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POWERS, DUTIES
and FUNCTIONS of
the
SANGGUNIANG
BARANGAY
JOSEPHINE M. ESCOBAR-DAMALERIO, MLGOO
 SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY
• COMPOSITION
The sangguniang barangay is composed of the
Punong Barangay, seven (7) Barangay Kagawad
regular members who are elected at large and the
Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson as ex-officio
member (Sec. 390, LGC).
 POWERS, DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE
SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY (Sec. 391, LGC)
 Enact the ordinances needed to:
 carry out the sanggunian’s responsibilities (Section 391)
 promote the general welfare of the people (Section 16)
 impose and collect taxes/revenues (Section 132), and
 approve the barangay’s annual and supplemental budgets (Section
331)
Provide for the construction and maintenance of
barangay facilities and other public works projects
Submit suggestions/recommendations to the
sangguniang panlungsod/ bayan in order to
improve the welfare of the residents and of the
barangay as a whole
 Assist in the development and promotion of
cooperative enterprises that will improve the
economic condition and well-being of the residents
Regulate the use of barangay facilities and charge
reasonable fees for their use (Section 17, LGC)
Solicit or accept monies, materials and voluntary labor for
specific public works and cooperative enterprises of the
barangay
Seek and accept the cooperation of national, provincial,
city or municipal agencies in implementing public works
and cooperative enterprises
Provide compensation, reasonable allowances or per diems as well
as travel expenses for sangguniang barangay members and other
barangay officials, within the budgetary limitations prescribed by RA
7160
Hold fund raising activities for barangay projects without the need
to secure permits from any national or local office or agency Guide
for Punong Barangay and Sangguniang Barangay Officials 2017
Local Government Academy
Authorize the barangay treasurer to make direct purchases in an
amount not exceeding One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00), at any one
time, for the ordinary and essential administrative needs of the
barangay
Authorize the punong barangay to enter into contracts in
behalf of the Barangay
Prescribe fines in amounts not exceeding One Thousand
Pesos (P1,000.00) for violation of barangay ordinances
Provide for the administrative needs of the lupong
tagapamayapa and the pangkat ng tagapagkasundo
 Provide for the organization of community brigades,
barangay tanod, or community service units as may be
necessary
Organize regular lectures, programs, or forums on community
problems, such as sanitation, nutrition, literacy, and drug abuse.
Convene assemblies to encourage citizen participation in
government
Adopt measures to prevent and control the proliferation of
informal settlers and mendicants in the barangay
Promote and support activities for the protection and total
development of children, particularly those below seven (7) years
of age
Adopt measures towards the prevention and eradication of drug
abuse, child abuse, and juvenile delinquency
Initiate the establishment of a barangay high school,
whenever feasible
Provide for the establishment of a non-formal education
center in the barangay, whenever feasible, in coordination
with the Department of Education (DepEd)
Provide for the delivery of basic services mentioned in
Section 17
Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties
and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance
[Article 101, IRR of RA 7160]
Create additional barangay positions/offices if the need
arises for the efficient and effective operation of the
barangay per Section 387, LGC.