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Title Source: Supreme Court: Amends Local Gov Code re SP Membership

Law: Republic Act No. 8553

Decision Date: Feb 25, 1998

Republic Act No. 8553 amends the Local Government Code of 1991, specifying the election process and number of regular members for the sangguniang panlalawigan, sangguniang panlungsod, and sangguniang bayan, as well as the inclusion of ex officio members from various leagues and the option for an additional regular member upon petition.

Law Summary

Election of Sangguniang Barangay Members and Ex Officio Members

Sangguniang barangay members are elected at large.
Presidents of leagues of sanggunian members of component cities and municipalities serve as ex officio members of the sangguniang panlalawigan.
Presidents of the Liga ng mga Barangay and the Pederasyon ng mga Sanggunian ng Kabataan serve as ex officio members of the sangguniang panlalawigan, sangguniang panlungsod, and sangguniang bayan.

Election Timing for Additional Members

Upon petition of the provincial board, elections for any additional regular members to the sangguniang panlalawigan shall be held not earlier than six months after the May 11, 1998 national and local elections.

Implementation and Regulatory Authority

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is mandated to issue rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Repeal and Modification of Conflicting Laws

All laws, decrees, executive orders, or administrative regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.

Effectivity and Publication

The Act takes effect upon publication in at least two newspapers of national circulation.

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