Republika ng Pilipinas

Lalawigan ng __________
Bayan ng ___________
Barangay ______________

OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE INAUGURAL SESSION OF THE

SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OF BARANGAY __________ HELD AT THE
SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY MULTI-PURPOSE HALL ON NOVEMBER 26, 2023 AT 2
O’CLOCK P.M.

Present:

KGG. _____________________________ - SK Chairperson

KGG. __________________________ - SK Kagawad
KGG. _____________________ - SK Kagawad
KGG. _________________ - SK Kagawad
KGG. ____________________ - SK Kagawad
KGG. ______________________ - SK Kagawad
KGG. ___________________________ - SK Kagawad
KGG. _______________ - SK Kagawad

Absent:
NONE

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RESOLUTION NO. 1
Series of 2023

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE INTERNAL RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE

SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OF BARANGAY _____________________

WHEREAS, the Sangguniang Kabataan Internal Rules of Procedure are necessary in

order to govern the orderly conduct of the members of the Sangguniang Kabataan;

WHEREAS, the promulgation of these rules is imperative in the efficient discharge of

the powers, duties, and functions of the members of the Sangguniang Kabataan,
pursuant to the pertinent provisions as found therein in the Local Government Code of
1991 (RA 7160), RA 10742 or the SK Reform Law as amended by RA 11768.

NOW THEREFORE, on motion of Kgd. _______________________, duly seconded by

Kgd. ____________________ be it resolved as it is hereby resolved, to adopt the
following Internal Rules of Procedure of the Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay
___________.

RULE I – COMPOSITION

SEC. 1. - The Sangguniang Kabataan officials of Barangay _____________ are

composed of the Sangguniang Kabataan Chair and the seven (7) Sangguniang
Kabataan members, the Sangguniang Kabataan secretary, and the treasurer.

SEC. 2. - The SK Chair, the regular members of the Sangguniang Kabataan, shall
assume office on the day and in the manner as provided for by law.
 RULE II- PRESIDING OFFICER

SEC. 1. - The SK Chair shall be the Presiding Officer of the Sangguniang Kabataan.
The Presiding Officer shall vote only to break a tie.

SEC. 2. - In the event of the inability of the SK Chair to preside over the session, the SK
Kagawads present shall choose among themselves a temporary presiding officer.

RULE III - THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN COUNCIL

SEC. 1. Composition. The Sangguniang Kabataan Council, shall be composed of the

SK Chair as presiding officer, and the seven (7) regular Sangguniang Kabataan
members elected at large.

SEC. 2. The powers, duties, and functions of the Sangguniang Kabataan are provided
for by RA 10742 as amended by RA 11768

RULE IV – APPOINTIVE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OFFICIALS

SEC. 1 – Barangay Secretary. (The appointment, qualifications, powers and duties of

the barangay secretary are provided for by RA 10742 amended)
SEC. 2 - Barangay Treasurer. (appointment, qualifications, powers and duties of the
barangay treasurer are provided for by RA 10742 amended)
 That the Sangguniang Kabataan treasurer and secretary must be at least
eighteen (18) years but not more than thirty (30) years of age on the day of the
appointment:
 That the Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson shall appoint a treasurer with an
educational or career background relating to business administration,
accountancy, finance, economics, or bookkeeping:
 That only if no person meets the requirements can the Sangguniang Kabataan
chairperson consider other suitable nominees:

RULE V. THE STANDING COMMITTEES

SEC. 1. The Committees. The creation and composition of the standing committees in
the Sangguniang Kabataan shall be the first order of business for the Sangguniang
Kabataan. The following are the standing committees of the Sangguniang Kabataan:

1. COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND FINANCE

2. COMMITTEE ON GOVERNANCE
3. COMMITTEE ON ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP
4. COMMITTEE ON GLOBAL MOBILITY
5. COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
6. COMMITTEE ON HEALTH
7. COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL INCLUSION AND EQUITY
8. COMMITTEE ON PEACE BUILDING AND SECURITY
9. COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT
10. COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
11. COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE

