrayed by the Municipality of Maragondon, Cavite;
 (3) No person shall be appointed Barangay Treasurer if he/she is a Sangguniang Barangay member or
relative of the Punong Barangay within the second civil degree of consanguinity or affinity.
(4) The Barangay Treasurer shall:
a.) Keep custody of barangay properties and funds deposited with the City Treasurer Officer and/or any
bank designated by the Sangguniang Barangay in accordance with the existing laws and/or
ordinances;
b.) Collect, receive taxes, fees, contributions, monies, materials and all other resources accruing to the
Barangay Treasury and issue official receipts thereof;
c.) Disburse funds in accordance with the accounting and auditing procedures provided by law, rules
and regulations;
d.) Submit to the Punong Barangay certified and detailed monthly statements of actual receipts within
such period as may be provided law or ordinance;
e.) Render a written monthly accounting reports of all barangay funds and properties under his/her
custody to the members of the Sangguniang Barangay, which reports shall be made available upon
request to the public or to the members of the barangay assembly and other government agencies
concerned;
f.) Certify to the availability of funds whenever necessary;
g.) Plan and attend to the rural postal circuit within his/her own jurisdiction; and
h.) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be assigned to
him/her as prescribed by law or ordinance.

Section 3. Other Appointive Officials – The Punong Barangay shall appoint or replace other appointive barangay
officials/officers such as the Gender Officer and heads of various community and service brigades, members of
the Lupong Tagapamayapa with the approval of the majority members of the Sangguniang Barangay. Their
qualifications, duties and functions shall be governed by the provisions of law or ordinance.

RULE IV – SESSIONS

Section 1. Regular Sessions. – The regular sessions of the Sangguniang Barangay of Poblacion 2-B shall be on
the Second and Fourth Sunday of each month, at such time and place as the formal notice thereof shall stipulate,
or as may be decided upon in the immediate preceding session.

Section 2. Special Sessions. – As often as necessary, when public interest so demands, special sessions may be
called by the Punong Barangay or a majority of the members of the Sangguniang Barangay.

In “Special Sessions”, a written notice to the Sanggunian members, stating the date, time and purpose of the
session, shall be served personality or left with a member of the household of the members of the Sangguniang
Barangay at their usual place of residence at least three (3) working days before said special session. Unless
otherwise agreed upon by two-thirds (2/3) votes of the members of the Sanggunian present, there being a
quorum, no other matters may be considered at a special session except that stated in the notice.

Section 3. Call To Order. – The Presiding Officer shall open the session by calling the Sanggunian to order.

On each session day, the Sanggunian shall conduct a one-minute prayer or meditation, or at the discretion of the
Presiding Officer, an invocation by a Sanggunian member designated by him/her, except in cases where a
regular monthly Holy Mass is held in the Barangay Hall before the scheduled session.

Section 4. Attendance in Session. – Every member of the Sangguniang Barangay shall be present in all sessions,
unless expressly excluded by it or necessarily prevented from doing so by sickness or other unavoidable
circumstances duly reported to the Barangay through the Bararngay Secretary.

Section 5. Open To The Public. – Sanggunian sessions or meetings of any committee thereof shall be open to the
public unless a closed session is decided or ordered by affirmative votes of the majority Sanggunian members
present, there being a quorum, in the public interest or for reasons affecting the dignity of the Sangguniang
Barangay or any of its member, or when confidential matters are being considered.

On a motion to hold a closed session duly approved, the Presiding Officer shall direct the session hall cleared
and doors closed.

Only persons specifically authorized by the Sangguniang Barangay shall be admitted to the closed session. They
shall preserve the secrecy of whatever may be read or said at the closed session.

Section 6. Opening and Adjournment to Be Entered in Minutes. – The exact hour of opening and adjournment of
any session shall be entered in the Minutes.

RULE V – ROLL CALL AND DECORUM

Section 1. Quorum. – A majority of all the members of the Sangguniang Barangay shall constitute a quorum to
transact official business.

Should a questions of quorum be raised during a session, the Presiding Officer shall immediately direct the
Barangay Secretary to call the roll of the members and thereafter announce the results.

Section 2. Absence of Quorum. – Where there is no quorum in a given session, the Presiding Officer may
declare a recess until such time a quorum is constituted, or a majority of the members present may adjourn from
day to day and may compel the immediate attendance of any member absent without good cause by issuing to
the Philippine National Police assigned in the area an order for the arrest and presentment of the absent members
at the session.

