Title
Reorganization of Local Development Councils
Law
Executive Order No. 319
Decision Date
Mar 4, 1988
Executive Order No. 319 reorganizes and strengthens Local Development Councils in the Philippines, aiming to enhance coordination between government officials and NGOs to accelerate regional and local economic and social development.
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Composition of Local Development Councils

  • Barangay Development Council headed by the Barangay Captain, composed of:
    • Sangguniang Barangay
    • Department of Local Government officer assigned to the municipality
    • Government agency representatives in the barangay
    • Private sector and NGO representatives
  • City and Municipal Development Councils headed by the Mayor, composed of:
    • Barangay Captains
    • Chairman of the Appropriations Committee of the Sangguniang Panglungsod/Bayan
    • Heads of city/municipal departments and agencies (one per department/agency)
    • Private sector and NGO representatives (up to one-fourth of members, confirmed by ex-officio members)

Executive Committee

  • Local development councils may establish an Executive Committee through council resolution.
  • The Executive Committee’s membership, functions, and responsibilities are defined by the council.

Sectoral or Functional Committees

  • Local development councils may organize sectoral or functional committees.
  • These committees will operate according to rules and regulations prescribed under Section 9.

Secretariat

  • Each council shall have a Secretariat responsible for technical support, documentation, and reporting.
  • Barangay Secretariat headed by Barangay Secretary, assisted by Department of Local Government officer.
  • Municipal, City, and Provincial Secretariats headed by their respective Planning and Development Coordinators.
  • Councils determine the secretariat’s membership.
  • Government agencies shall provide requested technical support; NGOs and educational institutions may also provide assistance.

Functions of Local Development Councils

  • Provincial, City, and Municipal Councils:
    • Formulate socio-economic development plans (long-term, medium-term, annual).
    • Develop public investment programs.
    • Appraise and prioritize development programs and projects.
    • Formulate local investment incentives to attract private investment.
    • Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate programs and projects.
    • Perform other law or authority-provided functions.
  • Barangay Councils:
    • Mobilize citizen participation.
    • Identify local development programs and projects.
    • Monitor and evaluate program and project implementation.
    • Perform other functions as provided by law or authority.

Relation to Local Legislative Bodies and Regional Development Council

  • Sangguniang Barangay approves Barangay Development Council proposals before submission to City/Municipal Council.
  • Sangguniang Panglungsod and Sangguniang Bayan approve City/Municipal Council proposals before submission to Provincial Council.
  • Sangguniang Panlalawigan approves Provincial Council proposals before submission to Regional Development Council.
  • Regional Development Council integrates approved policies and projects into Regional Development Plan before submission to NEDA Board.

Budget Information

  • Department of Budget and Management provides financial resource information to the councils to guide planning.

Planning and Budgeting Measures

  • Development Budget Coordination Committee of NEDA Board and Department of Local Governments modifies budget preparation processes.
  • Guidelines to enhance councils’ autonomy in programming projects consistent with local and national priorities.

Implementing Authority

  • NEDA Board, in coordination with the Department of Local Governments and local government leagues, authorized to promulgate implementing rules and regulations.

Repealing Clause

  • All inconsistent orders, rules, regulations, or parts thereof are repealed or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

  • The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.

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