SEC. 2. Composition. A committee shall be composed of a Chairman and two

members. Except those whose appointments are provided for by law, the Chairman and
its members shall be chosen by virtue of a majority vote of all the members of the
Sangguniang Kabataan Council.
SEC. 3. Committee Chairmanship. a) A Sangguniang Kabataan member may hold one
or more committee chairmanship upon approval of the majority. b) The SK Chair, may
choose to, upon approval by the majority of the SK Council, hold chairmanship in any of
the above committees in the event that no Council member is available for the said
position.

SEC. 4. In the event of reorganizing the Committees, the Chairmanship and

Membership of the committee shall be determined by a majority vote of all the members
of the SK Council.

SEC. 5. The powers, duties, and functions of the following committees are as follows:

1. COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND FINANCE - With jurisdiction regarding all matters

relating to budget, appropriation and the expenditure of funds as found in the Annual
Budget and Supplemental Budgets of the SK.

2. COMMITTEE ON GOVERNANCE - has jurisdiction on ensuring that youth have

equal and equitable chances of running and voting for government office, are
empowered to exercise their right of suffrage responsibly and right to run for elections
and uphold the principles of government practices which are efficient, effective, free
from graft and corruption and innovative

3. COMMITTEE ON ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP – has jurisdiction on strengthening enabling

mechanisms for youth organization and participation, accreditation and awareness and
assistance, engage the youth in the preservation, safuarding and development; and
inculcate volunteerism through the academe and community engagement

4. COMMITTEE ON GLOBAL MOBILITY – responsible on ensuring the youth are aware

of opportunities from multiple sources, undergo training and got hired locally will be able
to share their experiences, learnings, and knowledge acquired with other youth and are
protected from, and who can address and prevent human trafficking

5. COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION – with responsibility on ensuring equitable education

is provided among youth through sustained increase in enrolment and completion rates
per level, globally competitiveness but responsive to national needs and are prepared
for the workplace and the emergence of new media and other technologies, high
literacy and who efficaciously seek and use information

6. COMMITTEE ON HEALTH - with jurisdictions on youth healthy living in terms of

getting medical attention, doing regular exercise, and maintaining proper diet and
nutrition, observe responsible sexual and reproductive health practices, make informed
and responsible decisions against engaging in sexual risk-taking practices, make
informed and responsible decisions against engaging in non-sexual risk-taking practice.
and get proper family support, counseling, and medical attention for their psychosocial
concerns.

7. COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL INCLUSION AND EQUITY – has jurisdiction on ensuring

that youth are free from abuse, neglect and exploitation, do not live in the streets, youth
with disabilities realize their full potential, are protected from, and who are able to
prevent and address, gendered job discrimination against them and LGBTQ+ youth are
protected from, and who are able to address and prevent sexual orientation and gender
identity discrimination against them

8. COMMITTEE ON PEACE BUILDING AND SECURITY – had responsibility on

preventing violence and human rights violations against the youth, for them to
proactively ensure peace and order in their communities, work for peace, abide and
respect the laws of the land and do not use/will no longer use illegal substances

9. COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT – responsible in strengthening youth participation

in environmental activities and promote environment -friendly practices among youth

10. COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT – has jurisdiction on ensuring

youth are gainfully employed, know and exercise their rights, responsibilities and
welfare as Filipino workers, aspire to be entrepreneurs and know and avail of career
enrichment opportunities

11. COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE – has jurisdiction over the youth being atively
involved in food security efforts through modernized and transformed agriculture sector
and in promoting agricultural development other similar functions.

RULE VI. MEETING OF THE SK COUNCIL

SEC. 1. – Schedule of Regular Meeting. The regular session of the Sangguniang

Kabataan shall be every _____________ of the Month at __________ in the afternoon.

