Purpose and Participation
- Aims to broaden citizen participation in the democratic process.
- Provides opportunities for citizens to express views on important national and local issues.
Meetings and Call to Assembly
- Assemblies convened upon the call of the barrio captain, district or ward leader.
- Can also be called upon request by at least one-tenth of the registered members.
Quorum and Decision-Making
- At least one-fifth of registered members must be present to constitute a quorum for conducting official business.
Recording of Proceedings
- Proceedings are documented by the barrio, district, or ward secretary.
- In absence of the secretary, any member designated by the barrio captain or district/ward leader may act as secretary.
Legal Effectivity
- The decree took effect immediately upon signing on December 31, 1972.
- Issued under the authority of the President as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and by constitutional powers.
Key Legal Concepts
- Citizen Assemblies institutionalize grassroots democratic participation.
- Legal recognition of residents’ rights to participate in local governance.
- Defined procedural rules for meetings and proceedings ensure transparency and accountability.