Republic of the Philippines

Province of Romblon
Municipality of Odiongan
OFFICE OF THE SANGFGUNIANG KABATAAN
BARANGAY LIGAYA
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EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN

INAUGURAL SESSION HELD ON NOVEMBER 22 ,2024 AT THE MULTI-PURPOSE
HALL OF BARANGAY DAPAWAN, ODIONGAN, ROMBLON AT 4:00 IN THE
AFTERNOON.

Hon. Alyssa P. Montesa - Chairwoman, Sangguniang Kabataan

Hon. Wilhant Angeline F. Famero - Kagawad, Sangguniang Kabataan

Hon. Joshua Mae Soriano - Kagawad, Sangguniang Kabataan

Hon. Jan Russell F. Sy - Kagawad, Sangguniang Kabataan

Hon. Rhyan Jhay G. Arteza - Kagawad, Sangguniang Kabataan

Sherla Elaine O. Ang - Treasurer, Sangguniang Kabataan

Josiephl M. Bocita - Secretary, Sangguniang Kabataan

Hon. Charles Andrew D. McLean - Kagawad, Sangguniang Kabataan

Hon. Carlos Joaquin Magango - Kagawad, Sangguniang Kabataan

Hon. Mark Jeuz Hoskins - Kagawad, Sangguniang Kabataan

SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN RESOLUTION NO.01 SERIES OF 2023

RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE RULES OF PROCEDURE OF

THE SEVENTH SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OF BARANGAY DAPAWAN,
ODIONGAN, ROMBLON FOR CY 2023-2025

On joint and collective motion

WHEREAS, the Members of the 1Oth Sangguniang Barangay of the Dapawan elected
during the October 30, 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections formally assumed
office on noon of November 13, 2023;
 WHEREAS, in order to comply with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 7160,
otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, the new Sangguniang Kabataan has to
adopt its own Rules of Procedure within ninety (90) days from its first regular session;

WHEREAS, there is then a need to adopt the Rules of Procedure that shall guide the
proceedings of the 10th Sangguniang Kabataan of Progreso Weste;

NOW, THEREFORE, on joint and collective motion of the 7th Sangguniang Kabataan,
unanimously seconded;

BE IT RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved, to approve and adopt the Rules of

Procedure of the 10th Sangguniang Kabataan of Progreso Weste , to wit:

RULES OF PROCEDURE

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RULE I – THE MEMBERS

1. Unless otherwise provided by law, the Sangguniang Kabataan shall be composed of the SK
Chairperson, who shall be the Presiding Officer, seven (7) regular Sangguniang Barangay
members elected at large; and the Sangguniang Kabataan Treasurer and Secretary, as council
member.

2. Upon qualification of the members, they shall assume office on the date fixed by existing
laws and ordinances;

3. Every member shall be present during the Session of the Sangguniang Barangay, unless
expressly excused by the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson or necessarily prevented from
doing so on reasonable and legal grounds as approved by the Sangguniang Kabataan
Chairperson. In case a quorum cannot be constituted due to the absence of members, the
smaller number may adjourn from time to time;

4. Every member present at the session may vote on every question presented, unless he has a
direct or indirect personal or pecuniary interest therein;
5. The members of the Sangguniang Kabataan may be suspended or removed from office in
accordance with existing laws.

6. The members of the Sangguniang Kabataan agreed that the honorarium will be given every
three months and the accomplishment report will also be given every last sunday of the month.
There will also be a rule that in every activity those whoever came late after 15 minutes will be
deducted a 20 pesos, while for being absent will be deducted a 50 pesos. The members also
agreed that there will be a 50% deduction for not attending the session, and the excuse letter
should be validated by their professors or parent/guardian.

RULE II – THE CHAIRMAN

The Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson shall be the Presiding Officer and/or Chairman of the
Sangguniang Kabataan. The powers and duties of the Presiding Officer and/or Chairman are as
follows:

1. To preside over the session of the Sangguniang Kabataan;

2. To preserve order and decorum during the session reminding members, when necessary, to
confine themselves to the question under consideration and/or to refrain from utterances that
may cast aspersion on the integrity of the Sangguniang Barangay or any of its members and
likewise to accord guests and resource persons with utmost courtesy;

3. To take such measures as he may deem advisable and necessary, or as the Sangguniang
Kabataan may direct in case of disturbance and disorderly conduct or behavior in the session
hall, in the lobby or in the galleries, or in the corridors or rooms within the premises.

4. To decide all questions of order, subject to appeal by any member of the Sangguniang
Kabataan for the division of the house in which appeal no member shall speak more than once;

5. To sign all ordinances, resolutions, memorials, writs, warrants, subpoenas, issued by the
order of the Sangguniang Kabataan;

6. The Chairman may designate any member of the Sangguniang Kabataan to temporarily
continue the duties of the Chairman in a particular session. Such designation shall be good only
for that particular session;

7. The Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson as Chairman of the Sangguniang Kabataan shall not
vote except in case of a tie;
8. If the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson cannot preside over a regular or special session,
the highest ranking councilor present shall act as a temporary presiding officer.

