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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 order to regulate and adjust with the unexpected changes in the local
governance, the Sangguniang Barangay of Kadingilan recognizes the need for the adoption of
its existing “Internal Rules of Procedure” revised and enacted;
RULE I - MEMBERSHIP
Section 2. Term of Office. - The term of office by the members of the Sangguniang Barangay of
Kadingilan shall be three (3) years, which shall commence on such date as may be provided by
law except for the appointed Barangay Secretary and Treasurer.
Section 3. Oath or Affirmation. - All the members of the Sangguniang Barangay of Kadingilan
shall upon assumption to office, take an oath or affirmation in the prescribed form, duly
subscribed before a person authorized to administer oath.
Copies of the oath or affirmation shall be filed and preserved in the Office of the Punong
Barangay and of the MLGOO, Pigcawayan Cluster, SGA-BARMM.
Section 4. Honoraria. - All the members of the Sangguniang Barangay of Kadingilan shall have
the privilege and entitled to receive honoraria for each session attended, the amount of which
shall be determined from time to time by the Punong Barangay with the concurrence of the
majority members of the Sangguniang 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.
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 ordinances and resolutions
promulgated by the Sangguniang Barangay. The principal concern of his/her governance is the
general welfare of his barangay 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) Negotiate, enter into and sign contracts for and on behalf of the barangay upon
authorization of the Sangguniang Barangay;
c) Maintain public order in the barangay and, in pursuance thereof, assist the Municipal Mayor
and the Sangguniang 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 majority of all the members 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 an 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 quorum, 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 resolutions enacted by the
Sangguniang Barangay of Kadingilan.
Section 2. Powers and Duties of the Punong Barangays as Presiding Officer. - The Presiding
Officer shall:
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 and, duties and functions of the
Sangguniang Barangay are prescribed under Section 391 of the Local Government Code, as
follows:
(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
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;
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 Municipal Civil Registrar in the registration of births, deaths and marriages;
g) Keep a record of all inhabitants 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.
(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 Pigcawayan Cluster, SGA-BARMM;
a) Keep custody of barangay properties and funds deposited with the Municipal Treasurer
Office 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 by 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;
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 Administrative Officer, Executive Officer,
Gender Officer and heads of various community and service brigades, members of the Lupong
Tagapamayapa and Purok Chairmen 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 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 Sangguniang members, stating the date, time and
purpose of the session, shall be served personally 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
Sangguniang to order.
On each session day, the Sangguniang shall conduct a one-minute prayer or meditation, or at
the discretion of the Presiding Officer, an invocation by a Sanggunian member.
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.
Section 1. Quorum. - A majority of all the members of the Sangguniang Barangay shall
constitute a quorum to transact official business.
Should a question 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:
Section 2. Membership and Officers. - Each Standing Committee shall have a Chairman and at
least two (2) members, who shall be appointed by the Committee Chairman among the
members of the Sanggunian. The Punong Barangay shall be an Ex-Officio Member of all
Standing and Special Committees of the Sangguniang Barangay.
Section 3. Limitations. - No Sanggunian member shall be Chairman of more three (3) Standing
Committees.
No member of a committee shall act upon or participate in any matter in which he/she has a
special, direct and substantial interest.
Section 4. Special Committees. - The Punong Barangay may organize Special Committees and
appoint its Chairmen as it may deem necessary. Members of the Special Committees shall be
appointed by the Special Committees Chairmen.
Section 6. Committee Meeting or Hearing. - The committees shall determine the frequency of
their meetings or hearings, provided they meet at least once a month. A majority of all
members of the committee concerned shall constitute a quorum.
Section 7. Committee Reports and Orders. - Committee Reports and/or Orders on any
proposed ordinance or resolution shall be considered in formal meetings and shall not be
submitted to the Sangguniang Barangay unless accompanied by the Minutes of the Committee
Meeting or Hearing of the committee adopted them.
When a Committee submits a report, the members thereof shall be presumed to have
concurred in the report and be precluded from opposing the same, unless they have entered
their objections thereto during the committee meeting or hearing.
