1st Regular Session - Approved

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Republic of the Philippines

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Province of Batangas
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MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JOSE
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MINUTES OF THE 1ST REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF
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SAN JOSE, BATANGAS HELD AT THE MUNICIPAL SESSION HALL ON JULY 4, 2016
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Hon. Entiquio M. Briones
- Municipal Vice-Mayor and SB Presiding Officer,
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Hon. Ronald I. Apritado
- Sangguniang Bayan Member,
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Hon. Ruel F. Ilao
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Hon. Renji A. Arcilla
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Hon. Marife E. Bathan
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Hon. Armida A. De Roxas
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Hon. Herminigildo P. Maquinto
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Hon. Godfrey A. Umali
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Hon. Arnold D. Aguila
- Sangguniang Bayan Member
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Hon. Celso G. Mandocdoc
- Ex-Officio Member, LMB President
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The 1st Regular Session of the Sangguniang Bayan started with a call to order from the Presiding
22Officer at 9:30 AM with the roll call thereafter. Hon. Celso G. Mandocdoc called in sick. There was still a
23quorum. The prayer was led by Hon. Marife E. Bathan. The Minutes of the Inaugural Session was first
24considered and was approved on motion of Hon. Ruel F. Ilao and seconded by Hon. Marife E. Bathan.
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The Internal Rules of Procedures of the Sangguniang Bayan was next considered and prominent on the
27inclusion to the former internal rules are:
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1. Roll Call::
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a. First Roll Call at 9:00 AM;
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b. Second Roll Call at 9:15 AM;
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c. Third Roll Call at 9:30 AM;
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d. After 9:30 AM, adjournment of session and any extension will be decided by 2/3 of the
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Members of the Sangguniang Bayan.
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2. Inclusion of Random Drug Testing for Members of the Sangguniang Bayan as per CSC Drug
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Testing Regulation;
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3. Committee Chairmanships and Memberships including representation of the SB in Special
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Bodies.
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The whole IRP was presented as:
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RESOLUTION NO. 0012016
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A RESOLUTION MANDATING THE INTERNAL RULES OF PROCEDURE AND
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COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF SAN JOSE, BATANGAS
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WHEREAS, in the conduct of its legislative affairs, the Sangguniang Bayan has to be governed by rules
48which are deemed appropriate and responsive to streamline procedures;
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WHEREAS, the Sangguniang Bayan of San Jose, Batangas, though governed by existing rules, can
51adopt its own procedures in the manner determined to be most convenient to Members;
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SO THEREFORE, on motion of Hon. Ronald I. Apritado and seconded by Hon. Herminigildo P. Maquinto
54with the general consensus of all Members present of the Sangguniang Bayan of San Jose, Batangas, the
55following is adopted as:
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RULE I COMPOSITION
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58Section 1.1 The Sangguniang Bayan, the legislative body of this Municipality, shall be composed of the
59Municipal Vice-Mayor as the Presiding Officer, the regular Sangguniang Bayan Members, and the President
60of the Municipal Chapter of the Liga ng Mga Barangay as Ex-Officio Member.
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RULE II POWERS, DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE SANGGUNIAN
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64Section 2.1 The powers, duties and functions of this Sanggunian shall be as provided for under Rule XVII of
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RULE III DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
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68Section 3.1 Every member of this Sangguniang Bayan shall make a full disclosure of his financial and
69business interests as required under Art. 104, Rule XVII of the Rules and Regulations implementing the
70Local Government Code of 1991.
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72Section 3.2 Every Member shall attend all the sessions of this Sanggunian unless he is prevented from
73doing so by reason of sickness or other unavoidable circumstances provided that, as a general rule,
74previous notice thereto shall be sent to the Sanggunian thru the Presiding Officer or the Secretary.
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Notice of absence shall be given a day prior to the session, however, when the day prior falls on a
77holiday, notice shall be given the day before the holiday. In cases, however, of emergencies, notice may be
78given at least an hour before the session through available mediums. Two (2) aggregate absences within
79the month will be considered as fifteen (15) days of absences, chargeable either from vacation leave or sick
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82Section 3.3 As a general rule, every Member is required to vote on every question or proposed measure
83being voted upon by the Sanggunian. Abstentions may only be allowed if it can be shown that the member
84concerned has a pecuniary interest, either directly or indirectly on the matter being acted upon by the body.
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86Section 3.4 Every Member shall observe proper deportment and decorum during sessions.
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RULE IV PRESIDING OFFICER
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89Section 4.1 The Vice-Mayor shall be the Presiding Officer of this Sanggunian and as such, shall have the
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4.1.1.To preside over the sessions of the Sanggunian.
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4.1.2.To exact from all the Members present during the sessions proper deportment and decorum.
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4.1.3.To enforce the Internal Rules of Procedure of the Sanggunian.
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4.1.4.To maintain order during sessions and render a ruling on questions of order, subject to appeal
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by the Member concerned to the body for final decision.
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4.1.5.To sign all the legislative documents, papers, or checks requiring his signature.
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4.1.6.To declare a recess during sessions anytime he deems it necessary provided that the duration
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of the recess is less than fifteen (15) minutes.
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4.1.7.To declare the session adjourned to some other date, time and place and cases of extreme
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emergencies, serious and uncontrollable disorder, public disturbances and other unavoidable
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circumstances.
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4.1.8.To make brief remarks, comments or clarificatory questions on any measure pending
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deliberation by the Body provided that he shall not express himself either for or against the said
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measure or question.
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4.1.9.To vote but only to break a tie. Hence, he cannot vote in order to create a tie. His right to vote to
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break a tie is mandatory.
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4.1.10. To relinquish the Chair to the Presiding Officer Pro-Tempore, or, in the latters absence, to
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any Member of the Sanggunian who shall act as Temporary Presiding Officer but only if he is
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going out of the Session Hall for whatever reasons. He cannot relinquish the Chair in order to
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participate in the deliberation of the Body and thus, there is no reason for him to relinquish the
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Chair but remain idly on the floor.
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RULE V PRESIDING OFFICER PRO-TEMPORE AND TEMPORARY PRESIDING OFFICER
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121Section 5.1 There shall be a Temporary Presiding Officer to be elected from among the Members of the
122Sanggunian who, without losing his status as a regular Member including his rights and prerogatives, shall
123temporarily exercise all the powers, duties and functions of the Presiding Officer whenever the latter is
124absent during the sessions of the Sanggunian.
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126Section 5.2 In the event of the inability of the Regular Presiding Officer and the Presiding Officer Pro127Tempore to preside over a Sanggunian session, the Members present thereby constituting a quorum shall
128elect from themselves a Temporary Presiding Officer.
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130Section 5.3 The Presiding Officer Pro-Tempore or the Temporary Presiding Officer, as the case may be,
131shall certify within ten (10) days from the passage of ordinances enacted or resolutions adopted by the
132Sanggunian in the session over which he temporarily presided.
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134Section 5.4 While presiding, the Presiding Officer Pro-Tempore or the Temporary Presiding Officer, as the
135case may be, shall have no right to vote even if there is a tie.
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137Section 5.5 The Presiding Officer Pro-Tempore or the Temporary Presiding Officer may, on his own
138discretion, relinquish the Chair temporarily to any member of the Sanggunian if he would like to go down the
139floor and participate in the deliberation in his capacity as a regular Member.
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141Section 5.6 The Presiding Officer Pro-Tempore of the Sanggunian of San Jose, Batangas is Hon. Ronald I.
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RULE VI REGULAR AND SPECIAL SESSIONS
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146Section 6.1 The regular session of this Sanggunian shall be once a week to be held at the Sanggunian
147Session Hall every Monday starting at 9:00 AM. Schedule of Roll Calls are as follows:
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First Roll Call at 9:00 AM;
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Second Roll Call at 9:15 AM;
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Third Roll Call at 9:30 AM;
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After 9:30 AM, adjournment of session and any extension will be decided by 2/3 of the Members of
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the Sangguniang Bayan.
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If a holiday falls on a scheduled session date, the next working day will be utilized for the scheduled
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157Section 6.2 Special Sessions may be called by the Mayor or by a majority (5 or more) of the Members of
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162Section 6.3 A written notice shall be served personally by the Sangguniang Bayan Secretary or his duly
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a. To the Sangguniang Bayan Members by handling a copy thereof.
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b. By leaving a copy of the said notice at the Sangguniang Bayan Members residence with some
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person suitable age and discretion then residing therein.
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c. By leaving a person in charge thereof, at least twenty four (24) hours before the scheduled
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special session stating the date, time and purpose of the Special Session.
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170Section 6.4 Unless otherwise agreed upon by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Members present, there being a
171quorum, no other matter may be considered at a Special Session except those stated in the notice.
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173Section 6.5 All session shall be open to the public unless a closed door session is ordered by an affirmative
174vote of majority of the Members present, there being a quorum, in the public interest or reasons of security,
175decency, or morality.
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177Section 6.6 No two (2) sessions, whether Regular or Special, may be held in a single day.
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179Section 6.7 Adjourned Session. An adjourned session may be held:
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6.7.1.By a majority vote of the Members present in any Regular or Special Session, where there is no
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quorum wherein they may decide to adjourn from time to time, or day to day, and compel the
