Law Summary
Creation and Composition of Barangay Peace and Order Committee
- Every Barangay is mandated to organize a Peace and Order Committee as the operational arm of the City or Municipal Peace and Order Council.
- Composition includes the Punong Barangay (Chairman), SK Chairman, Lupon Tagapamayapa member, Barangay Tanod, a public school teacher, interfaith group representative, senior citizen, members of local anti-crime or neighborhood watch groups/NGO representative, and a PNP officer.
- The Punong Barangay may appoint additional sectoral representatives based on local needs.
- Funding for committee operations must be allocated from available local government funds.
Functions and Responsibilities of Barangay Peace and Order Committee
- Monitor and coordinate peace and order programs within the barangay.
- Serve as a mechanism for gathering information on peace and order.
- Watch and counteract criminal activities locally.
- Refer individuals exhibiting strong deviant behavior to appropriate authorities.
- Maintain ongoing communication and coordination with higher Peace and Order Councils and law enforcement.
- Develop plans and recommend measures to enhance community safety and order.
- Supervise all community-based anti-crime movements operating in the barangay.
- Provide periodic assessments and reports of the peace and order situation to higher councils with recommendations.
- Perform additional functions assigned by higher Peace and Order Councils.
Amendment on Implementing Rules and Regulations
- The National Peace and Order Council is responsible for issuing the implementing rules and regulations to effectuate the order.
- The POC Chairman, with the President's direction, may expand council membership and issue further directives to ensure effective implementation.
Effective Date
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance on September 5, 1996.