9. To act on all applications for members’ leaves or excuses for absences in sessions or
committee hearings.

RULE III – THE SECRETARY

1. The Secretary shall, subject to the control and supervision of the Sangguniang Kabataan
Chairperson, be in charge of the personnel of the Sangguniang Kabataan and shall be
responsible for the faithful and proper performance of their official duties;

2. It shall be the duty of the Secretary:

a) To carry out or enforce orders and decisions of the Sangguniang Kabataan Members;

b) To keep a full record of the proceedings of the Sangguniang Kabataan and file all documents
relative thereto as part of the public records of the Sangguniang Kabataan and Katipunan ng
Kabataan. Record in a book kept for the purpose all ordinances, resolutions and motions
adopted by the Sangguniang Kabataan with the dates of their approval and publication;

c) To keep the minutes of each session. The minutes shall comprise a clear and concise account
of the business transacted and actions taken by the Sangguniang Kabataan;

d) To call the roll of the members after the Body is called to order, read the minutes of the
previous session, read the proposed measures, ordinances, resolutions, messages,
communications, memorials, petitions and other documents which he should report to the
Sangguniang Kabataan or the reading thereof as required by the Sangguniang Kabataan or
ordered by the Chairman;

e) To note all questions of orders and the decisions thereon, the record of which shall be
encoded and emailed after the close of each session for the use of the members, as an appendix
to the minutes of such session;

f) To complete the encoding of the Order of Business for the forthcoming session and emailing
it with all the pertinent attachments to the members of the Sangguniang Kabataan by 5:00 p.m.
of Wednesday prior to the session.

g) Resolutions passed and adopted shall be properly indexed. Each member shall be entitled to
a copy thereof;
h) To retain in the Office of the Sangguniang Kabataan at least one (1) printed copy and one (1)
digital copy of all the documents which shall not be withdrawn therefrom;

i) Upon the direction or request of the Chairman or any member of the Sangguniang Kabataan,
to furnish the Committees papers, documents or effects on all matters referred to them;

j) To attach and affix the seal adopted by the Sangguniang Kabataan to all writs, arrests and
subpoenas issued upon order of the Sangguniang Kabataan and certify to the approval of all act
and resolutions;

k) To require all persons attending the sessions to register on the logbook provided for the
purpose;

l) To ensure that there is available budget for all committees;

m) To exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be
directed by the Sangguniang Kabataan or as may be prescribed by existing laws.

RULE IV – THE COMMITTEES

1. The Sangguniang Kabataan shall create standing committees each composed of a Chairman,
a Co-chairman and at least 2 regular member The standing committees may from time to time
be reorganized by a two-thirds vote of the Sangguniang Kabataan.

2. A majority of the total committee membership shall be necessary to determine a quorum

and transact business. A quorum shall not be necessary for purposes of public hearing.

3. The composition and specific functions of the standing committees of the Sangguniang
Kabataan are as follows:

MEMBERSHIP AND FUNCTIONS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE

SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN

1. COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES & LIVELIHOOD

Functions:
1. Conduct committee/public hearings on matters referred to it by the Sangguniang Barangay and
recommend action thereon;

2. Study and recommend the creation of research and development programs that would enhance
the Agri-Business potentials;

3. Study and recommend programs that will assist young small-time businessmen, agricultural
producers, fisherfolks, animal industries, livelihood including the marketing and disposition of
their agricultural and marine products;

4. Conduct studies and researches on the utilization of upland and idle lands to include irrigation
and soil management, crop production and pest control, animal breeding, and other agricultural
projects;

5. Study and recommend Agri-Business ventures wherein the barangay government may invest
in;

6. Study and recommend the establishment of rural industrial projects and services;

7. Coordinate with the Local Government Units and Department of Agriculture in connection
with the development of agricultural and marine projects;

8. Recommend policies and programs to ensure food availability and security at all times.

9. Perform such other functions as the Sanggunian may adopt.

COMPOSITION:

Chairman: Hon. Mia Scent T. Falqueza

Co-Chairman: Hon. Gerard F. Solidum

Members: Hon. Joshua M. Galindez

Hon. Kurt Jones F. Fetalver

2. COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
 Functions:

1. Conduct committee/public hearings on matters referred to it by the Sangguniang Kabataan

and recommend action thereon;

2. Review the annual budget proposal, supplemental budgets, and/or reversions thereof, for
approval by the Sangguniang Kabataan and subsequent submission to the Sangguniang Bayan;

3. Recommend policies and procedures for the proper, judicious, and effective implementation
of appropriation measures and/or use of public funds;

4. Coordinate with other offices, government agencies and other committees in the
performance, and implementation of the aforementioned functions;

5. Monitor the implementation of laws and ordinances relative to public funds;

6. Perform such other functions as the Sanggunian may adopt.

COMPOSITION:

Chairman: Hon. Jenny D. Fontamillas

Co-Chairman: Hon. Mia Scent T. Falqueza

Members: Hon. Darlene F. Salsona

Hon. Kurt Jones F. Fetalver

3. COMMITTEE ON BARANGAY AFFAIRS

Functions:

1. Conduct committee/public hearings on matters referred to it by the Sangguniang Kabataan

and recommend action thereon;
 2. Coordinate all Sangguniang Kabataan Affairs related to programs and activities of the
Sangguniang Kabataan;

3. Study and recommend measures that will develop leadership and involvement of
Sangguniang Kabataan officials in governmental programs and projects;