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attendance of the absent Members in order to obtain the necessary quorum.
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6.7.2.By a majority vote of the Members present in any Regular or Special Session, there being a
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quorum, in order to finish very important business which needs immediate action.
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RULE VII QUORUM
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198Section 7.1 A majority of the Members of the Sanggunian who have been elected and qualified shall
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201Section 7.2 Other interpretation to the contrary notwithstanding, the term elected and qualified shall be
202construed to include not only the regular Member but also the Ex-Officio Members.
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204Section 7.3 In computing the presence of a quorum the term majority shall be based on the actual
205membership or incumbents in the Sanggunian which shall exclude the following:
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7.3.1.A Member who is abroad or on official leave of absence;
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7.3.2.A deceased Member;
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7.3.3.A Member who has resigned;
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7.3.4.A Member who has been suspended or expelled or removed by final judgement.
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212Section 7.4 In the absence of the quorum, the Presiding Officer may declare a recess of not more than thirty
213(30) minutes and wait for other Members to come; or a majority of the Members present may adjourn from
214time to time or day to day and may compel the immediate attendance of any Member absent without
215justifiable cause by designating a Member of the Sanggunian, to be assisted by a member or members of
216the police force, to arrest the absent Member and present him at the session hall.
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If there is still no quorum despite the enforcement of the above remedial measure, the Presiding Officer
219may, motu propio, or upon proper motion from the floor duly adopted by the Body, then declare the session
220adjourned for lack of quorum.
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222Section 7.5 Whenever a question on the lack of quorum is raised by any Member, the Presiding Officer shall
223immediately cause the reading of the roll of members and announce the result thereof and then declare
224whether there exist a quorum or not. A request or motion to determine the presence of a quorum is not
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RULE VIII ORDER OF BUSINESS
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229Section 8.1 The Order of Business of this Sanggunian shall be as follows:
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a) Call to Order
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b) Roll Call
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c) Invocation (optional)
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d) National Anthem (optional)
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e) Reading and Consideration of the Minutes of the Previous Session
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f) Privilege Hour
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g) Question Hour
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h) Calendar of Business
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1. Unfinished Business
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2. Business for the Day
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3. Unassigned Business
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i) Committee Report
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j) Announcements (if any)
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k) Adjournment
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246Section 8.2 The Calendar of Business shall be prepared by the Committee on Rules every Friday at 12:00
247PM and a copy thereof shall be furnished to every member of this Sanggunian not less than one (1) day
248before the date of the regular session. The Presiding Officer shall cause the Office of the Secretary to the
249Sanggunian to provide the necessary administrative support or secretarial services to the Committee on
250Rules and Privileges and other Standing or Special Committees.
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252Section 8.3 The Calendar of Business shall contain the following:
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8.3.1.Unfinished Business refers to proposals or measures that have been left unacted upon,
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postponed or left unfinished during the previous meeting or session. This also includes items of
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business left unfinished or unacted upon the end of the term of the previous administration.
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8.3.2.Business for the Day refers to a list of items that have been reported out by committees and
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are ready for deliberation on second reading as determined by the Committee on Rules. This
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also includes those items for the Bodys decision on third and final reading.
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8.3.3.Unassigned Business refers to pending matters or measures including new ones arising out
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during the deliberation but not yet assigned or referred to any committee for appropriate action.
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274Section 8.4 The Calendar of Business shall contain brief description of the item of business to be taken up
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8.4.1.The title of the proposed ordinance or resolution; name of the sponsor or author and the
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committee to which it was referred or the committee sponsoring it;
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8.4.2.In the case of petition, letters, endorsements and other communication, the source or the name
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of senders.
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306Section 8.5 In rendering committee reports, priority shall be given to regular committees (a.k.a. standing
307committees) to be followed by special (a.k.a. Ad-Hoc) committees.
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309Section 8.6 As a general rule, written committee reports shall be rendered by its chairman, unless he
310dissents with the majority decision. In his absence, the Vice-Chairman shall take his place. If neither of them
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311is present, any committee member concurring with the report and duly designated by the said committee
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314Section 8.7 If the reporting committee recommends a favorable action on the measure referred to it or if the
315reporting committee recommends the proposed measure for appropriate action by the Sanggunian, the
316Committee on Rules shall calendar it for second reading. If the reporting committees recommendation is
317unfavorable, the proposed measure shall be considered laid on the table. If the reporting committees
318recommendation is for the Sanggunian not to take any action and that recommendation has been adopted
319by the Body, the proposed measure remains shelved in the committee. If the reporting committees
320recommendation is for the Sanggunian to file the proposed measure away and that recommendation has
321been adopted, then it is filed-away which means in laymans language, that the proposal will be filed in the
322archive of the Sanggunian.
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324Section 8.8 As a general rule, no Member of a committee shall oppose or object to the report of this
325committee unless he submits his dissenting opinion to the majority decision in writing or orally in open
326session before the said committee renders its report. Otherwise, he shall be precluded to oppose it on the
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329Section 8.9 Deviations from the prescribed Order of Business may be done only under the following
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8.9.1.When the Sanggunian decided to suspend the rules thru an assumed motion by the Chair or
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thru a motion to suspend the rules by a Member. In any case, the decision to suspend the rules
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shall require a vote by general consent, a unanimous vote, or at least a two-thirds (2/3) vote of
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the Members present.
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8.9.2.When the measure to be acted upon by the Sanggunian is certified by the Local Chief
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Executive as urgent, which shall have priority over all other items of business, and shall be
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considered without need of suspending the rules or even if it is not included in the Calendar of
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Business.
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358Section 8.10 Any Member who desires to deliver a privilege speech shall do so only for a maximum of five
359(5) minutes. In no case, however, shall there be more than three (3) members to deliver a privilege speech
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RULE IX LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
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364Section 9.1 Rules in the enactment of the ordinances and adoption of resolutions. In the enactment of
365ordinances and adoption of resolutions including other matters requiring legislative actions, the following
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9.1.1.Legislative actions of a general and permanent character shall be enacted in the form of
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ordinances, while those which are of temporary character shall be passed in the form of
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resolutions. Matters relating to proprietary functions and to private concerns shall also be acted
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upon by resolution.
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9.1.2.Proposed ordinances and resolutions shall be in writing and shall contain an assigned number,
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a title or caption, an enacting or accompanied by a brief explanatory note containing the
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justification for its approval. It shall be signed by the author or authors and submitted to the
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Secretary to the Sanggunian who shall report the same to the Sanggunian at its next meeting.
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9.1.3.A resolution shall be enacted in the same manner prescribed for an ordinance, except that it
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need not go through a third reading for its final consideration unless decided otherwise by a
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majority of all the Sanggunian Members.
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9.1.4.No ordinance or resolution shall be considered on second reading in any regular meeting unless
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it has been reported out by the proper committee to which it was referred or certified as urgent
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by the Local Chief Executive.
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9.1.5.Any legislative matter duly certified by the Local Chief Executive as urgent whether or not it is
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included in the calendar of business may be presented and considered by the Body at the same
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meeting without need of suspending the rules.
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9.1.6.The Secretary to the Sanggunian shall prepare copies of the proposed ordinance or resolution
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in the form it was passed on second reading, and shall distribute to each Sanggunian Member a
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copy thereof except that a measure certified by the Local Chief Executive concerned as urgent
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may be submitted for final voting immediately after debate or amendment during the second
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reading.
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9.1.7.No ordinance or resolution passed by the Sanggunian in a Regular or Special Session duly
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called for the purpose shall be valid unless approved by a majority of the Members present
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there being a quorum.
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9.1.8.Upon the passage of all ordinances and resolutions directing the payment of money or creating
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a liability, and at the request of any Member of any resolution or motion, the Sanggunian shall
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record the ayes and the nayes. Each approved ordinance or resolution shall be stamped with
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the seal of the Sanggunian and recorded in a book kept for the purpose.
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412Section 9.2 Approval of Ordinance and Veto Power of the Local Chief Executive. The approval of
413ordinance by the Mayor, as the case may be, and the exercise of his veto power shall be governed by the
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9.2.1.Every ordinance enacted by the Sanggunian shall be presented to the Mayor for his approval. If
