Organization of Katipu ng mga Sanggunian

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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 877: Organization of Katipu ng mga Sanggunian

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Organization of Katipu ng mga Sanggunian

Law: Presidential Decree No. 877

Decision Date: Jan 21, 1976

Presidential Decree No. 877 establishes the Sangguniang Bayan and the Katipunan ng mga Sanggunian to promote grassroots participation in government affairs in the Philippines, with members tasked to address local and national problems through collective deliberations and decisions. The decree also outlines the organization's structure, including the annual conference, executive committee, and term of office for members.

Law Summary

Annual Conference

Mandates the Katipunan ng mga Sanggunian to meet in conference at least once a year.
Conference dates are set by its executive committee or at the call of the President.

Officers of the Katipunan ng mga Sanggunian

The Katipunan ng mga Sanggunian shall elect a temporary chairman and other necessary officers at the start of each conference.
The chairman serves as the presiding officer during the conference and is an ex-officio member of the executive committee.
Officers’ terms are limited to the duration of the conference.

Executive Committee

An executive committee is elected from among the Katipunan’s members.
The committee acts on behalf of the Katipunan ng mga Sanggunian when it is not in session.

Secretariat

The organization shall have a permanent secretariat.
Staff support is provided by the Department of Local Government and Community Development.

Powers of the Sangguniang Bayan

Retain their legislative powers subject to existing laws and presidential decrees.
Exception applies to those in Metro Manila pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 824, Section 9.

Term of Office of Members

Current members’ terms are interim and temporary.
Members hold office until the President rescinds their appointment or annuls their election based on grounds provided.
The President may also call for new elections supervised by the Commission on Elections.
Terms of those elected will be specified by a future presidential decree.

Repealing Clause

Repeals or amends laws, executive orders, or regulations inconsistent with this decree.

Effectivity

The decree takes effect immediately upon approval.

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