4. Perform such other functions as the Sangguniang may adopt.

COMPOSITION:

Chairman: Hon. Joshua M. Galindez

Co-Chairman: Hon. Kurt Jones F. Fetalver

Members: Hon. Gerard F. Solidum

Hon. Darlene F. Salsona

[Link] ON EDUCATION, CULTURE AND THE ARTS

Functions:

1. Conduct committee/public hearings on matters referred to it by the Sangguniang Kabataan

and recommend action thereon;

2. Review proposed programs and projects for educational development in the barangay,
especially projecting short-term and long term effects of such proposals;

3. Conduct researches in education as aid in policy formulation;

4. Formulate measures for matters dealing with educational problems;

5. Establish linkages with government and private agencies and education-related institutions;

6. Assist in the establishment and improvement of barangay reading and information centers;
 7. Monitor and recommend enhancement, if necessary, the implementation of education-
related ordinances;

8. Recommend programs, policies and strategies for the promotion of culture and the arts;

9. Establish linkages and coordinate with government agencies and socio-civic organizations
in the promotion of culture and the arts;

10. Propose the naming and renaming of all streets in the Barangay;

11. Perform such other functions as the Sanggunian may adopt.

COMPOSITION:

Chairman: Hon. Darlene F. Salsona

Co-Chairman: Hon. Jazil Chaire F. Fabro

Members: Hon. Mia Scent T. Falqueza

Hon. Jenny D. Fontamillas

[Link] ON ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION

Functions:

1. Conduct committee/public hearings on matters referred to it by the Sangguniang Kabataan

and recommend action thereon;

2. Formulate measures for the preservation and protection of the environment, for the
improvement of ecological balance, and for the prevention and control of land, air and water
pollution; including such measures to effectively enforce penalties and fines to violators of
environmental laws and regulations;

3. Review the establishment of Ecological Waste Management Program on the generation,

collection and disposal of solid and liquid wastes;
 4. Study and recommend plans and projects pertaining to waste treatment, material recovery
facility and such other proposals that will preserve, protect and enhance the environment;

5. Formulate policies for the establishment, maintenance, protection and preservation of forest,
watershed, tree parks, botanical gardens, fish sanctuary and agro-forestry projects; provide
such other support necessary for forest development projects;

6. Regulate utilization of mineral resources;

7. Coordinate and link up with the DENR and other government agencies, the civil society and
various sectors and institutions/organizations concerned, for the beautification and cleanliness
programs and environmental activities;

8. Perform such other functions that the Sanggunian may adopt.

COMPOSITION:

Chairman: Hon. Gerard F. Solidum

Co-Chairman: Hon. Joshua M. Galindez

Members: Hon. Kurt Jones F. Fetalver

Hon. Jazil Chaire F. Fabro

[Link] ON FAMILY, CHILDREN, WOMEN & GENDER SENSITIVITY

AND DEVELOPMENT.

Functions:

1. Conduct committee/public hearings on matters referred to it by the Sangguniang Kabataan

and recommend action thereon;

2. Formulate policies and conduct studies and researches involving the welfare and protection
of family and children;
 3. Formulate programs and measures that will better enhance the dignity and socio-economic
standing of children including but not limited to street children and children in conflict with
the law.;

4. Ensure dissemination of information pertaining to the rights and responsibilities of family

and children;

5. Initiate seminars, lectures and trainings to strengthen the moral values and social
responsibilities of parents and children;
6. Recommend programs and policies to establish linkages and ties with other government
agencies and with non-governmental organizations on matters concerning family and children;

7. Ensure effective and responsive implementation of all laws, ordinances, programs,

measures and policies that protect the family traditions and the rights of children;

8. Recommend policies and programs in relation to women, LGBTQ and other gender
concerns.

9. Formulate measures that will enhance the welfare and dignity across gender.

10. Ensures the effective implementation of all programs, measures and related ordinances that
protect rights of women and members of the LGBTQ.

11. Establish linkages with the local and national government agencies concerned to help
address matters pertaining to gender equality.

12. . Ensure dissemination of information and literature pertaining to women and gender
development;

13. . Recommend gender-related policies and programs to strengthen the moral values and
social responsibilities and protect their rights in terms of education, employment and place in
policy-making and nation-building.

14. . Perform such other functions as the Sanggunian may adopt.

COMPOSITION:
 Chairman: Hon. Jazil Chaire F. Fabro

Co-Chairman: Hon. Darlene F. Salsona

Members: Hon. Kurt Jones F. Fetalver

Hon. Gerard F. Solidum

7. COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

Functions:

1. Conduct committee/public hearings on matters referred to it by the Sangguniang Kabataan

and recommend action thereon;

2. Review proposals, projects and programs pertaining to the health, nutrition and sanitation
awareness of the people in Progreso Weste;

3. Conduct studies, programs and projects pertaining to health development, nutrition,

population, sanitation and other related areas;

4. Coordinate with local, regional and national government offices on projects, plan and
activities on health, nutrition and sanitation services;

5. Formulate measures and interventions on health problems and malnutrition;

6. Formulate and initiate seminars, lectures and information drives related to health, nutrition,
sanitation and population;

7. Establish linkages with private and non-government organizations that will serve as partners
in the health, nutrition, sanitation and population program of the barangay;

8. Perform such other functions as the Sanggunian may adopt.

COMPOSITION:

Chairman: Hon. Jazil Chaire F. Fabro

Co-Chairman: Hon. Mia Scent T. Falqueza

Members: Hon. Darlene F. Salsona

Hon. Jenny D. Fontamillas

[Link] ON PEACE AND ORDER, PUBLIC SAFETY, DISASTER

MANAGEMENT & HUMAN RIGHTS.