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he approves the same, he shall affix his signature on each and every page thereof, otherwise,
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he shall veto it and return the same with his objections to the Sanggunian, which may proceed
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to reconsider the same. The Sanggunian may override the said veto by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of
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all its Members thereby making the ordinance or resolution effective for all legal intents and
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purposes.
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9.2.2.The veto shall be communicated by the Mayor to the Sanggunian within ten (10) days
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otherwise, the ordinance shall be deemed approved as if he had signed it.
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9.2.3.The Mayor may veto an ordinance of the Sanggunian on the ground that it is ultra vires or
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prejudicial to the public welfare, stating his reason therefore in writing.
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9.2.4.The Mayor shall have the power to veto any particular item or items of an appropriation
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ordinance, an ordinance or resolution adopting a Local Development Plan and Public
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Investment Program or an ordinance directing the payment of money or creating liability. In such
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a case, the veto shall not affect the item or items which are not objected to. The vetoed item or
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items shall not take effect unless the Sanggunian overrides the veto in the manner as provided
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in this section, otherwise, the item or items in the appropriation ordinance of the previous year
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corresponding to those vetoed, if any shall be deemed re-enacted.
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9.2.5.The Mayor may veto an ordinance or resolution only once. The Sanggunian may override the
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said veto by two-thirds (2/3) vote of all its Members, thereby making the ordinance or resolution
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effective even without the approval of the Local Chief Executive.
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450Section 9.3 Three-Reading Principle. The so-called three-reading principle which is commonly adopted
451in legislative bodies shall also be followed by this Sanggunian. Hence, as a general rule, before an
452ordinance is finally enacted, it shall undergo the following stages:
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9.3.1.First Reading. At this stage, the Secretary shall read the number of the proposed draft
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ordinance (e.g. Draft Ordinance No. ___); its title; name of the author or authors or the name of
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the members introducing it. Thereafter, the Presiding Officer shall refer it to the appropriate
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committee or without instructions. At this stage, no debate shall be allowed.
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9.3.2.Second reading. At this stage, any proposed ordinance that has already been reported out by
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concerned committee and has been calendared by the Committee on Rules for second
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reading maybe sponsored by the reporting committee chairman, or his vice chairman, or any
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committee Member designated for that purpose. Since every Member of the Sanggunian is
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supposed to have been furnished a copy thereof, the proposed ordinance may no longer be
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read in full unless the sponsoring committee or the Sanggunian itself decided otherwise.
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After the usual sponsorship speech has been delivered, the proposed ordinance shall be
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subjected to the following:
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9.3.2.2. Period of Amendment
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9.3.2.3. Approval on second reading
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9.3.3.Third (Final Reading). At this stage the Secretary shall read the proposed draft ordinance by its
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number, title and the name of its sponsor or co-sponsor, if any. Immediate thereafter, the
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Presiding Officer shall put the proposed ordinance to a vote. The Presiding Officer shall then
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formally announce the result thereof and directs the Secretary to enter it in the record.
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516Section 9.4 Methods of Voting. Unless a different method is prescribed by the Sanggunian for a particular
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9.4.2.By raising of hand (a.k.a. show of hand)
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9.4.3.By rising
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9.4.4.By ballot; or
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9.4.5.By nominal voting (a.k.a. roll call vote)
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538Section 9.5 Putting the question to a Vote. The Presiding Officer shall rise whenever he is putting a
539question to a vote. In taking the vote, the Presiding Officer, shall take first the affirmative votes and then the
540negative votes. While still in standing position, the Presiding Officer shall announce the result thereof.
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RULE X VOTES AND VOTING
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544Section 10.1 Voting on the Question. Whenever the nominal voting (or roll call voting) is being applied, the
545Secretary shall call the roll of Members either in alphabetical order, by rank, or by representatives districts.
546As each name is called, the Member shall announce his vote by stating YES or NO as the case may be.
547As a general rule, a Member may explain his vote but not to exceed three (3) minutes. A second roll call may
548be requested by any Member from the Chair but this time only the names of those who failed to vote shall be
549called. This is to give another opportunity to those who failed to cast their vote to exercise their right and also
550to determine the number of Members who might have violated the rule on abstention. After this second roll
551call, no other request of the same kind shall be entertained by the Chair.
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553Section 10.2 Voting Restrictions. No Member can vote, or be allowed to vote, on any measure in which he
554or any of his relatives within the third degree of consanguinity or affinity, has a direct or personal pecuniary
555interest. This rule, however, does not apply in voting for elective positions in the Sanggunian where a
556Member, as a matter of right, can vote for himself.
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558Section 10.3 Change of Vote. A Member may change his vote but only when the result of the voting has not
559yet been announced by the Chair. Otherwise, he can only change his vote by a unanimous consent of the
560members present. Provided that this rule shall not be applied if voting is by ballot.
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562Section 10.4 Vote by Late-Comer. A Member who comes in twenty (20) minutes late after the roll call
563during the session but who happens to arrive while voting is in progress shall be allowed to vote, provided
564that the result of the voting has not yet been announced by the chair and after the late comer had been
565appraised of the issues by the Chair or a Member of the Sanggunian.
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567Section 10.5 Allowable Motion during Voting. Except for a motion pertaining to a question of quorum, no
568other motion shall be entertained by the Chair while voting is in progress.
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570Section 10.6 Breaking a Tie. In case of a tie, the Presiding Officer of this Sanggunian is mandated to cast
571his vote. He is, however, precluded under existing laws to cast his vote in order to create a tie.
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573Section 10.7 Majority Vote of All the Members. As provided for under RA 7160 in its Implementing Rules
574and Regulations a majority vote of all the members of the Sangguniang Bayan is required in the following
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10.7.1. Enactment of ordinances levying taxes, fees, or charges prescribing the rates thereof for
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general and specific purposes and granting tax exemptions, incentives or reliefs (Sec. 447, RA
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7160, par. 2-ii).
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10.7.2. Adoption of resolution authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and contract loans and other forms
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of indebtedness. (par. 2-iii, Ibid).
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10.7.3. Enactment of ordinance authorizing the floating of bonds or other instruments of
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indebtedness for the purpose of raising funds to finance development projects. (par. 2-iv, Ibid).
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10.7.4. Adoption of resolution authorizing the Mayor to lease to private parties such buildings held
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in a proprietary capacity subject to existing laws, rules and regulations. (par. 2-v, Ibid).
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10.7.5. Enactment of ordinance granting a franchise to any person, partnership, corporation or
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cooperative to establish, construct, operate and maintain markets or slaughterhouse, or such
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other similar activities within the Municipality as may be allowed by applicable law. Provided,
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that cooperatives shall be given preference in the grant of such a franchise.
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10.7.6. Adoption of resolution concurring with the appointments issued by the Mayor to Heads of
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Departments and Offices as required under RA 7160. (Sec. 443, RA 7160, par. d).
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610Section 10.8 Majority of the Members present (thereby constituting a Quorum). Except as provided in
611Rule VII hereof, all other legislative matters or measures shall require only a majority vote of the Members
612present therein having a quorum for its passage, adoption or enactment, as the case may be.
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614Section 10.9 Plurality Vote. A decision of the Sanggunian thru a plurality vote shall be valid only and
615enforceable if it is the result of an election of Officers of the Sanggunian or Members of committees. No
616legislative proposal or measure of whatever nature shall be passed, adopted or enacted by this Sanggunian
617thru a mere plurality vote.
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619Section 10.10 Percentage Vote. For purposes of this Section, a percentage vote shall be construed to
620mean as a proportion of a certain whole. Percentage vote shall be applied in the following:
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10.10.1. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of all the Members of this Sanggunian shall be required in overriding
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the veto of the LCE for any ordinances or resolution, thereby making the particular ordinance or
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resolution effective for all intents and purposes. (Sec. 54, RA 7160).
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10.10.2. Unless otherwise concurred in by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Sanggunian Members present,
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there being a quorum, no other matters may be considered at a Special Session except those
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stated in the notice. (Sec. 52(d), RA 7160).
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10.10.3. The penalty of suspension or expulsion that may be imposed or meted out by the
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Sanggunian to an erring Member shall require the concurrence of at least two-thirds (2/3) of all
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the Sanggunian Members. (Sec. 50, b-5, RA 7160).
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10.10.4. With the concurrence of at least two-thirds (2/3) of all Members of the Sanggunian, grant tax
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exemptions, incentives or reliefs to entities engaged in community growth-inducing industries.
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10.10.5. At least a two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote of the Members present, there being a quorum,
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shall be required or the adoption of the following motions:
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10.10.5.1. Motion to suspend the rules
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10.10.5.2. Motion to expunge
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10.10.5.3. Motion to extend or limit debate
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10.10.5.4. Motion to call for the previous question