SEC. 2 – Venue of meetings – meetings of the SK COUNCIL shall be held at the

_______________ or at the venue agreed upon or provided in the notice.

SEC. 3 – Special Meetings. A special meeting may be called by the SK Chair or by at

least 4 members of the SK Council. by giving written notice of the date, time, place and
agenda of the meeting, which can be sent either through personal delivery, registered
mail, fax or email and all other Social Network Sites (SNS) to all members, and must be
received at least twenty-four (24) hours from the date and time of meeting.

SEC. 4 – The Sangguniang Barangay and the Municipal or City Youth Development
Council shall be furnished with notices of regular and special meetings and the minutes
of the meetings thereafter.

SEC. 5 – Start of Meetings. About fifteen minutes before the appointed time of the
session, the Secretary shall inform all the members of the SK Council to be present at
the session hall. After which he or she shall inform the Presiding Officer that the session
can commence.

SEC. 6 – Attendance. Every member of the Sangguniang Kabataan council shall be

present in all meetings. They may be excused only for the following reasons: a) When a
member is sick or force majeure; b) On Official leave of absence and; c) On Official
Business;

SEC. 7 – Attire and Decorum. All members shall be in cassual attire during meetings.
Members of the SK Council shall observe courtesy and utmost respect for each other.
They must observe proper decorum during all proceedings and deliberations.

SEC. 8 – Notice of meeting. The SK Secretary shall send a notice of meeting, both
regular (when rescheduled on a different date as set in the internal rules) and special, at
least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the date and time of schedule.

SEC. 9 – Motion to Adjourn. At any time after the roll call has been completed, a motion
to adjourn shall be in order if approved by all those present and as such all deliberations
shall be suspended.

SEC. 10 – Quorum. The presence of the majority of all the members of the
Sangguniang Kabataan council including the Chairman shall constitute a quorum to
transact official business. As a general rule, quorum is interpreted to mean one half plus
one (50% + 1) of the entire members. If there is no quorum, the Presiding Officer may
declare a recess of not more than thirty minutes and wait for other members to come; or
the majority of the members present may move to adjourn the session from time to time
or day to day. The Presiding Officer may moto propio or upon proper motion from the
floor duly adopted by the body, declare the meeting adjourned for lack of quorum.

SEC 11 – Determination of majority and two third votes. In the determination of majority
or two thirds votes in approving resolutions and motions the presiding officer shall be
excluded in the computation and the computation shall be based on actual number of
SK Council Members. (ex 8 members including the SK Chair quorum is five (5). Majority
vote is four (4), and 2/3 vote is six (6)

RULE VII. ORDER OF BUSINESS.

SEC. 1. The order of business of the SK Council shall be as follows:

a. Call to Order
b. Invocation
c. National Anthem
d. Roll Call
e. Declaration of Quorum
f. Reading and Approval of the Previous Minutes
g. Letters and Official Communications
h. Chairman’s Time and Report
i. Unfinished Business
j. Business for the Day
k. Committee Reports
l. Other Matters
m. Adjournment

RULE VIII. SUSPENSION OF RULES

SEC. 1. – Rules may be suspended, on the motion of any of the members and
affirmative 2/3 vote of all present members of the SK Council, for the sole purpose of
the question or matter pending at the time the motion for which said suspension is
made. Rules may also be suspended to allow any official guest or visitor to take on the
floor during a point of inquiry.

RULE IX. DISCIPLINE OF MEMBERS

SEC. 1. Any member of the SK Council for disorderly conduct or incurs absences
without justifiable cause for beyond three consecutive regular sessions, may be
censured, reprimanded or ordered removed from the SK council venue upon vote of 2/3
of all actual members present.

