Position Qualifications and Composition Disqualifications Duties Appointing Authority

Barangay Appointive Officials

 Legal age  Being a Sangguniang Barangay member, a  Keep custody of all records of the Punong Barangay
Barangay  Qualified voter government employee or a relative of the Sanggunian and the barangay assembly  with the concurrence of the majority of the

Secretary* th
Actual resident of the barangay concerned Punong Barangay within the 4 civil degree meetings Sangguniang Barangay members
of consanguinity or affinity  Prepare and keep the minutes of all  appointment is not subject to attestation by
meetings of the Sanggunian and the the CSC
assembly
 Prepare a list of members of the assembly
and have the same posted in conspicuous
places within the barangay
 Assist in the preparation of all necessary
forms for the conduct of barangay
elections, initiatives, referenda or
plebiscites, in coordination with the
COMELEC
 Assist the municipal civil registrar in the
registration of births, deaths and marriages
 Keep an updated record of all inhabitants of
the barangay containing information on
name, address, place and date of birth,
sex, civil status, citizenship, occupation and
such other items of information as may be
prescribed by law or ordinances
 Submit a report on the actual number of
barangay residents as often as may be
required by the Sanggunian
 Serve as secretary of the Lupon
 Other functions as may be prescribed by
law or ordinance
 Legal age  Being a Sangguniang Barangay member, a  Keep custody of barangay funds and Punong Barangay
Barangay  Qualified voter government employee or a relative of the properties  with the concurrence of the majority of the
Treasurer*  Actual resident of the barangay concerned Punong Barangay within the 4th civil degree  Collect and issue official receipts for taxes, Sangguniang Barangay members
 Shall be bonded in accordance with of consanguinity or affinity fees, contributions, monies materials and  appointment is not subject to attestation by
existing laws in an amount to be all other resources accruing to the the CSC
determined by the Sangguniang Barangay barangay treasury and deposit the same in
but not exceeding P10,000.00 with the the account of the barangay in accordance
premiums for which shall be paid by the with the LGC
barangay  Disburse funds in accordance with the
financial procedures provided in the LGC
 Submit to the Punong Barangay a
statement covering the actual and
estimates of income and expenditures for
the preceding and ensuing calendar years,
subject to LGC
 Render a written accounting report of all
barangay funds and property under his
custody at the end of each calendar year,
and ensure that such report shall be made
available to the members of the barangay
assembly and other government agencies
concerned
 Certify as to the availability of funds
whenever necessary
 Plan and attend to the rural postal circuit
within his jurisdiction
 Other powers as may be prescribed by law
or ordinance
Qualifications, disqualifications, duties and functions of all other barangay officials, who are appointed by the Punong Barangay, shall be governed by the LGC and other laws or by barangay ordinance
Other appointive
officials
Others
Lupong  Composed of the Punong Barangay as  In barangays where majority of inhabitants Punong Barangay
Tagapamayap chairman and 10 to 20 members are members of indigenous cultural  Within 15 days from start of the term,
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  Constituted every 3 years communities, local systems of setting punong barangay issues a notice to
 Any person actually residing or working in disputes through their councils of datus or constitute the lupon and names of its
the barangay elders proposed members.
 Possessing integrity, impartiality,  Exercise administrative supervision over  Appointment done is within 10 days
independence of mind, sense of fairness the conciliation panels after posting period is over
and reputation for probity  Meet regularly once a month to provide a
 Holds office until a new lupon is constituted forum for exchange of ideas among its
on the 3rd year following his appointment members and the public on matters
unless sooner terminated by resignation, relevant to the amicable settlement of
transfer of residence or place of work or disputes and to enable various conciliation
withdrawal of appointment by the punong panel members to share with one another
barangay with the concurrence of majority their observations and experiences in
of all members of the lupon effecting speedy resolution of disputes
 Other powers and perform other duties
 Deemed as persons in authority
 Serves without compensation
 Constituted for each dispute consisting of 3  Elect from among themselves the chairman  Chosen by parties
Pangkat ng members to be chosen by the parties to and secretary  If parties fail to agree on the pangkat
Tagapagkasundo dispute from the list of members of the  Secretary prepares the minutes of the membership, it shall be determined by lots
Lupon pangkat proceedings and submit a copy drawn by the Lupon chairman
duly attested to by the chairman to the
lupon secretary and to the proper city or
municipal court, issues and serves notices
to parties concerned, and issues certified
true copies of any public record in his
custody
Appointive Officials for Municipalities, Cities and Provinces
 Citizen of the Philippines  Attend meetings of the sanggunian and Vice governor/mayor
Secretary to the  Resident of the LGU concerned keep a journal of its proceedings
Sanggunian*  Good moral character  Keep seal of the LGU and affix it with his
 Holder of a college degree preferably in signature to all ordinances, resolutions and
law, commerce or public administration other official acts of the sanggunian and