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10.10.6. At least a two-thirds (2/3) negative vote of the Members present, there being a quorum,
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shall be required in order to sustain the motion to object to the consideration of a question.
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646Section 10.11 Abstentions. Indubitably, a Member of this Sanggunian is representing the people and not
647necessarily his own self and as such he should be required to take a stand, one way or the other, on every
648issue or measure submitted for decision of this august body. Hence, it is hereby made as a general rule that
649no Member of this Sanggunian shall abstain from voting, except as provided under Section 10.2 of this
650Internal Rules of Procedure. Abstention, if ever allowed to a Member, shall not be considered in computing
651the majority vote. Since abstention is not a vote, it does not count either way. Mere silence and abstention
652are not the equivalent of affirmative votes nor of negative votes. (Quien vs. Serina, 17SCRA 56, 1966; Ortiz
653vs. Posadas, 55 Phil. 741; 62 CJS, p. 761). This rule does not apply in voting for elective positions, if a
654Member is qualified.
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656Section 10.12 Simple Majority. Except as otherwise provided in this Internal Rules of Procedure and
657existing laws, rules and regulations, a vote by a simple majority shall prevail and regulate, a vote by a
658simple majority shall prevail on other measures, motions or propositions provided there is a quorum. In
659parliamentary parlance, the term simple majority means one-half plus one (1/2 + 1) of the total votes cast
660by the Members present there being a quorum. It might be less than the majority of the entire membership.
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RULE XI. RULES ON DEBATES AND AMENDMENTS
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664Section 11.1 As a general rule, no Member shall speak before this Sanggunian without first obtaining the
665floor. A Member who has obtained the floor shall address all his marks to the Chair. He shall conduct
666himself with proper decorum by confining his remarks or arguments to the question under debate and by
667avoiding personalities.
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669Section 11.2 No Member rendering a committee report or delivering the sponsorship speech shall speak for
670more than thirty (30) minutes unless allowed by a majority of the Members present.
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672Section 11.3 No Member shall speak for more than ten (10) minutes on a particular issue or question being
673debated upon unless he is allowed to do so by a majority of the Members present.
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675Section 11.4 During the period of amendments, every Member shall observe the so-called five-minute rule,
676i.e., remarks or argumentation by any Member on each proposed amendment shall not exceed five (5)
677minutes.
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679Section 11.5 The Member rendering a committee report or delivering the sponsorship speech of a proposed
680measure may move to open or close the debate within the thirty (30) minute period allowed to him. If he fails
681to exercise his option, the Chair may use the assumed motion to open or close the debate, or any Member
682may formally move for it. In any case, after a Member has rendered a committee report or has finished his
683sponsorship speech of a proposed measure, it shall be considered open to debate.
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685Section 11.6 While having the floor, a Member may be interrupted in his speech or talk by the Presiding
686Officer to state a point of order, to respond to question from the floor, to clarify something related to the
687issues being discussed or to make certain remarks within his privilege.
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689Section 11.7 The Speaker may also be interrupted by another Member if the latter desires to ask questions
690thru his privilege to interpellate and by proposing the following motions:
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11.7.1. Point of Order
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11.7.2. Point of Information
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11.7.3. Point of Parliamentary Inquiry
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11.7.4. Call for Orders of the day
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11.7.5. Divide the Assembly
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11.7.6. Raise a Question of Privilege
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11.7.7. Reconsider
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11.7.8. Appeal from the Decision of the Chair
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719Section 11.8 All questions addressed to the Speaker or the Member having the floor must always be
720coursed thru the Presiding Officer.
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722Section 11.9 The Speaker being interpellated may decline to answer question, if he so desires.
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724Section 11.10 No Member shall speak against his own motion or proposition. He may, however, be
725permitted to withdraw his motion or proposition and if his request to withdraw it is denied, he may vote
726against it.
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728Section 11.11 While the period of debate is in progress, no Member shall roam around the session hall or
729leave the premises without the permission of the Chair.
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731Section 11.12 A motion to close the debate is in order if three (3) Members have already spoken in the
732affirmative side and two (2) in the negative side; or only one (1) Member has spoken in favor but none
733against it.
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735Section 11.13 Subject to the requirement of the preceding Section, if no Member moves to close the period
736of debate, the Chair, motu propio, may use the assumed motion in order to close the period of debate.
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738Section 11.14 When a motion to call for the previous question is proposed by a Member which would
739result in the closing of debate on a pending question, a two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote shall be required.
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741Section 11.15 Whenever the Presiding Officer is addressing the Sanggunian, no Member shall leave his
742seat nor interrupt the former in his talk.
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744Section 11.16 After the period of debate has been closed, the period of amendment shall immediately
745follow.
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747Section 11.17 Unless a different method is adopted by the Members present in a particular session,
748amendments to any proposed measures, or parts thereof, shall be in seriatim. Under this seriatim method,
749the proposed measure is read paragraph or section by section and after each one is read, amendments can
750be proposed and debated upon. Thereafter, a vote is taken on the proposed amendment. Eventually, this
751process will reach its conclusion and the original measure or proposition is said to have passed the second
752reading.
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RULE XII COMMITTEES
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757Section 12.1 Creation of Committees. The following rules shall be observed in the creation of committees:
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12.1.1. A regular or standing committee may be created or re-organized by a majority vote of all the
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Members of the Sanggunian;
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12.1.2. The Presiding Officer may recommend the creation or re-organization of any regular or
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standing committee. The Sanggunian shall act on his recommendation without debate and vote
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on it immediately.
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12.1.3. Special or Ad-Hoc committees may be created upon the initiative of the Chair or any
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Member, subject to the affirmative votes of a majority of the Members present, there being a
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quorum.
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770Section 12.2 Composition. Every regular committee to be created shall be composed of five (5) members
771inclusive of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman.
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773Section 12.3 Restrictions
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12.3.1. The Presiding Officer shall not be a Member of any regular committee. However, he may be
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designated by the Body as Chairman of an Ad-Hoc or Special Committee, provided that the
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purpose or task for which the committee is created does not involve legislative matters or
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policy-making.
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12.3.2. No person other than Members of the Sanggunian shall be made a Member of any regular
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committee.
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12.3.3. No Member shall participate in the committees deliberation if he has a direct or indirect
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personal or pecuniary interest on the matter being handled by that committee.
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786Section 12.4 Committee Hearings or Public Hearings. No Tax Ordinance or revenue measure shall be
787enacted by this Sanggunian in the absence of a public hearing duly conducted by the committees
788concerned.
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790Section 12.5 Committee Meetings. As a general rule, a committee meeting shall be attended only by
791Committee Members unless a Majority Member thereof decided to allow other persons to be present
792especially invited resource persons or consultants.
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794Section 12.6 Committee Hearing distinguished from Committee Meeting. For purposes of this Internal
795Rules, a committee hearing is an activity of the Sanggunian, thru its committees, wherein the general public
796particularly those representing different sectors that may be interested or to be affected by a proposed
797measure are invited to attend to hear and be heard on that matter. This is synonymous to the term public
798hearing. On the other hand, a committee meeting as the term implies, is a meeting of the members of the
799committee for the primary purpose of decision-making. Since decision making is a difficult task, the
800committee is not precluded from inviting and seeking advice from technical persons.
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802Section 12.7 Quorum. A majority of all the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum to do
803business.
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805Section 12.8 Calling a Committee Meeting. A committee meeting may be called by the following:
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12.8.1. Chairman
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12.8.2. Vice-Chairman, if he is in the capacity of Acting Chairman
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12.8.3. Majority of the committee members
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Provided, that due notice is served upon each and every committee member.
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818Section 12.9 Vacancy. Vacancy in a committee shall be filled:
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12.9.1. By a majority vote of all the Members of the Sanggunian; or
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12.9.2. By the Presiding Officer, by general consent (unanimous assent) of the Members present,
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there being upon.
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825Section 12.10 Appearance of Head of Department/Offices in Committee Meetings. The following rules
826shall be observed in requesting for the appearance of Heads of Department or Offices:
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12.10.1. Official invitation or request by any committee to appear before it of any Head of
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Department or Offices, whether Local or National, shall be coursed thru the Presiding Officer.
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The Presiding Officer shall then endorse it to the Local Chief Executive, in the case of Local
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Officials or employees, and directly to the Local Head of National Offices in this Locality.
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12.10.2. The invitation or request shall specify the reason for such appearance or the assistance
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needed, as the case may be.
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836Section 12.11 Mandatory Standing Committees. The Sanggunian shall, thru a resolution, create the
837following mandatory standing (aka regular) committees.
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12.11.1. Committee on Finance, Budget and Appropriations
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This committee shall be composed of five (5) members inclusive of its Chairman and Vice843
Chairman, to which shall be referred all matters or question pertaining to or connected with the
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following:
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Local taxes, fees and charges
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Loans and other sources of local revenues
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Annual and Supplemental Budgets
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All other matters related to local taxation and fiscal administration