Section 1. Order of Business. - The Order of Business of the Sangguniang Barangay of Merville
for every session shall be:
a) Call To Order
b) Roll Call
c) Invocation/Opening Prayer
d) Reading and Consideration of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting
e) Reading and Appropriate Action on Communications Received
f) Committee Reports
g) Calendar of Business:
1. Unfinished Business
2. Business for the Day
(Sponsorship of, and action on proposed resolutions/ordinances)
h) Announcements
i) Adjournment
Section 2. Approval of Minutes. - The Minutes of each session shall be submitted to the
Sanggunian for approval.
Section 3. Calendar of Business. - The Calendar of Business shall be of the following parts:
a) Unfinished Business. - Business being considered by the Sanggunian at the time of its
adjournment. Its consideration shall be resumed until such unfinished business is disposed of
thereafter, the Presiding Officer shall call for the Business of the Day.
b) Business for the Day. - proposed ordinances, resolutions and other measures to be
considered in the Order.
Section 4. Distribution of Order of Business. - The Order of Business shall be distributed to the
members of the Sangguniang Barangay at least three (3) working days before a session.
Section 3. Distribution of Copies. - The Barangay Secretary shall furnish copies of all proposed
ordinances and resolutions to the Sanggunian members at least three (3) calendar days before
a regular or special session.
An erroneous referral of a proposed ordinance or resolution may be corrected any day after the
approval of the Minutes.
Only the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Committee to which a proposed ordinance or
resolution was erroneously referred, as well as the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the
Committee claiming jurisdiction over the proposed ordinance or resolution, may move that the
referral be declared erroneous, and ask for its correction. However, the Presiding Officer may
motu propio rectify an erroneous referral.
Section 5. Period To Report. - The Committee shall submit a report on the proposed ordinance
or resolution within thirty (30) calendar days after it has been referred to it.
If the Committee Report on a proposed ordinance or resolution is favorable, it shall be included
in the Calendar of Business.
Section 6. Urgent Measures. - Any legislative matter duly certified by the Punong Barangay as
“URGENT”, whether or not it is included in the Calendar of Business, may be presented and
considered by the Sangguniang Barangay in the same session without the need of suspending
the Rules.
The Sanggunian, likewise, may, on motion made by the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the
Committee concerned, consider a proposed ordinance or resolution as URGENT and
consideration thereof shall be scheduled according to a timetable.
If said motion is approved, the Sanggunian shall forthwith prepare a detailed timetable fixing
the date on or before which the proposed ordinance or resolution must be reported by the
Committee concerned, the number of days or hours to be allotted to the consideration of the
measure, and the date or hour at which proceedings must be concluded and final vote on said
measure taken.
Section 7. Final Reading, Approval and Debate. - No proposed ordinance or resolution shall be
considered on “Final Reading and Approval” in any regular session unless it has been reported
out by the proper committee to which it was referred or certified as URGENT by the Punong
Barangay.
On the day set for the consideration of a proposed ordinance or resolution for “Final Reading
and Approval”, the same shall be read in full with the amendments proposed by the
Committee, if any, unless copies thereof have been distributed earlier and such reading is
dispensed with. Thereafter, the proposed ordinance or resolution shall be subject to debate and
pertinent motions.
Section 8. Debate and Closure of Members. - In the discussion of any measure, a motion to
close the debate shall be in order after two (2) speeches for and one against, or after only one
(1) speech for has been delivered and none entered against it.
When several Sanggunian members have registered or signified their intention to speak on the
matter under consideration and when said matter has been sufficiently and thoroughly
discussed by the member speaking, the Presiding Officer, motu propio, or upon motion of a
member, order that a member having the floor shall desist from speaking further so that other
members may not be deprived of their opportunity to speak.
Section 9. Five-Minutes Rule. - After the close of debate, the Sanggunian shall proceed to the
consideration of Committee amendments. A member who desires to speak for or against an
amendments shall have only five (5) minutes to do so.
Section 10. Approval of Measure. - The Barangay Secretary shall prepare copies of the
proposed ordinance or resolution in the form it was enacted/passed and shall distribute to
each member of the Sangguniang Barangay a copy thereof, except that a measure certified by
the Punong Barangay as URGENT may be submitted for final voting immediately after debate
and/or amendments during any regular or special session of the Sangguniang Barangay.
Section 11. Final Reading. - A proposed ordinance or resolution considered by any Committee
shall be immediately included in the Calendar of the next regular or special session of the
Sangguniang Barangay.
