Local Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160)

This set of flashcards covers key terms and concepts from the Local Government Code of 1991, focusing on local autonomy, decentralization, and the roles of local government units.

RA 7160

Also known as the Local Government Code of 1991, it operationalizes Article X of the 1987 Constitution to ensure local autonomy and decentralized governance.

Local Autonomy

The right and capacity of local government units to manage public affairs independently within the limits of national law and the Constitution.

Decentralization

The process of transferring powers and responsibilities from the national government to local government units.

Operative Principles

Guidelines in RA 7160 that shape local governance and autonomy, including the effective allocation of powers, accountability, and resource management.

Merit-Based Appointment

The principle that local government employees should be appointed or removed based on qualifications and performance, not political connections.

Fiscal Autonomy

The authority of local government units to generate their own revenue and receive a fair share of national taxes to carry out their functions.

Supervisory Authority

The power of higher-level local government units to oversee and ensure that lower-level units operate within their prescribed powers.

LGU (Local Government Unit)

Any local government entity in the Philippines, including provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays.

Accountability of LGUs

The responsibility of local government units to answer to their constituents and maintain transparency in governance.

Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA)

A share of national taxes allocated to local government units, now referred to as National Tax Allotment (NTA), providing financial support for local governance.

Public-Private Partnership (PPP)

A collaborative agreement between local government and private sector entities to deliver public services or infrastructure.

De Facto Municipal Corporation

A local government unit functioning as a municipality without formal legal creation, but operating under the color of law.

Local Government Code of 1991

Republic Act No. 7160 that strengthens local autonomy and promotes decentralization in the Philippines.