Chairman
: Hon. Ronald I. Apritado
Vice-Chairman : Hon. Marife E. Bathan
Members
: Hon. Herminigildo P. Maquinto
: Hon. Arnold D. Aguila
: Hon. Celso G. Mandocdoc
12.11.2. Committee on Women and Family

This committee shall be composed of five (5) members inclusive of its Chairman and ViceChairman, to which shall be referred all matters or questions pertaining to or connected with
the following:
Womens welfare rights and privileges
Womens organization
Family Welfare
Family Planning
All other matters related to women and family
Chairman
: Hon. Armida A. De Roxas
Members
12.11.3. Committee on Human Rights
the following:
Human Rights
Prevention of human rights violation
All matters affecting human rights
Chairman
Members
: Hon. Ruel F. Ilao
: Hon. Renji A. Arcilla
12.11.4. Committee on Youth and Sports Development
the following:
Sports development
Youth welfare and development
All matters affecting the youth and the development of sports
Chairman
: Hon. Marife E. Bathan
Vice-Chairman : Hon. Arnold D. Aguila
Members
: Hon. Ruel F. Ilao
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12.11.5. Committee on Environmental Protection
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Air and water pollution
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Wanton destruction of the environment
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All matters or measures affecting the environment
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Chairman
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: Hon. Godfrey A. Umali
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12.11.6. Committee on Cooperatives
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Cooperatives organization and development
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Incentives to cooperatives
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All matters affecting the cooperatives development program of the government
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12.11.7. Committee on Rules and Privileges
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the following:
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Sanggunian Internal Rules and violations thereof
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Order of Business and Calendar for Business
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Disorderly conduct of Members and investigation thereof
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Privileges of Members
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Chairman
: Hon. Ruel F. Ilao
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Vice-Chairman : Hon. Renji A. Arcilla
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Members
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965Section 12.12 Other Standing Committees. In addition to the above, the Sanggunian shall also create by
966resolution other necessary standing committees which may include, but not limited to, the following:
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12.12.1. Committee on Ordinances and Legal Matters
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the following:
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ordinance
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Legality of proposed measures to be acted upon by the Sanggunian