SEC. 2 This is without prejudice to the filing of administrative case before the
Sangguniang Bayan who can suspend for not more than six (6) months or remove from
office by majority vote of all Sangguniang members, on any of the following grounds:
(a) Absence from the regular meeting of the Sangguniang Kabataan without valid
cause for two (2) consecutive times or accumulated absences of four (4) within a period
of twelve (12) months;
(b) Failure to convene the regular semestral assembly of the Katipunan ng
Kabataan for two (2) consecutive times;
(c) Failure to convene the regular Sangguniang Kabataan meetings for three (3)
consecutive months in the case of the Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson;
 (d) Failure to formulate the Comprehensive Barangay Youth Development Plan
and the Annual Barangay Youth Investment Program, or approve the annual budget
within the prescribed period of time without justifiable reason;
(e) Failure to implement programs and projects outlined in the Annual Barangay
Youth Investment Program without justifiable reason;
(f) Four (4) consecutive absences during the regular Sangguniang Barangay
sessions without valid cause in the case of the Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson;
(g) Conviction by final judgment of a crime involving moral turpitude; and violation
of existing laws against graft and corruption and other civil service laws, rules and
regulations; and
(h) Failure in the discharge of his or her duty or has committed abuse of
authority.

RULE X. AMENDMENTS TO RULES

SEC. 1. These internal rules of procedure may be amended at any regular session by a
2/3 vote of all the SK Council members present.

RULE XI. KATIPUNAN NG KABATAAN ASSEMBLY

SEC. 1. - Schedule of Katipunan ng Kabataan (KK) Assembly. The KK Assembly shall

be every on: __________ for the First Semester and ___________ for the Second
Semester;

SEC. 2 – Venue of KK Assembly– the KK Assembly shall be held at the

________________ or at the venue agreed upon or provided in the notice.

SEC. 3 – Agenda for the KK Assembly – The KK Assembly shall have the following
agenda:
(a) Identification of priority projects for the formulation of the CBYDP
(b) Formulation of Action Plan accompanied with budget
(c) Update and validate Katipunan ng Kabataan Membership; and
(d) Discuss issued and concerns raised by the Katipunan ng Kabataan.

RULE XII. GRANT OF HONORARIA

SEC. 1. In the performance of their duties enumerated under Sections 8, 14, and 15 of
RA No. 10742 and RA 11768, the SK Officials shall each receive a monthly honorarium,
chargeable against the SK funds, in addition to any other compensation provided by RA
No. 11768, and shall be granted at the end of the month.

Other compensation not authorized by the Act, such as Mid-Year Bonus, Year-End
Bonus, Clothing/Uniform Allowance, and other unauthorized benefits/allowances, shall
not be granted to the SK Officials.

SEC. 2. The SK chairperson automatically serves as an ex officio member of the

Sangguniang Barangay pursuant to Section 430 of RA No. 7160. He or she enjoys the
same privileges as the regular Sangguniang Barangay members and he or she shall be
entitled to a pro-rata honoraria for every session of the Sangguniang Barangay he or
she has attended.

As such, the SK chairperson shall no longer be entitled to receive any honorarium

charged against the regular SK funds, except those funded by higher-level LGUs.

SEC. 3. The amount of the monthly honorarium of the SK Officials shall be subject to
their attendance at SK meetings, deliberations, and official activities of the SK.
SEC. 4. The monthly honorarium shall be pro-rated based on the actual work and/or
attendance vis-a-vis the work and/or meeting schedule or performance standards as
may be prescribed under the following:

(a) Half of the monthly honorarium shall depend on the actual attendance of the SK
Official on regular meetings.
(b) The other half shall depend on the actual attendance on special meetings, on
activities as contained in the LYDP, ABYIP, those required by law, regulations,
issuances of concerned government agencies and other activities as agreed
upon by the council.
(c) The secretary shall record the attendance of all concerned officials in the above-
mentioned activities and shall provide the same as an attachment which will
serve as basis for the computation of honoraria of each member.

SEC. 5. The monthly honorarium to be received by SK Officials shall not exceed the
rate equivalent to Salary Grade (SG) 9, Step 1 in the salary schedule implemented by
the city or municipality where the barangay belongs.