No ordinance shall be approved unless its final form has been distributed to the Sanggunian
members at least three (3) calendar days before its enactment, except when the Punong
Barangay certifies to the necessity of its immediate enactment to meet a public calamity or
emergency. Upon the final reading of a proposed ordinance or resolution, no amendment
thereto shall be allowed, and the vote thereon shall be taken immediately thereafter and the
“yeas” and “nays” entered in the Minutes.
Section 12. Approval of Resolution. - A resolution shall be pass in the same manner prescribed
for ordinances, except that it need not go through several readings for its final consideration
unless decided otherwise by a majority of all the Sanggunian members.
Section 14. Special Provisions on the Budget Ordinance. - The Sangguniang Barangay shall in
no case, increase the appropriation of any project o program of the barangay over the amount
submitted by the Punong Barangay in his/her budget proposal.
After the Punong Barangay had submitted the annual general appropriation measures,
supplemental appropriation measures shall be considered only if supported by actually
available funds as certified by the Municipal Treasurer or by funds to be raised by
corresponding revenue proposals included therein.
Section 15. Attestation by the Punong Barangay. - Every ordinance enacted or resolution
passed by the Sangguniang Barangay shall be forwarded to the Punong Barangay for
attestation. The Punong Barangay shall affix his/her initials on each and every page of the
ordinance or resolution and the word “ATTESTED” shall appear with his/her signature on the
last page thereof.
Within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the ordinance or resolution, the Punong Barangay
shall return the said ordinance or resolution to the Sangguniang Barangay with either his/her
“ATTESTATION” or his/her “DISSENTING OPINION” to the Sangguniang Bayan once the said
ordinance or resolution is forwarded to the Sangguniang Bayan for review. If he/she does not
act upon it within that time, the ordinance or resolution shall be deemed approved by the
Sangguniang Barangay and shall be immediately forwarded to the Sangguniang Bayan for final
review.
Section 16. Review by the Sangguniang Bayan. - Within ten (10) calendar days after
enactment, the Sangguniang Barangay shall furnish copies of the Barangay Ordinance to the
Sanggunian Bayan for review, as to whether the Ordinance is consistent with law and with
Municipal Ordinances.
Failure on the part of the Sangguniang Bayan to take action on any Barangay Ordinance
within thirty (30) calendar days from receipt thereof, said ordinance shall be presumed
consistent with law and with municipal ordinances and, therefore, valid.
If within thirty (30) calendar days, the Sangguniang Bayan finds a certain Barangay Ordinance
inconsistent with law or Municipal Ordinances, the Sangguniang Bayan shall return the said
ordinance with its comments and recommendations to the Sangguniang Barangay for
adjustment, amendment or modification, in which case, the effectivity of the ordinance shall be
deemed suspended.
Section 18. Effectivity of Enactment. - Unless otherwise stated in the ordinance or resolution,
the same shall take effect after the lapse of ten (10) calendar days from the date a copy thereof
is posted in a Bulletin Board at the entrance of the Barangay Hall and in at least two (2) other
conspicuous places in the barangay, such as the public market, church or chapel.
Not later than five (5) calendar days after the enactment of the ordinance or passage of the
resolution, the Sangguniang Barangay Secretary shall cause the posting thereof in English
together with a copy translated in the dialect used by the majority of the people in the area,
and shall record such fact in the book kept for the purpose, stating the dates of approval and
posting thereof.
Section 1. Manner of Addressing the Chair. - When a Sanggunian member desires to speak,
he/she shall rise and respectfully address the Chair, “Mister/Madam Chairman” or
“Mister/Madam Presiding Officer”.
Section 2. Recognition of Member to Speak. - When two or more members rise at the same
time, the Presiding Officer shall determine and recognize the member who is to speak first.
Section 3. Time Limit for Speeches. - No Sanggunian member shall occupy more than fifteen
(15) minutes in debate on any question or speak more than once on any question without leave
of the Sangguniang Barangay, except as hereinafter provided. The period of interpellation shall
not be counted against the time of the member speaking.
Section 4. Decorum to Open and Close Debate. - In all cases, the member who has obtained the
floor shall confine himself to the question under debate, avoiding personalities. He/She shall
refrain from uttering words or performing acts which are inconsistent with decorum.