Review of Ordinances and Resolutions submitted by lower level LGU
Review of Barangay Ordinances and Executive Orders issued by the Punong
Barangay
Conduct of an investigation and recommendation thereto over a complaint filed against
Punong Barangay
And all other matter with legal implications
Chairman
Vice-Chairman : Hon. Ruel F. Ilao
Members
12.12.2. Committee on Peace and Order and Public Safety
the following:
Police matters
Maintenance of peace and order
Protective services
Traffic rules and regulations
Public morals
All other matters related to peace and order and public safety
Chairman
Vice-Chairman : Hon. Godfrey A. Umali
Members
: Hon. Ruel F. Ilao
12.12.3. Committee on Health, Sanitation, Social Welfare and Community Development
the following:
Health, sanitation or hygiene

Cleanliness and beautification of the community
Proposed measures related to hospitals, health centers and health program
Purchase of medicine and other health and sanitary measures
Social welfare services
All matters related to health and social welfare
Chairman
Vice-Chairman : Hon. Godfrey A. Umali
Members
12.12.4. Committee on Agriculture
the following:
Agricultural production
Agricultural inputs
Agricultural facilities
Development of agri-business enterprises
All matters related to agriculture, including plants and animals
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12.12.5. Committee on Education and Culture
the following:
Formal and non-formal education

Education facilities
Promotion of Culture and the Arts
Operation of educational institutions, both private and public
All matters related to education and culture
Chairman
Vice-Chairman : Hon. Armida A. De Roxas
Members
: Hon. Ruel F. Ilao
12.12.6. Committee on Human Resource Development, Good Government, Public Ethics and
Accountability
the following:
Organization and management; personnel administration, position classification and

pay plan, and staffing patterns
Creation of position
Policy formulation for the economical, efficient and effective local government
administration
Conduct and ethical standards for local officials and employees
Public accountability of all local officials and employees
All matters related to good governance
Chairman
Vice-Chairman : Hon. Ruel F. Ilao
Members
12.12.7. Committee on Public Utilities and Facilities
the following:
Operation/establishment of all kinds of public utilities, including but not limited to,
transport and communication system
Maintenance or upkeep of public facilities including, but not limited to, plaza, parks, jail
and other government buildings owned by this LGU
All matters related to public utilities and facilities
Chairman
Vice-Chairman : Hon. Ronald I. Apritado
Members
: Hon. Ruel F. Ilao
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the following:
Administration/operation of the public market and slaughter house

Measures pertaining to market rental fees and other market and other slaughter house
charges
Improvement of market facilities and its premises
Enactment/revision of the market code
All matters related to market and slaughter house administration
Chairman
: Hon. Ruel F. Ilao
Members
12.12.9. Committee on Games and Amusement
the following:
Operation/establishment of amusement places

Measures that affect the regulation of games and amusement including, but not limited
to, the promotion or holding of cockfights, boxing, basketball tournament, and other
kinds of games and amusement
All matters related to games and amusement
Chairman
Members
12.12.10.
Committee on Trade, Commerce and Industry
the following:
Establishment/operation of all kinds of trade and industry

Measures that affect trade, commerce and industry
Incentives to promote trade, commerce and industry
All matters related to trade, commerce and industry
Chairman
Members
: Hon. Ruel F. Ilao
12.12.11.
Committee on Public Works
the following:
Construction, maintenance and repair of roads, bridges and other government

infrastructure projects
Measure that pertain to drainage and sewerage system and similar projects
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Committee on Housing and Land Utilization
the following:
Housing program
Subdivision development/real estate development
Measures pertaining to land use
Zonification or Zoning Code enactment
Squatter problems
All matters related to housing and land utilization
Chairman
Members
12.12.13.
Committee on Barangay Affairs
the following:
Creation, division, merging, abolition or alteration of boundaries of Barangays; (NB:

For Sangguniang Panlalawigan and Sangguniang Panglunsod only)
Naming or renaming of barangays; (for Sangguniang Bayan only)
Naming or renaming of barangay roads; (for Sangguniang Bayan only)
All matters related to barangay government affairs
Chairman
Vice-Chairman : Hon. Herminigildo P. Maquinto
Members
: Hon. Ruel F. Ilao
12.12.14.
Committee on Tourism
the following:
Tourism programs and plans