Functions:

1. Conduct committee/public hearings on matters referred to it by the Sangguniang Kabataan and

recommend action thereon;

2. Recommend measures for the improvement and proper implementation of policies, programs
and strategies relative to peace and order and public safety;

3. Study and recommend measures relating to public safety in anticipation of disasters and
calamities;

4. Recommend crime and fire prevention and disaster preparedness strategies and the barangay’s
mechanisms in support of the police and fire departments of the municipality and other barangay
tanods involved in the maintenance of peace and order and the promotion of public safety;

5. Recommend training progressive programs for personnel implementing peace, order, and
public safety programs;

6. Provide and recommend to the Peace and Order Council an annual recognition and incentives
to deserving PNP members and other law enforcers and supportive groups;

7. Recommend to the Peace and Order Council, to the Sangguniang Kabataan and to other
organizations, as may be appropriate, the recognition of meritorious performances of peace and
order and public safety personnel;

8. Recommend policies and programs on current and future organizational and resource needs of
the Barangay to ensure safety and security to the residents;
9. Recommend policies and programs to strengthen the Peace and Order Council and other
mandated bodies to increase their effectiveness in their consultative, recommendatory, and
monitoring and evaluation functions.

10. Formulate policies, programs, and measures to strengthen the coordination among law-
enforcement agencies, led by the Philippine National Police, the Municipal Public Safety Office,
and other organizations through the creation of an integrated communications and response
system.

11. Design a program for capacity building of agencies and groups related to public safety and
disaster or emergency management through organizational strengthening, education and training,
and the provision of resources to increase their level of effectiveness in maintaining security and
responsiveness.

12. Recommend policies and measures to mandate that plans for preparedness and resilience in
times of natural and man-made calamities are integrated into development or program planning
in the barangay; and recommended and promoted in public and private institutions and
organizations.

13. Recommend policies and measures to ensure the private and private structures conform to, at
the minimum, legal requirements for safety by coordinating and supporting mandated agencies
and offices, particularly the Bureau of Fire Protection and the Municipal Engineer’s Office in the
monitoring and evaluation of buildings and other public structures, including the elimination of
risks to public safety such as electrical posts and wires and other such potential sources of
accidents and threats to life, limb, property and other basic rights.

14. Recommend policies and programs for the protection and promotion of human rights;

15. Establish linkages with the local and national government agencies concerned;

16. Ensure the dissemination of information and literature pertaining to human rights;

17. Perform such other functions as the Sanggunian may adopt.

COMPOSITION:

Chairman: Hon. Joshua M. Galindez

Co-Chairman: Hon. Kurt Jones F. Fetalver

Members: Hon. Gerard F. Solidum

 Hon. Darlene F. Salsona

[Link] ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES & YOUTH SOLO PARENT

AFFAIRS

Functions:

1. Conduct committee/public hearings on matters referred to it by the Sangguniang Kabataan and

recommend action thereon;

2. Recommend policies and programs for the benefit of senior citizens;

3. Formulate measures to protect and uphold the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities,
including but not limited to assisting the office (PDAO) dedicated to addressing, the issues and
concerns of the PWDs, enforcement of existing pertinent laws, and such other programs, projects
and activities related thereto;

4. Establish working relationship with the National Commission on Disability Affairs and other
government agencies; the local government offices and non-government organizations concerned
of PWDs and the various sectors;

5. Recommend programs, policies and strategies for the promotion of the welfare of the Solo
Parents;

6. Coordinate with the Solo Parent Organization under the Municipal Social Welfare and
Development Office and the Solo Parent Federation to ensure that their programs and activities
are consistent with the Municipal Government policies and that their initiatives that require
legislation are sufficiently supported;

7. Ensure that the rights, benefits and privileges for Solo Parents are in place.

8. Perform such other functions as the Sanggunian may adopt.

COMPOSITION:
 Chairman: Hon. Jenny D. Fontamillas

Co-Chairman: Hon. Darlene F. Salsona

Members: Hon. Gerard F. Solidum

Hon. Kurt Jones F. Fetalver

[Link] ON RULES AND PRIVILEGES

Functions:

1) To prepare and propose the Calendar, agenda, order and manner of transacting business in the
regular session and special sessions of the Sangguniang Kabataan;

2) To propose reorganization of the Standing Committees and creation of new committees;

3) Perform such other functions as the Sangguniang Kabataan may adopt.