If it is requested that a member be called to order for words spoken in debate, the member
making such request shall indicate the words excepted to, and they shall be taken down in
writing by the Sangguniang Barangay Secretary and read aloud. The member who uttered such
words shall not be held to answer, nor be subject to censure by the Sangguniang Barangay if
further debate or other business has intervened.
Section 5. Conduct During Sessions. - During any session, the Sanggunian members shall be
in proper attire and observe proper decorum. Sanggunian member who is under the influence
of liquor shall not be admitted in any regular or special session of the Sanggunian.
While the Presiding Officer is addressing the Sangguniang Barangay or putting a question, no
member shall walk out or cross the session hall.
Section 1. A Tie on an Appeal. - A tie vote on an appeal from the ruling of the Chair sustains
the decision of the Chair.
Section 2. Who May Move? - When a motion, report or proposed measure is adopted or lost, it
shall be in order for a member who votes with the majority to move for the reconsideration
thereof on the same or succeeding session day. Such motion shall take precedence over all
other questions, except a motion to adjourn, to raise a question of privilege and a call to order.
Section 3. Recording of Motions. - Every motion shall be entered in the Minutes with the name
of the members making it, unless it is withdrawn on the same session day.
Section 4. Reading and Withdrawal of Motions. - When a motion is made, the Presiding Officer
shall state it before being debated. Except as herein otherwise provided, a motion nay be
withdrawn any time before its approval or amendment.
Section 7. Rider Prohibited. - No motion or proposition on a subject different from that under
consideration shall be allowed under color of amendment.
Section 8. Motion to Cover One Subject Matter Only. - No motion shall cover more than one (1)
subject matter.
Section 10. Call To Order. - A motion to read any part of the Rules is equivalent to Call To
Order and takes precedence over any motion other than to adjourn.
a) Those affecting the rights of the Sangguniang Barangay; its safety, dignity and the integrity
of its members.
b) Those affecting the rights, reputation and conduct of the members, individually, in their
capacity as such members.
Subject to the “Five-Minutes Rule”, question of privilege shall have precedence over all other
questions, except a motion to adjourn.
Section 12. Privileged Questions. - Privileged questions are those motions or subject matters,
which under the Rules, take precedence over other motions and subject matters.
RULE XI - SUSPENSION OF THE RULES
Section 1. Who Can Move? - Only the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Committee on Rules
can move for the Members, a quorum being present.
Section 2. Interruption of Motion. - When a motion to suspend the Rules is pending, one motion
to adjourn may be entertained. If it is lost, no similar motion shall be entertained until the vote
is taken on the motion to suspend.
Section 3. Effect of Suspension. - If the Sanggunian members vote to suspend the Rules, it
shall forthwith proceed to consider the measure. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members
present shall be necessary for the passage of said measure, a quorum being present.
Section 1. Amendments. - Any portion of these Rules may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3)
vote of the Sanggunian members.
Section 1. Repealing Clause. - All Barangay Ordinances, Resolutions, Rules and Regulations
or parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby expressly repealed.
Section 1. This Internal Rules of Procedures shall take effect on the date of adoption and shall
remain in force until repealed or amended.
ADOPTED, this 23rd day of February, 2024, during the 7th Regular Session of the
Sangguniang Barangay of Kadingilan for Calendar Year 2024 held at the Barangay Kadingilan
Hall, Pigcawayan Cluster, SGA-BARMM.
CERTIFIED CORRECT:
_________________________
BADRIA A. ABDULLAH
Barangay Secretary
ATTESTED:
________________________________ __________________________
HON. NOSLIDIN M. ABUBAKAR HON. YUNOS M. GUIABEL
Barangay Kagawad Barangay Kagawad
___________________________ _________________________
HON. MUTIN C. EBRAHIM HON. ESMAIL E. ABIDIN
Barangay Kagawad Barangay Kagawad
__________________________ ______________________________
HON. HALIMA LUMIDZEG HON. SAMBAYOKAN A. PATO
Barangay Kagawad Barangay Kagawad
_______________________________ ______________________________
HON. BAILONA M. ABDULLAH HON. MOHAIMEN E. DULADO
Barangay Kagawad SK Chairman
APPROVED BY:
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HON. NORODIN A. SAMAD
Punong Barangay