Issues related to promoting the municipality or parts thereof as a tourism spot
All matters relating to tourism
Chairman
Members
: Hon. Ruel F. Ilao
12.12.15.
Committee on Research and Public Information
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1299Section 13.1 Submission of Committee Reports. Every committee to which a particular measure is
1300referred by the Presiding Officer shall submit its report in writing to the Sanggunian, thru the Secretary, after
1301finishing its task within fifteen (15) days after referral to the committee.
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1303Section 13.2 Joint Committee or Multiple Committee Report. When a measure is referred to two or more
1304committees, the committee concerned may submit a joint committee report or multi-committee report, as
1305the case may be, or a separate report thereon.
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1307Section 13.3 Contents of Committee Report. The committee report shall contain the following information.
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13.3.1. Name of the reporting committee or committees
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information gathered during the conduct of committee hearings or meetings and other relevant
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information
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13.3.3. Findings or conclusions
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13.3.4. Recommendations (Preferably, in the form of resolution)
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13.3.5. Names and signatures of concurring Members
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1323Section 13.4 Discharge of Committee. A committee which failed to submit a committee report within the
1324time required may be discharged by the Sanggunian from further consideration of the measure or
1325questioned referred to it. Upon motion by any member, the said measure can be assigned to another
1326committee or submit the measure to the body for proper disposition.
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1328Section 13.5 Recommitting a Measure. When the Sanggunian is not satisfied with the report of a particular
1329committee on a measure referred to it, the same may be re-committed or returned back to that committee for
1330further study.
1331
1332Section 13.6 Calendaring a Measure for Second Reading. After a committee has rendered its report and
1333is recommending favorably the enactment of a proposed ordinance it has reported out, a copy of the
1334proposed ordinance shall be furnished to the Committee on Rules which shall calendar it for second
1335reading. Before the said proposed ordinance is sponsored on the floor, a copy thereof shall be furnished
1336every Sanggunian Member by the Committee Chairman concerned.
1337
1338
RULE XIV JOURNAL AND RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
1339
1340Section 14.1 Record of Proceedings. The Sanggunian shall keep a journal and record of its proceedings
1341which may be published upon resolution of the majority of the Members thereof.
1342
1343Section 14.2 Minutes. In addition to the journal of proceedings which is required by law (RA 7160) to be
1344kept, the Sanggunian, thru its Secretary, shall also record its proceedings in the form of a minutes which
1345shall be submitted by the Secretary to the Sanggunian for appropriate action.
1346
1347Section 14.3 Reading and Consideration of Minutes. The minutes of the previous session shall be
1348submitted by the Secretary to the Sanggunian during its succeeding Regular Session. The Sanggunian shall
1349first determine if there are corrections to be made on the minutes and act on it accordingly before the same
1350is adopted by the body and becomes its property. Consideration of the minutes shall not be dispensed with.
1351Reading of the minutes verbatim may be dispensed with if the members were already furnished a copy
1352thereof beforehand. Being all responsible men and women, the Members are presumed to have read the
1353minutes already before they came to the session. In any case, the minutes submitted by the Secretary shall
1354be acted upon by the Members present, one way or the other.
1355
1356Section 14.4 Contents of Minutes. The minutes shall contain the following information:
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1358
Place, Date and Time of the session
1359
Whether it is Special or Regular
1360
Names of the Members present therein and those who were absent
1361
Action taken on the minutes of the previous session including the correction; if any: names of those
1362
who adopted (for approved) the minutes under consideration and those who did not
1363
Text of every measure (resolution or ordinance, etc. adopted or enacted)
1364
Brief resum of the minority opinion if any
1365
The ayes and nayes or yes or no votes on every question (measure) and if voting is done thru
1366
nominal voting or roll call vote, the names of those who voted on either side
1367
All motions presented or proposed, whether lost or carried, except those withdrawn
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1368
Full text of the veto message of the local chief executive, if any
1369
Time of adjournment
1370
1371Section 14.5 Signing of Minutes. The original copy of the minutes shall be signed by the Members who
1372adopted or approved it at the particular space therein. The Presiding Officer at that particular session and
1373the secretary shall also sign or affix their signature on it. (Maximum of 15 days)
1374
1375Section 14.6 Excerpts. Excerpts to be taken out of the minutes shall be certified and attested to as correct
1376by the Secretary and the Presiding Officer on the particular session, respectively.
1377
1378
RULE XV RULES ON MOTION
1379
1380Section 15.1 All motions relating to a committee report, if presented or proposed by the reporting Committee
1381Chairman, or the reporting Committee Member, shall need NO second.
1382
1383Section 15.2 If someone has the floor whether or not he is speaking a motion to adjourn shall be ruled
1384out of order.
1385
1386Section 15.3 All privileged motions may be proposed even if there is a pending motion or question before
1387the body.
1388
1389Section 15.4 The following motions can be presented or proposed even if someone has the floor, viz:
1390
1397
15.4.1. Appeal from the decision of the Chair
1398
15.4.2. Call for orders of the day
1399
15.4.3. Divide the assembly, body (or house, if any)
1400
15.4.4. Divide the question
1401
15.4.5. Object to the consideration of a question
1402
15.4.6. Point of order
1403
15.4.7. Point of information
1404
15.4.8. Point of parliamentary
1405
15.4.9. Reconsider
1406
15.4.10. Reconsider and have entered on the minutes
1407
15.4.11. Raise a question of privilege
1408
1409
In other words, the foregoing enumerated motions can interrupt the speaker.
1410
1411Section 15.5 When there is no quorum present, a motion to adjourn or to take a recess is in order
1412provided, that nobody else has the floor.
1413
1414Section 15.6 Motions or questions which were laid on the table may be taken up thru a motion to that effect
1415during that particular session or during the next regular session but not beyond.
1416
1417Section 15.7 The following motions require a SECOND, viz:
1418
1422
15.7.1. Adjourn
1423
15.7.2. Adopt a report or resolution, except when proposed by the reporting Committee Chairman
1424
or Member
1425
15.7.3. Amend
1426
15.7.4. Appeal from the decision of the Chair
1427
15.7.5. Commit or refer to a committee
1428
15.7.6. Expunge
1429
15.7.7. Extend or limit the time or debate
1430
15.7.8. Fix the time to adjourn
1431
15.7.9. Lay on the table
1432
15.7.10. Postpone definitely
1433
15.7.11. Postpone indefinitely
1434
15.7.12. Call for the previous question
1435
15.7.13. Recess
1436
15.7.14. Reconsider
1437
15.7.15. Reconsider and have entered on the minutes
1438
15.7.16. Rescind or repeal
1439
15.7.17. Suspend the rules
1440
15.7.18. Take from the table
1441
15.7.19. All main motions
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1442
1443Section 15.8 A motion to amend (amendment of the 1st degree) and a motion to amend an amendment