COMPOSITION:

Chairman: Hon. Kurt Jones F. Fetalver

Co-Chairman: Hon. Gerard F. Solidum

Members: Hon. Joshua M. Galindez

Hon. Mia Scent T. Falqueza

[Link] ON TOURISM

Functions:

1. Conduct committee/public hearings on matters referred to it by the Sanggunian Kabataan and

recommends action thereon;

2. Recommend programs, policies and strategies for the promotion of tourism and the tourism
industry;
 3. Recommend policies for the smooth implementation of tourism activities particularly those
related to tourism and the tourism industry;

4. Establish networks and linkages and actively coordinates with various government agencies
and other stakeholders in the enhancement of the local tourism industry;

5. Maintain a healthful and productive relationship with stakeholders (food, hotel

accommodation and leisure establishments, travel and tour operators, schools, event organizers,
and other related groups) to look after their interests and concerns and therefore sustain and
ensure the continuing growth and development of the local tourism industry;

6. Perform such other functions as may be adopted by the Sanggunian.

COMPOSITION:

Chairman: Hon. Darlene F. Salsona

Co-Chairman: Hon. Jazil Chaire F. Fbaro

Members: Hon. Jenny D. Fontamillas

Hon. Joshua M. Galindez

[Link] ON YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

Functions:

1. Conduct committee/public hearings on matters referred to it by the Sangguniang Kabataan and

recommend action thereon;

2. Assist barangay/SK officials in the organization of the Sangguniang Kabataan as well as in

organizational and leadership development in barangay youth organizations;

3. Facilitate the establishment of youth centers and information and reading centers in the
barangay;

4. Establish linkages with government and non-government institutions involved in youth

development;
5. Recommend long term program toward excellence of Progreso Weste athletes in competitive
sports;

6. Initiate and assist in the development of new sports;

7. Encourage the business sector in direct involvement and sponsorships in the sports
development program and projects of the barangay;

8. Monitor the implementation of all laws and ordinances relative to sports and youth
development, especially those endorsed by the committee;

9. Formulate year-round program for developing health and sports consciousness, enriching
youth involvement in the social and civic thrusts of the barangay government, and harness the
capability of the youth for disaster readiness and resilience.

10. Perform such other functions as the Sanggunian may adopt.

COMPOSITION:

Chairman: Hon. Joshua M. Galindez

Co-Chairman: Hon. Gerard F. Solidum

Members: Hon. Jenny D. Fontamillas

Hon. Kurt Jones F. Fetalver

RULE V THE SESSION HALL

1. Except the seat assigned to the Chairman, the seats in the Session Hall of the Sangguniang
Kabataan shall be distributed to the members according to the order of placement they obtained
during the last election. They may, however, agree on another seating arrangement which is
acceptable and convenient, provided, it is approved by the majority of the members.

2. The Session Hall of the Sangguniang Kabataan shall be used only for the sessions and
committee hearings thereof except when the Sangguniang Kabataan or the SK Chairperson so
directs otherwise.
3. The space in the hall set aside for the use of the members while the Sangguniang Kabataan is
in session, shall be reserved exclusively for the members thereof during the session and for the
officials/employees when needed therein.

4. Silence in the Session Hall of the Sangguniang Kabataan shall be observed and everyone shall
refrain from unnecessary movements to preserve decorum in the Session Hall.

5. Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the Session Hall. Anybody under the influence of
intoxicating drinks should be barred from the session hall.

RULE – VI THE SESSIONS

1. The Sangguniang Barangay shall hold two (1) regular sessions each month, on First (1st)
Friday beginning exactly at 1pm in the afternoon.

2. Every member of the Sangguniang Kabataan is required to be physically present from roll call
to adjournment; except when permitted to attend to urgent concern and/or on official
business/leave; or he/she prevented from doing so by reasons of sickness or other unavoidable
circumstances provided that, as a general rule, previous notice thereto shall be sent to the
Sanggunian thru the Presiding Officer or the Secretary;

3. The Chairman, after the roll call of the members of the Sangguniang Kabataan has been called
shall open the session, start its proceedings and shall, at the completion of business, adjourn the
same.

4. A majority of all the Members of the Sangguniang Kabataan shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business. Resolutions, or motions directing the payment of money or creating
liability shall be approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of all the SK members. All other matters
shall be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members present. Other measures
shall prevail upon the majority vote of the members present, there being a quorum, at any session
duly called and held. The “Ayes” and - “Nays” shall be taken and recorded at the request of any
member.

5. As a general rule, every member is required to vote in every question or proposed measure
being voted by the Sanggunian. Abstention may only be allowed if it can be shown that the
member concerned has a pecuniary interest, either directly or indirectly, on the matter being
acted upon by the body,

6. Each approved resolution shall bear the name(s) of the proponent(s) only either as
Author(s)/Co-Author(s) or as Sponsor(s)/Co-Sponsor(s) and shall bear the seal of the
Sangguniang Kabataan and recorded in a book kept for the purpose.
7. On the day following its approval by the SK Chairperson, copies shall be posted by the
Sangguniang Kabataan Secretary on the main bulletin board of the Barangay Hall and in at least
two other public and conspicuous places and shall take effect and be in force as provided by
existing laws unless otherwise stated in said ordinance, resolution or motion.

8. The session of the Sangguniang Kabataan shall be open to the public unless otherwise ordered
by the affirmative vote of the majority of the members present.

9. The reception and consideration of confidential communication of the government or

petitioner or notices affecting the dignity of the Sangguniang Kabataan or any of its members
shall be sufficient basis for the holding of executive session.

10. Only the Secretary, the sergeant-at-arms and persons specifically authorized by the
Sangguniang Kabataan shall be admitted at executive sessions, and all of them shall preserve the
confidentiality on whatever may be read or said at the said session until the Sangguniang
Kabataan shall remove the confidentiality or secrecy thereof.

