Coverage
- Includes all members of local regulatory/quasi-judicial bodies in provinces, cities, municipalities, and similar bodies created by law or Presidential authority.
- Specifically includes People's Law Enforcement Boards (PLEBs), Mining Regulatory Boards (MRBs).
- Covers volunteer frontline workers in barangays such as Barangay Nutrition Scholars, Barangay Health Workers, and Day Care Workers.
- Excludes regular employees; only volunteers rendering non-regular service are considered.
Compensation for Local Regulatory and Quasi-Judicial Boards
- Members compensated via per diem not exceeding ₱1,000 per meeting/session, capped at ₱4,000 monthly.
- Conditions for compensation:
- Law creating the body must not bar compensation.
- Must observe budget limitations under Section 325 of RA 7160 (Local Government Code).
- If law provides a specific rate, that rate prevails.
- Administrative support staff may receive honoraria up to ₱200 per session, capped at ₱800 monthly, subject to the same budget rules.
Compensation for Barangay Volunteer Frontline Workers
- Honoraria based on Local Budget Circular No. 63 (October 22, 1996).
- Limits:
- Day Care Workers: Not to exceed minimum salary grade (SG) of the host city/municipality.
- Barangay Health Aides/Workers (including Nutrition Scholars): Not to exceed minimum of SG-4 of the host city/municipality.
- Conditions for honoraria grant:
- Volunteer must be actively performing assigned barangay functions.
- Volunteer must have completed necessary trainings recognized by competent authorities.
- Honoraria charged to barangay funds but does not prevent higher LGUs from funding.
- Honoraria must not exceed amounts received by Punong Barangay, Sangguniang Barangay Members, Barangay Secretary, and Treasurer; adjustments may be made to maintain pay hierarchy.
- Subject to availability of funds and personal services budget limits per RA 7160.
Responsibility of Local Chief Executive and Punong Barangay
- They are personally liable for any compensation payments made outside Circular provisions.
- Officials/employees must refund excess compensation if any.
Repealing Clause
- All inconsistent rules and regulations are modified to conform with this Circular.
Effectivity
- Circular takes effect immediately upon issuance on January 10, 2001.
Signing Authority
- Signed by Benjamin E. Diokno, Secretary, Department of Budget and Management.