1444(amendment of the 2nd degree) may be withdrawn but only before a decision is made thereon.
1445
1446Section 15.9 A motion to amend is in order only up to the second degree. Thus, a motion to amend an
1447amendment to an amendment is out of order.
1448
1449Section 15.10 A motion can be withdrawn only when it is not yet being discussed or debated upon by the
1450Body. Otherwise, any request to withdraw it shall require a vote by general consent and if there is an
1451objection raised for its withdrawal, a majority vote of the Members present.
1452
1453
RULE XVI SUSPENSION OF RULES
1454
1455Section 16.1 Any part of this Internal Rules of Procedure except those prescribed by existing laws, may be
1456suspended at any particular session by general consent or by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Members present
1457therein.
1458
1459
RULE XVII AMENDMENTS
1460
1461Section 17.1 This Internal Rules of Procedure may be amended at any regular session by a two-thirds (2/3)
1462vote of all the Members of this Sanggunian, provided that prior notice of such proposed amendment is given
1463to all the Members and provided further that no provision herein which is based on, or prescribed by existing
1464laws, shall be amended.
1465
1466
RULE XVIII SUPPLEMENTARY RULES
1467
1468Section 18.1 The rules, procedure and parliamentary practices of the Philippine Congress and books
1469dealing on this subject written by Filipino authors, particularly by Antonio Orendain, Reynaldo Fajardo and
1470Reverendo M. Dihan, shall serve as supplementary authorities of this Sanggunian but only in so far as they
1471are not incompatible with the rules and procedures adopted therein.
1472
1473Section 18.2 Conduct of Travelling and Representation Activities and Availment of Representation
1474and Transportation Allowance (RATA). It is assumed that all elective officials in the Sangguniang Bayan
1475are entitled to the representation and Transportation allowance if they have rendered services accruing their
1476tenure as elective officials at least once a week whether it be legislation or actual people interaction or any
1477activities relating to the function.
1478
1479
RULE XIX OTHERS
1480
1481Section 19.1 Any Members of the Sanggunian who comes in twenty (20) minutes after constituting a
1482quorum will be recorded as absent but will be allowed to observe the proceedings but cannot participate in
1483the deliberations.
1484
1485Section 19.2 Random Mandatory Drug Testing for Members of the Sangguniang Bayan as per RA 9165,
1486otherwise known as An Act Instituting the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and supplemented
1487by Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 13, Series of 2010, Guidelines for a Drug-Free
1488Workplace in the Bureaucracy.
1489
1490Section 19.3 No cellular phone or other noisy electronic equipment will be operated during session.
1491
1492Section 19.4 At the duration of the session, smoking will be prohibited.
1493
1494Section 19.5 Dress code
Black Pants/Slacks and White Polo Barong / Plain White Shirt / Black
1495Shoes;
1496
First Monday of the Month - Short Sleeve Barong
1497
1498
RULE XX EFFECTIVITY
1499
1500Section 20.1 This Internal Rules of Procedure shall take effect on the date of its adoption.
1501
1502Date Adopted: July 4, 2016
1503
1504
Much as the IRP of the Sangguniang Bayan is in place, the authorities who will sign withdrawals in our
1505Land Bank Lipa City Account was presented as:
1506
1507
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1508
1509
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DEFINING SIGNING AUTHORITIES
1510
FOR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OF SAN JOSE, BATANGAS
1511
BANK ACCOUNTS AT LAND BANK LIPA CITY BRANCH
1512
1513
WHEREAS, the Local Government Unit of San Jose, Batangas has the Land Bank Lipa City Branch as
1514the lone depository bank where all municipal funds are maintained and transacted through various accounts;
1515
1516
WHEREAS, at the onset and assumption of duties of the newly elected officials, is the updating of our
1517bank records especially the official signatories.
1518
1519
SO THEREFORE, on motion of Hon. Ronald I. Apritado and concurred into by all Members present,
1520resolve to approve as it is hereby approved that the following are our official signatories for all contracts and
1521negotiable instruments for and in behalf of the Municipality of San Jose, Batangas with Land Bank Lipa City
1522Branch:
1523
1524
1. HON. VALENTINO R. PATRON Municipal Mayor, for all transactions, checks relating to the
1525
operation of the Executive Branch of the Local Government Unit of San Jose, Batangas;
1526
2. HON. ENTIQUIO M. BRIONES Municipal Vice-Mayor, for all transactions, checks relating to
1527
the operation of the Legislative Department of the Local Government Unit of San Jose,
1528
Batangas;
1529
3. MR. JOSELITO J. MARQUEZ Municipal Treasurer, for all checks and other negotiable
1530
instruments.
1531
1532
RESOLVED FURTHER that this authority is retroactively effective July 1, 2016 and prior authorities
1533issued by the Sangguniang Bayan relating to the aforesaid functions are superseded and nullified.
1534
1535
RESOLVED FINALLY that copies of this resolution be provided to parties with interest hereon.
1536
1537
1538
On Other concerns, the following is passed as:
1539
1540
1541
1542
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MUNICIPAL MAYOR TO INCLUDE IN THE RAPID
1543
CLEANLINESS PROGRAM, THE PUBLIC MARKET AT BARANGAY TAYSAN, SIDEWALKS
1544
AND SIDESTREETS IN THE URBAN AREAS AND INGRESS/EGRESS MARKERS
1545
1546
WHEREAS, the Municipal Mayor, at day one (1) of his tenure as the Head of the Executive Department
1547had laid down the cleanliness priorities in the Municipality;
1548
1549
WHEREAS, frequented by people are our Public Market, streets and most visible are the entrances for
1550our urban areas.
1551
1552
WHEREFORE, on motion of Hon. Ruel F. Ilao and concurred into by all Members present, resolve to
1553approve as it is hereby approved that the aforesaid priorities be requested to be considered.
1554
1555
RESOLVE FINALLY that copies of this resolution be provided to parties with interest hereon.
1556
1557
1558
On other concerns, the following is passed as:
1559
1560
1561
1562
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL ENGINEER
1563
TO MAINTAIN TRAFFIC AND FLOW OF VEHICLES AT THE
1564
LAPO-LAPO 1 AYA MOJON ROAD CONSTRUCTION AREA
1565
1566
WHEREAS, a massive road construction is being conducted along the Lapo-Lapo 1 Aya roads and
1567diggings and construction are being undertaken at various points;
1568
1569
WHEREAS, vehicle flow and traffic has not been properly controlled causing confusion and creating a
1570lot of complaints from motorists;
1571
1572
WHEREAS, it was learned that marshals and traffic controllers are included in the program of work but
1573are not visible in the area including signages during the night for safety.
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1574
1575
WHEREFORE, on motion of Hon. Godfrey A. Umali and seconded by Hon. Arnold D. Aguila, resolve to
1576approve as it is hereby approved that the aforesaid concern be requested to be addressed immediately.
1577
1578
RESOLVE FINALLY that copies of this resolution be provided to parties with interest hereon.
1579
1580
1581
On Officers of the Day, schedule are as follows:
1582
Tuesday
Hon. Ronald I. Apritado / Hon. Arnold D. Aguila;
1583
Wednesday Hon. Renji A. Arcilla / Hon. Godfrey A. Umali;
1584
Thursday Hon. Armida A. De Roxas / Hon. Marife E. Bathan;
1585
Friday
Hon. Ruel F. Ilao / Hon. Herminigildo P. Maquinto.
1586
1587
1588
As all in the Calendar had been taken up, the session adjourned at 12:07 PM.
1589
1590
1591
1592
1593
I hereby certify the correctness of the foregoing Minutes of the 1 st Regular Session of the Sangguniang
1594Bayan.
1595
1596
CESAR P. ROSALES
Secretary to the Sanggunian
ATTESTED BY:
RONALD I. APRITADO
Sangguniang Bayan Member
RUEL F. ILAO
RENJI A. ARCILLA
MARIFE E. BATHAN
ARMIDA A. DE ROXAS
HERMINIGILDO P. MAQUINTO
GODFREY A. UMALI
ARNOLD D. AGUILA
ENTIQUIO M. BRIONES
Municipal Vice-Mayor and SB Presiding Officer
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12.11.2. Committee on Women and Family

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