If there is still no quorum, despite the foregoing, no business shall be transacted. The Presiding Officer, upon
motion duly approved by the members present, shall then declare the session adjourned for lack of quorum.

Section 3. Motion To Adjourn Vacates Call. – At any time after the roll call has been completed, a motion to
adjourn shall be in order and if approved by a majority of those present, all proceedings shall be vacated.

RULE VI – COMMITTEES

Section 1. Standing Committees. – The Punong Barangay, in aid of legislation, shall appoint the Chairman of the
following committees, the general legislative functions of which shall be as hereunder provided;

a.) Committee on Finance & Appropriations General Jurisdiction: All matters relating to the approval of the
budget; the appropriate of funds for the payment of obligations; the determination of compensation of
personnel; taxation ordinances, monetary and ways and means.
b.) Committee on Health General Jurisdiction: All matters relating to the improvement and development of
public health and hygiene, medical clinics, hospitals and quarantine services.
c.) Committee on Cleanliness, Beautification and Sanitation General Jurisdiction: All matters relating to the
general cleanliness and beautification projects, programs and activities of the community.
d.) Committee on Livelihood and Cooperatives General Jurisdiction: All matters relating to the
development of cottage industry, livelihood and employment programs in the community; the conduct of
free livelihood trainings and programs; the establishment and supervision of local cooperatives within
the barangay.
e.) Committee on Trade and Industry General Jurisdiction: All matters relating to consumer protection;
regulating, monitoring and supervision of all existing business establishments in the barangay; the
development of food production and agri-business, agricultural economics and research, agricultural
education and extension services; animal industry and livestock quarantine.
 f.) Committee on Environment and Natural Resources General Jurisdiction: All matters relating to the
exploration, development, utilization and conversion of natural resources; the protection of environment
against air, water, land and other sources of pollutions.
g.) Committee on Education, Culture and Tourism General Jurisdiction: All matters relating to education
and culture, local schools, colleges and universities, libraries and museum; non-formal and community
adult education; scientific and technological research, development and advancement of moral and
religious of the community; development of various tourism programs for the barangay.
h.) Committee on Social Services Children/Women & Family Welfare & Disabled Persons General
Jurisdiction. All matters relating to the general welfare of the urban poor communities such as assistance
for the relocation of displace families and human settlements; implementation of anti-squatting laws and
ordinances; provision of various social services assistance, strengthening and development of family
life, children and women’s general welfare; implementation of gender issues; conduct of projects and
programs that expand employment opportunities and create income-generating activities for the unwed
mothers and disabled persons.
i.) Committee on Senior Citizens Affairs General Jurisdictions. All matters relating to the general welfare
of the senior citizens in the barangay.
j.) Committee on Rules, Ethics and Legal Matters General Jurisdiction: All matters relating to the conduct,
protection of the rights and privileges, safety, dignity, integrity and reputation of the Sangguniang
Barangay and its members; investigation of administrative or criminal charges filed by any individual,
corporation and/or entity against any Sanggunian members and employees in connection with their
performance of their official functions and duties, and if necessary, the extension of any legal
aid/assistance to any concerned Sanggunian member and/or employee.
k.) Committee on Public Order and Security General Jurisdiction: All matters relating to the maintenance
and public order and security; civil defense; liaison with the Philippine National Police; organization and
supervision of Barangay Tanods; implementation of local ordinances; crime prevention; human rights
abuses; conduct of anti-drug abuse programs and activities; prevention of all anti-criminal activities such
as terrorism, kidnap-for-random, car thieves, etc. within the barangay.
l.) Committee on Infrastructure, Public Works and Highways General Jurisdiction: All matters relating to
planning, construction, maintenance, improvement and repair of public buildings, highways, bridges,
roads, parks, shrines, monuments and other edifices; sewerage and flood control protection; irrigation
and water utilities; monitoring and prevention of all illegal constructions within the barangay.
m.) Committee on Transportation and Communications General Jurisdiction: All matters relating to the
establishment/improvement of tele-communication systems/networks; supervising/regulating/monitoring
of all land, sea and air transportation and public utilities operating and/or conducting business within the
barangay.
n.) Committee on Youth and Sports Development General Jurisdiction: All matters relating to the youth; the
promotion of the youth’s moral, physical, intellectual and social ell-being and the development of sports
and sportsmanship in the community; coordination with the Sangguniang Kabataan various projects,
programs and activities for the youth.

Section 2. Membership and Officers. – Each Standing Committee shall have a Chairman and at least two(2)
members, who shall be appointed