RA 11768 Strengthening Sangguniang Kabataan

Must be a Filipino citizen, qualified voter of the Katipunan ng Kabataan, resident of the barangay for at least one year prior to elections.
Aged 18 to 24 years old on election day; treasurer and secretary can be up to 30 years old.
Must be literate in Filipino, English, or local dialect.
Cannot be related up to second degree to any incumbent local elected official where they seek position.
Must have no final conviction involving moral turpitude.
Treasurer must have a background in business-related fields and complete mandatory TESDA bookkeeping training.

Acts as a bonded officer responsible for handling SK funds, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Exempt from components of NSTP.
Excused from attending classes to participate in SK meetings, with required certifications of attendance.
Covered by PhilHealth during incumbency.
Receive monthly honorarium from SK funds not exceeding the chairperson’s compensation, with a maximum of 25% of SK funds allocated to personnel services.
Additional local honorariums and benefits may be provided.
Eligible for civil service eligibility credits based on years of service.

If the chairperson position becomes vacant due to various reasons, the SK member with the highest votes assumes office.
If succession conditions are not met, the barangay mayor appoints an officer-in-charge from a qualified list.

SK funds constitute 10% of the barangay’s general funds and are dedicated for youth development.
Funds are to be deposited securely and must comply with applicable rules on budgeting and auditing.
Prioritized spending includes education assistance, sports and health programs, skills training, youth enterprise projects, environmental initiatives, leadership capacity-building, and addressing vulnerabilities.
Up to 15% of funds can be allocated for mandatory SK training.

Jointly draft and ensure implementation of Local Youth Development Plan (LYDP).
Convene quarterly meetings with the Local Youth Development Council (LYDC) for alignment and coordination.
Elect representatives to the Youth in Nation-Building Act Advisory Council.

SK Federation presidents serve as ex officio members in Sangguniang Bayan, Panlungsod, and Panlalawigan.
Chair the Committee on Youth and Sports Development and join related committees.
Members of various local councils including education, health, peace and order.
Convene LYDC quarterly to engage youth organizations.

Federation presidents elect representatives to serve as ex officio members consistent with the Youth in Nation-Building Act.

Mandatory establishment of a youth development office in every province, city, and municipality headed by an officer with a rank of at least division chief.
Office may be under various local government units and can be a separate department where possible.
Appointment of youth development officer within one year after effectivity of the Act.

Local government units to appropriate at least 1% of annual budget for Youth Development Office and related operations.

Designed and implemented jointly by relevant government agencies with input from youth stakeholders.
Cover Filipino cultural history, political systems, ethics, youth role in nation-building, leadership skills, project development, financial management, and accountability.
Coordination with DepEd, CHED, and TESDA for relevant courses enhancing education and skills for SK officials.

Funding sourced from SK funds or local government budgets.
Relevant government agencies to promulgate implementing rules and regulations within 60 days.

Separability clause ensuring unaffected provisions remain valid if part of the Act is invalidated.
Repealing clause rescinding laws or regulations inconsistent with the Act.
Effectivity clause providing the law becomes effective 15 days after publication in official or widely circulated media.