Question & AnswerQ&A (ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 337)
It amends Article 77(2) of the Rules and Regulations Implementing the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160) specifically on the compensation of ex officio members in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Sangguniang Bayan, and Sangguniang Panlungsod.
The ex officio members are the representatives of the Sangguniang Kabataan and the Liga ng mga Barangay in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Sangguniang Bayan, and Sangguniang Panlungsod.
They receive the full amount of their authorized salaries and emoluments from the provincial government where they sit as ex officio members.
The province must appropriate in full the necessary amount equivalent to the salary and emoluments actually due their regular elective counterparts in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.
The president receives his authorized salary and emoluments from the component city or municipality he represents, while the province appropriates only additional allowances, so that his total compensation equals that of his elective counterpart in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.
No, only paragraph 2 of Article 77 is amended; other provisions remain in full force and effect.
It was issued pursuant to the powers vested in the President by law, specifically amending the implementing rules of RA 7160.
Recent developments caused financial problems and confusion in local government units concerning the payment of salaries, compensation, and benefits of youth and barangay representatives as ex officio members.
All inconsistent provisions or parts thereof are amended, modified, or repealed accordingly.
It took effect immediately upon its issuance on May 22, 1997.