11. The exact hour of opening and adjourning the session shall be entered in the minutes.

12. If the regular session day falls on a holiday or is declared a public holiday by Presidential
Proclamation, the session will be held on the following business day, unless the Sanggunian sets
another date for the purpose.

13. Special sessions may be called by the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson or by a majority of
the members of the Sangguniang Barangay. The notice shall indicate the date, time, and venue as
well as the specific subject matter. After the roll call and prayer, the Special Session shall
proceed directly to the subject matter at hand. No other matter may be considered unless so
concurred by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present.

14. During special sessions virtual participation by the members may be allowed;

RULE – VII PREPARATION OF THE PROPOSED ORDER OF BUSINESS

1. All agenda or business proposed to be included in the Order of Business of the Sangguniang
Kabataan shall be submitted in writing and with all the pertinent attachments to the SK Secretary
not later than 5:00 p.m. of Wednesday prior to the session.

2. The Secretary shall not later than 1:00 p.m. of Friday prior to the session make available all
proposed agenda or business to the Chairman of the Committee on Rules & Privileges or the
Vice Chairman in the absence of the Chairman or Member in the absence of both, that shall
finalize the Order of Business for the forthcoming SK session.
3. All proponents of motions and resolutions, including those emanating from privilege speeches,
shall submit at the same instance the draft, if not yet the final, copies of their proposals.
Resolutions resulting from committee hearings shall be drafted by the committee secretaries but
must be finalized by the committee chairmen prior to submission for inclusion in the Order of
Business.

4. All proposed agenda or business for discussion of the Sangguniang Kabataan shall be made in
writing and signed by the proponent. No proposed resolution not signed or endorsed by any
member of the SK shall be calendared.

5. At the reading of the Order of Business, the Chairman of the Committee on Rules & Privileges
or the Vice Chairman in the absence of the Chairman or Member in the absence of both, shall
add under Special Business any and all urgent matters emanating from the Sangguniang
Kabataan Chairperson. Matters in relation to the Calendared Business and matters for referrals
only shall also be added.

6. At any time during the session proper when no motion is before the body, any member may
move for the inclusion in the Order of Business any matter so urgent that action thereon by the
SK, to be relevant, must be made during the said session, subject to approval by majority of the
members present

7. Except for the routinary financial assistance appropriations for which have already been
generally included in the approved budget, no request for financial assistance shall be calendared
without the necessary endorsement from the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson.

RULE – VIII ROLL CALL

1. Upon every roll call of the Sangguniang Kabataan, the names of the members shall be called
in accordance with Section 1 of Rule V.

2. In the absence of a quorum, the members present are authorized to compel the attendance of
absent members. The names of the members shall be noted. Absent members with no sufficient
excuse given may, by order of a majority of those present, be arrested, wherever they may be
found and be brought to the session hall in custody and their attendance at the session secured.
This order shall be executed by the Sgt-at-Arms and by such officials as the Chairman may
designate for said purpose. When the members arrested are present in the Session Hall, the
Sangguniang Kabataan shall determine upon what condition they shall be discharged as
circumstances warrant.
3. Members who voluntarily appear shall be immediately admitted to the Session Hall, and they
shall report their names to the Secretary to have their presence recorded and their names entered
upon the minutes as present in accordance with Rule VI.

RULE-IX ORDER OF BUSINESS

1. In every session of the Sangguniang Barangay, the Order of Business shall be as follows:

a) Call to order
b) Roll Call
c) Sanggunian Prayer
d) Privilege Time
e) Reading and Approval of the Order of Business
f) Order of Business
1. Reading and Approval of the minutes of the previous session
2. Special Business or Order
3. Unfinished Business
4. New Business
5. Other Matters
6. Nominal Voting
g) Adjournment

2. The following terms shall be understood to mean:

a) Special Business or Order – includes business which requires an immediate action or

consideration by the Sangguniang Kabataan and which precedes any other business.

b) Unfinished Business – includes all undisposed business at the time of the adjournment of the
Sangguniang Kabataan, third reading of proposed ordinance(s) or resolution(s) for final voting as
well as, second reading of proposed ordinance(s) or resolution(s) submitted for discussion by the
Sangguniang Kabataan committees for discussion;

c) New Business – includes all proposed ordinance(s), resolutions, motions, recommendations

and other legislative measures presented at the first instance, for consideration of the
Sangguniang Kabataan.

d) Other Matters – are those which do not need the exercise of deliberative power of the
Sanggunian but which are merely for information purposes.

3. The minutes of the proceedings of the previous session(s) shall be furnished within reasonable
time to the Presiding Officer and all the members of the Sangguniang Kabataan together with the
agenda and pertinent materials for the next regular session for their study and guidance.
4. Any member may avail himself of his right to a privilege speech. If more than one member
desires to speak or make use of this privilege time, the first to apply shall be given the priority.
Any member who is not able to make use of this privilege time shall be given preference to
speak at the next regular session.

5. Anymember deciding to speak on Privilege Time shall be allowed not more than five (5)
minutes.

RULE – X DECORUM AND DEBATES

1. Debates and deliberations shall be conducted in the English language unless Asi or Filipino is
preferred by any individual participant.

