PPGC: Local Government and Decentralization

Local Governments

It constitute the foundation of the entire structure of the government.

Political subdivisions

For purposes of administrative control, the Philippines is divided into units of different sizes -- known as _______. These are provinces, municipalities, cities, and barangays.

Chief Executive, Secretary of DILG

Political subdivisions are under the supervision the of ________ through the _____________________.

Province

The largest political unit in the Philippines.

Powers of the Provinces

•1) to acquire and transfer real and personal properties,
•2) to enter into contracts, including those incurring obligations, which are expressly provided by law; and
•3) to exercise such other rights and incur such other obligations as are expressly authorized by law.

81

How many provinces are there in the Philippines today?

income, classification

The higher the _______ of the province, the higher is its ____________.

3, 2

There are how many vocales in the first-, second-, and third-class provinces? How about in other classes?

Second Tuesday of November of the election year

When does the election of the executives of provinces happens?

Three years term

How many years does executives of provinces hold office?

Municipality

It is a local government unit (LGU) in the Philippines. It is called town in its archaic term

1486

As of 7 September 2019, how many municipalities are there in the PH?

Municipality Law

It defines the duties and powers in a municipality.

Last 4 fiscal years

Municipalities are classified according to their average annual income for how many fiscal years?

Mayor

It is the chief executive officer of the town.

Functions of Mayor

1) EXECUTE LAWS and municipal ordinances;
2) SUPERVISE the administration of the town;
3) ISSUE ORDERS relative to the maintenance of PEACE and order;
4) PRESIDE over the MEETINGS of the municipal council; and
5) RECOMMEND MEASURES to the municipal council aimed at the improvement of the social and economic conditions of the people.

Municipal Council

It is the lawmaking body of the town and is composed of the mayor -- who is the chairman of the council -- vice mayor, and the councilors.

Functions of the Municipal Council

1) Fix the SALARIES of all municipal offices and employees, EXCEPT the treasurer, teachers in the public schools, and staff of national government agencies assigned to the municipality;
2) Provide for EXPENSES
3) Provide for BUILDINGS adequate for municipal uses
4) Levy and collection of TAXES, fees, and charges as sources of municipal revenue; and
5) Establish and maintain an efficient POLICE department and JAIL.

Charter

It is the constitution of the city. It creates the city, defines its boundaries, provides its system of government, and defines the powers and duties of its officials.

Vice Mayor

It is the presiding officer of the board.

67

How many chartered cities are there in the Philippines?

Functions of the City Council

1) Levy and COLLECT TAXES in accordance with law;
2) ENACT ORDINANCES
3) Provide for PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION and for the maintenance of a LOCAL POLICE FORCE;
4) Establish FIRE ZONES within the city and to regulated the type of building which may be constructed within each zone; and
5) Provide for the PROTECTION of the inhabitants from public CALAMITIES and to provide RELIEF in times of emergency.

Barangays

They are the smallest units of local government in the Philippines.

Barrio Charter

Barangays are governed by the __________.

Barangay Captain and the Barangay Councilors.

The elective officials of the barangays are the

42,046 pero sa ppt 41,945

How many barangays are there in the PH today?

Decentralization

It is defined as the transfer of power and authority from central institution to lower or local levels of a government system.

Raul De Guzman

According to _______________________, decentralization generally refers to the systematic and rational dispersal of power, authority and responsibility from the center to the periphery, from top to lower levels, or from national to local governments.

Devolution
Deconcentration
Debureaucratization

3 Forms of Decentralization

Devolution

It refers to the transfer of power and authority from the national government to local government units; POLITICAL and TERRITORIAL decentralization.

Deconcentration

It is the transfer of power, authority or responsibility or the discretion to plan, decide and manage from central to local levels; ADMINISTRATIVE and SECTORAL decentralization

Debureaucratization

It is the transfer of some public functions and responsibilities, which government may perform to private entities or non-government organizations (NGOs). It involves the harnessing of the private sector and non-governmental organizations in the delivery of services through various modalities including contracting out, PRIVATE-PUBLIC partnerships and jJOINT VENTURES.

Political
Fiscal
Institutional

3 Components of Decentralization

Political Decentralization

Component of Decentralization: It focuses among others on improved planning and monitoring of development measures, formulating strategies for the active integration of civil society and the economic sector, and the promotion of information exchange and management.

Fiscal Decentralization

Component of Decentralization: It focuses on the increase in local government's responsibility for expenditures.

Institutional Decentralization

Component of Decentralization: It focuses among others on the delivery of basic services from the national government to the local government units concerned.

Accountability
Transparency
Responsibility and Participation

3 Indicators of Political Decentralization

Accountability

Indicators of Political Decentralization:
Local committees consisting of men and women work in selected LGUs according to the guidelines of the Local Government Code of 1991 to implement result-oriented & target-relevant decisions and measures.

Transparency

Indicators of Political Decentralization:
Selected LGUs and national organizations / departments publish their annual budgets in media accessible to citizens such as newspapers, bulletin boards at the town hall and churches; and report semi-annually on the implementation status of programs in citizen's assemblies.

Responsibility and Particiaption

Indicators of Political Decentralization:
The portion of programs and projects realized by LGUs through active and quantifiable participation, such as job performance & financial contributions of citizens.

Power to Levy Taxes

This is one of the expanded powers of LGUs under the Local Government Code which has the authority to levy taxes and increase them without prior approval of the Department of Finance?

Developing Partnership

Local Public Organizations can collaborate in tandem with the private sector, by offering competitive advantages such as lower cost of doing business, better access to markets, and skilled labor force.

Local Autonomy

Is a level of independence granted to local governments units to administer freely their own local affairs with the view to address the needs of the people living therein and at the same time promote the welfare of the constituency.

Province

​It is comprised of a group of municipalities and component cities.