In no case shall the monthly honorarium exceed the actual monthly compensation
received by the SK chairperson.

SEC. 6. The monthly honorarium of the SK Officials shall be monitored by the Budget
Monitoring Officer in a separate budget registry for Personal Services (PS) and
recorded in the appropriate registers being maintained by the SK Treasurer. The
amount to be allocated for PS shall not be more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the
SK funds.

For this purpose, SK funds shall refer to the: (i) ten percent (10%) of the general fund of
the mother barangay that is set aside for the SK for the budget year; and (ii) other funds
accruing to the general fund of the SK, such as the proceeds from their fund-raising
activities pursuant to Section 8 (e) of RA No. 10742, as amended by Section 1 of RA
No. 11768, provided that such proceeds are not mandated to be used for specific
program(s), project(s), or purpose(s).

SEC. 7. If the prescribed rate of the SG cannot be fully provided, the proportionate and
uniform monthly honorarium shall be determined and approved by the SK through a
resolution.

SEC. 8. The total honorarium to be included in the SK Annual Budget shall cover SK
Officials, whether the SK position is filled or vacant.

SEC. 9. The grant of honorarium to SK Officials shall be included in the

Comprehensive Barangay Youth Development Plan and Annual Barangay Youth
Investment Program of the SK, and shall be subject to the SK planning and budgeting
process pursuant to Department of Budget and Management (DBM)-Department of the
Interior and Local Government (DILG)-National Youth Commission (NYC) Joint
Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2019 dated January 23, 2019 and DILG Memorandum
Circular No. 2019-151 dated September 10, 2019.

SEC. 10. The council shall ensure that funding priorities in the determination of the
amount of honorarium will be given to the entitled SK Officials. It must be understood
that the council shall prioritize in the allocation of funds the delivery and implementation
of local youth development and empowerment programs, projects, and activities (PPAs)
pursuant to Section 20 (c) of RA No. 10742, as amended by Section 6 of RA No. 11768.
SEC. 11. The grant of honorarium to entitled SK Officials charged against the SK funds
shall be subject to pertinent budgeting, accounting and auditing laws, rules, and
regulations.

RULE XIII. SUCCESSION AND FILLING UP OF VACANCIES

SEC 1. In case a Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson refuses to assume office, fails to

qualify, voluntarily resigns, dies, is permanently incapacitated, is removed from office,
the Sangguniang Kabataan member who obtained the highest number of votes in the
election immediately preceding shall assume the office of the chairperson, for the
unexpired portion of his or her term. In case said member refuses to assume the
position or fails to qualify, the Sangguniang Kabataan member obtaining the next
highest number of votes shall assume the position of the chairperson for the unexpired
portion of their term: Provided, That, if the reason for the vacancy does not fall under
the conditions stated above, the mayor of the concerned barangay shall appoint an
officer-in-charge (OIC) from a list of at least three (3) nominees as submitted by the
Sangguniang Kabataan members: Provided, further, That the appointed OIC must meet
the qualifications set under Section 10 of RA 11768.
RULE XIV. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

SEC. 1. Repealing Clause. All previous Internal Rules of Procedure passed by the
previous SK are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 2. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of this
IRR shall be held to be unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which
are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SEC. 3. Effectivity Clause. - This Internal Rules of Procedure shall take effect after its
approval by the majority members of the SK Council.

ADOPTED. November 26, 2023.

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I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the foregoing Resolution which was duly
adopted by the Sangguniang Kabataan during its inaugural session held on November
26, 2023.

Prepared by:

_______________________
Temporary SK Secretary

ATTESTED AND CERTIFIED

TO BE DULY ADOPTED:

______________________________
SK Chairperson

_____________________ _____________________
SK Kagawad SK Kagawad
_____________________ _____________________
SK Kagawad SK Kagawad

_____________________ _____________________
SK Kagawad SK Kagawad

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SK Kagawad