2. When any member desires to speak on any matter, he shall raise his hand and when
recognized, shall rise and respectfully address himself only to the Chair.

3. In all cases, the member who has obtained the floor shall confine himself to the question under
debate or consideration avoiding personalities and shall refrain from uttering words which may
cast aspersion on the integrity of the Sangguniang Kabataan or any of its members. The Chair
shall rule any member to be out of order for violation thereof and may subject the member
concerned to be excluded from the Session Hall without prejudice to further disciplinary action.

4. When officers or members of any other government agency, or other officers or

representatives of non-government institutions, or other individual persons are invited by the
Sangguniang Kabataan to appear at the session to provide information or justification on matters
pending before it, or are permitted by the Sangguniang Kabataan to present proposals, all
members shall in word and in deed accord these guests or resource persons with utmost courtesy.
To enforce decorum in the session, the Chair shall rule a member out of order for irrelevant
questions or for questioning that tend to harass or embarrass the guest/resource person.

5. When an ordinance is submitted on second reading or when an important measure is under

consideration, the sponsor must present his measure and defend the same from scrutiny.

6. The member sponsoring any measure, ordinance or resolution under consideration may open
and close the debate; however, no member shall speak in debates or deliberations more than once
on the question, unless allowed by the Presiding Officer.

7. The members of the Sangguniang Kabataan shall attend the regular session in proper uniform -
attire with shoes or sandals. Polo Shirt/T-shirt during special session shall be allowed. Shorts,
tattered pants and sandals or slip-ons are not allowed even during committee hearings, except for
medical reason or physical impairment.

RULE – XI V O T I N G

Unless a roll call vote is chosen by the majority, the Chairman shall put a question to a vote by
raising of hands.

RULE – XII MOTIONS AND THEIR PROCEDURES

1. Every motion shall be entered in the minutes with the name of the members making and
seconding it.

2. When a motion has been made, the Chairman shall restate it to the Sangguniang Kabataan or if
it be in writing shall cause it to be read aloud by the SK Secretary before being debated.

3. When a motion is under debate, no other motion shall be entertained, except to adjourn, to
declare a recess, to lay on the table (which motion shall be decided without debate), to postpone
to the next regular session (or to postpone indefinitely) which motion shall have precedence in
that order.

4. When a motion is under consideration, a motion to amend shall be in order, and it shall be in
order to offer an amendment to the amendment, subject to the approval of the proponent.

5. No motion on a subject different from that under consideration shall be admitted under color
of amendment.

6. Any proposed amendment to an existing ordinance or resolution shall be submitted in writing

to the SK Secretary for inclusion by the Committee on Rules and Privileges in the Order of
Business in the forthcoming regular session.

7. Amendment to the title of an ordinance or resolution shall not be in order until after the entire
content/body has been completed.

8. When the reading of a paper (document, memorial or petition) other than the one upon which
the Sangguniang Barangay is called to a final vote, and the same is objected to by any member,
the same shall be resolved by a majority of the members present without need of further debates.
9. A motion to read any part of the Rules relevant to a pending question is equivalent to a point
of order and takes precedence over any motion other than to adjourn.

RULE – XIII ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, MESSAGES MEMORIALS AND

PETITIONS

1. Messages, reports, recommendations and other matters may be read in full before the
Sangguniang Kabataan and those that may need official action by the Sangguniang Kabataan
shall be referred to the proper committee.

2. Estimate of appropriation and all other communications from the different agencies which
have to be considered by the Sangguniang Kabataan or any of its committees and resolutions,
petitions and memorials addressed or indorsed to the Sangguniang Kabataan shall be reported to
the Sangguniang Kabataan and may be referred to the proper committee.

3. After consideration of any measure, ordinance or resolution, the committee concerned shall
report its recommendation to the Sangguniang Kabataan;

4. On the day of the consideration on second reading of a reported measure, ordinance or

resolution, the same shall be read in full with such amendments as the committee may have
proposed unless such reading shall be dispensed with by a majority vote of the members present
and thereafter the measure, ordinance or resolution shall be subject to debate, amendment and
parliamentary motions.

5. After the general debate is closed and the amendment disposed of, the proposed measure,
ordinance and resolution shall be voted for final approval but final voting thereon shall, unless
waived by two-thirds (2/3) majority vote, take place only when final copies shall have been
furnished as part of the agenda of the forthcoming regular session and/or flashed on the screen
and/or made available in each member’s monitor for one and all to read, except when the
Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson shall certify to the necessity of its immediate enactment.
Upon the last reading of the measure, ordinance, resolution, no amendment thereof shall be taken
thereafter, and the AYES and NAYS entered in the minutes.

6. All ordinances and any resolution or motion directing the payment of money or creating
liability, enacted or adopted by the Sangguniang Kabataan shall be forwarded to the
Sangguniang Kabataan. Within sixty (60) days after the receipt of the ordinance, resolution or
motion, the Sangguniang Kabataan shall return it with his approval or disapproval. If he does not
return it within that time, it shall be deemed approved. If he returns it with their disapproval his
reasons therefor in writing shall accompany it.

7. The committee proposing for the approval of an ordinance or resolution as a result of a hearing
on a matter referred to it by the SB shall file with the SK Secretary aside from the committee
report a draft of the proposal in time for inclusion in the agenda as Unfinished Business of the
forthcoming regular session.

