QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 777)
It aimed to reorganize the Ministry by renaming it as the Ministry of Local Government, specializing it in local government development and supervision to avoid duplication with other ministries, and transferring the community development function to the Ministry of Human Settlements.
The State shall guarantee and promote the autonomy of local government units, especially the barangay, to ensure their fullest development as self-reliant communities.
The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development was renamed as the Ministry of Local Government.
The community development function of the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, and the appropriate records of the Bureau of Community Development, were transferred to the Ministry of Human Settlements.
It was renamed as the Bureau of Local Government Development, while its applicable appropriations, equipment, property, and staff personnel remained with the Ministry of Local Government.
Yes. All field officers and personnel in the regional, provincial, city, municipal, and barangay levels were retained by the Ministry of Local Government, but their position designations and job descriptions had to be realigned or revised according to new program thrusts.
The authority is vested in the Minister of Local Government, assisted by Deputy Ministers as the President may appoint.
No Deputy Minister shall be assigned primarily administrative matters; their delineation must cover substantive functions and operations of the Ministry.
It includes the immediate Office of the Minister including existing regular and special units, and the Planning Service, Financial Management Service, Administrative Service, and Legal Service.
They shall be organized in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 1 (Integrated Reorganization Plan), as amended.
The Bureau of Local Government Development and the Bureau of Local Government Supervision. The Ministry exercises supervision and control over these bureaus.
It performs development and regulatory functions: develops capability of local government officials, strengthens local government capability under autonomy, assists the President in general supervision, assists in administering Katarungang Pambarangay, and administers training/research/technical/financial assistance and local government participation.
It formulates programs and researches to develop LG officials’ capability; provides technical assistance to enhance LG administrative and fiscal capability; formulates and administers training programs; assists LGs in planning/implementation/evaluation; initiates studies and models/standards for policies; formulates and evaluates policies/strategies for technical assistance; provides consultation and manuals/primers; establishes incentive funds and provides assistance; prescribes procedures for grant-in-aid and self-help projects; and performs other functions provided by law.
It advises and assists the Minister regarding the President’s general supervision over local governments (laws/policies and personnel, review of plans and use of local development funds, financial assistance and budgetary aid, distribution of funds/obligations, expropriation and acquisition of lands, ad interim nominations/appointments and related matters); formulates guidelines to implement laws on local government and funds; exercises technical supervision of LG program activities at all levels; and performs other functions provided by law or assigned by the Minister.
It provides that all agencies and offices under administrative supervision/attached to and assisted by the Ministry remain under the Ministry, listing specific offices and agencies.
It was converted into the Operations Monitoring and Support Office, tasked to provide linkage between Ministry staff and line offices in planning and implementation of programs/projects/activities.
The Minister may issue orders, rules, and regulations necessary to implement the EO, but approval of the Office of Budget and Management is required for the new staffing pattern (including salary rates), organizational structure at divisional and lower levels, and realignment of existing appropriations.
Those not appointed to appropriate positions in the Ministry are deemed laid off.
The repealing clause cancels or modifies laws and regulations inconsistent with EO 777. The separability clause states that if a portion is declared unconstitutional, it will not nullify the entire EO if the remaining provisions can still stand and be given effect.