8. Ifthe proposal is approved on second reading, the SK Secretary shall prepare a final copy of
the proposed ordinance or resolution in accordance with the deliberation of the Sangguniang
Barangay and shall submit it to Committee on Rules and Privileges for inclusion in the agenda of
the forthcoming regular session.

9. The author should indicate in the upper right corner of the proposal the latest revision number.

10. To easily locate reports of Committee and Public Hearings, each shall be given a code
number, for example, thus, if on a Committee Hearing: CH- (Acronym of Committee)-2016-01;
if under Public Hearing: PH-(Acronym of Committee)2016-1, also following a chronological
sequence.

11. All reports of Committee and Public Hearings shall be given each a code number, for
example, thus, if on a Committee Hearing: CH-(Acronym of Committee)-2016-01; if under
Public Hearing: PH-(Acronym of Committee)-2016-1, also following a chronological sequence.
The purpose for this is to easily locate the same for reference purposes.

RULE – XIV QUESTIONS OF PRIVILEGE

The following are considered as questions of privilege:

1. Those affecting the rights of the Sangguniang Kabataan collectively, its safety, dignity and the
integrity of its proceedings.

2. Those affecting the rights, reputation and conduct of the members, individually or their
representative capacity only.

3. Questions of privilege, which shall not be more than five (5) minutes, shall have precedence
over all other questions, except motions to adjourn.

RULE – XV PRIVILEGE QUESTIONS

1. Privilege Questions are those motions or subject matters which, under the Rules and
Regulations, take precedence over all other motions and subject matter.
 RULE – XVI THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES

1. No motion to suspend any specific provision of these Rules shall be entertained if not duly
seconded.

2. No specific Rule, shall be suspended except by an affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of all its
members.

3. Pending such motion, a motion to adjourn is in order. If the motion to adjourn is lost no same
motion shall be entertained until the vote is taken on the motion to suspend.

RULE – XVII RECONSIDERATION

1. When a motion, report, ordinance or resolution has been adopted or lost in the Sangguniang
Kabataan, it shall be in order for any member, who voted with the majority on the same, on
succeeding session, to move for the reconsideration thereof, and such motion shall take
precedence after the disposal of a pending question over all other questions, except a motion to
adjourn.

RULE – XVIII THE PAPERS

1. The committees, as they dispose of their business, shall have the papers relating thereto
delivered to the SK Secretary who shall keep and preserve them in the general files of the
Sangguniang Kabataan, for future reference; provided, however, that all papers of confidential
nature or those which the committee concerned, or the Sangguniang Kabataan, may order to be
confidential shall be placed in the confidential files.

2. No memorials, instruments, documents and other papers presented to the Sangguniang

Kabataan shall be withdrawn from its files without its leave. If withdrawn therefrom, certified
copies thereof shall be left in their place. But when an act may pass for the settlement of a claim,
the SK Secretary to the Sangguniang Kabataan is authorized to transmit to the Officer In-Charge
or the settlement thereof the papers or file/s in his office relating to such claim or may loan
temporarily to a Department Head or Chief of an office of the city any paper on file in his office
relating to any matter pending before such Department Head or Chief of an office taking receipt
thereof.
 RULE – XIX DISCIPLINARY ACTION

1. Any member of the Sanggunian who will not attend the regular session of the Sangguniang
Kabataan without justifiable reason shall be penalized of ( P. 300 pesos) of his/her Honorarium.

2. Any member of the Sanggunian who will not attend the special session of the Sangguniang
Barangay without justifiable reason shall be penalized of Five Hundred ( P 300.00) Pesos.

3. Any member of the Sanggunian who is late in regular/special session of the Sangguniang
Barangay without justifiable reason shall be penalized of ( P 150.00) Pesos.

4. Any member of the Sanggunian who is in not proper uniform during regular/special session of
the Sangguniang Kabataan without justifiable reason shall be penalized of ( P 100.00) Pesos on
the 3rd offense.

5. Any member of the Sanggunian who will not attend the regular or scheduled activities and
programs of the Sangguniang Kabataan without justifiable reason shall be penalized of ( P. 300
pesos) of his/her Honorarium.

RULE – XXII APPLICATION OF ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER

In the absence or inadequacy of any provision of these Rules, the provisions of the
current Robert’s Rules of Order, shall apply in a suppletory character.

LET COPIES of this resolution be furnished His Honor, the Sangguniang Kabataan
Chairperson, the Honorable Members of the Sangguniang Kabataan, and all concerned for their
information and guidance.

UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.

Adopted: November 22, 2023.

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WE HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the foregoing resolution.

KATHLYN F. FABITO
SK Secretary

Attested:

MICHSHE MAY F. MAGAY

SK Chairperson

Concurred:

JAZIL CHAIRE F. FABRO

SK Kagawad

HON. DARLENE F. SALSONA HON. GERARD F. SOLIDUM

SK Kagawad SK Kagawad

HON. MIA SCENT T. FALQUEZA HON. JENNY D. FONTAMILLAS

SK Kagawad SK Kagawad

HON. KURT JONES F. FETALVER

SK Kagawad

HON. JOSHUA M. GALINDEZ

SK Kagawad