from a recognized college or university present the same to the presiding officer for
 First grade civil service eligible his signatur
 Forward to the governor or mayor, and
Sangguniang
Panglungsod/Bayan/Panlalawigan for
approval copies of ordinances enacted by
the Sanggunian and duly certified by the
presiding officer
 Record in a book all ordinances and
resolutions with date of passage and
publication thereof
 Translate into local dialect all ordinances
and resolutions immediately after their
approval and cause publication of the same
together with the original version according
to LGC
 Custodian of local archives and library
 Citizen of the Philippines  Advise the local chief executive, the Secretary of Finance from a list of 3 qualified
Treasurer*  Resident of the LGU concerned sanggunian and other local government nominees submitted by mayor or governor
 Good moral character and national officials concerned regarding
 Holder of a college degree preferably in disposition of local government funds
law, commerce or public administration  Take custody of and exercise proper
from a recognized college or university management of funds of LGU
 First grade civil service eligible  Take charge of the disbursement of all local
 Experience in treasury or accounting government funds and other funds
service for at least 5 years for entrusted to him by law or competent
provincial/city treasurer, and 3 years for authority
municipal treasurer  Inspect private commercial and industrial
establishments within the jurisdiction of
LGU in relation to the implementation of tax
ordinances
 For provincial treasurer, exercise technical
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 Citizen of the Philippines
Assistant  Resident of the LGU concerned
Treasurer**  Good moral character
 Holder of a college degree preferably in
law, commerce or public administration
from a recognized college or university
 First grade civil service eligible
 Experience in treasury or accounting
service for at least 5 years for
provincial/city treasurer, and 3 years for
municipal treasurer
 Citizen of the Philippines
Assessor*  Resident of the LGU concerned
 Good moral character
 Holder of a college degree preferably in
civil, mechanical, engineering, commerce
or other related course from a recognized
college or university
 First grade civil service eligible
 Experience in real property assessment
work or in any related field for at least 5
years for city/provincial assessor, and 3
years for municipal assessor
 Citizen of the Philippines
Assistant  Resident of the LGU concerned
Assessor**  Good moral character
 Holder of a college degree preferably in
civil, mechanical, engineering, commerce
or other related course from a recognized
college or university
 First grade civil service eligible
 Experience in real property assessment
work or in any related field for at least 3
years for city/provincial assessor, and 1
year for municipal assessor
supervision over all treasury offices of
component cities and municipalities
 Assist the treasurer and perform such Secretary of Finance from a list of 3 qualified
duties as the treasurer may assign him nominees submitted by mayor or governor
 Authority to administer oaths concerning
notices and notifications to those
delinquent in the payment of the real
property tax and concerning official matters
relating to the accounts of the treasurer or
arising in the offices of the treasurer and
the assessor.
 Appraisal, assessment and valuation of real Mayor/Governor
properties within the territory of the LGU  Subject to confirmation by the
 Conduct frequent physical surveys to verify Sanggunian
and determine whether all real properties
within the province are properly listed in the
assessment rolls
 Preparation, installation and maintenance
of a system of tax mapping
 Preparation of a schedule of the fair market
values of the different classes of real
properties within territory of LGU
 For assessor of component city or
municipality, attend all sessions of the local
board of assessment appeals whenever his
assessment is subject of the appeal
 For provincial assessor, exercise technical
supervision and visitorial functions over all
city and municipal assessors
 Assist assessor and perform such duties as Mayor/Governor
the assessor may assign to him  Subject to confirmation by the
 Authority to administer oaths on all Sanggunian
declarations of real property for purposes of
assessment
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  Citizen of the Philippines
Accountant*  Resident of the LGU concerned
 Good moral character
 Certified public accountant
 Experience in the treasury or accounting
service for at least 5 years for
provincial/city accountant and 3 years for
municipal accountant
 Citizen of the Philippines
Budget Officer*  Resident of the LGU concerned
 Good moral character
 Holder of a college degree preferably in
accounting, economics, public
administration, or any related course from a
recognized college or university
 First grade civil service eligible
 Experience in government budgeting or in
any related field for at least 5 years for
provincial/city officer, and at least 3 years
for municipal officer
 Citizen of the Philippines
Planning and  Resident of the LGU concerned
Development  Good moral character
Coordinator*  Holder of a college degree preferably in
urban planning, development studies,
economics, public administration or any
related course from a recognized college or
university
 First grade civil service eligible
 Experience in development planning or in
any related field for at least 5 years for
provincial/city officer, and at least 3 years
for municipal officer
 Citizen of the Philippines
Engineer*  Resident of the LGU concerned
 Good moral character
 Accounting and internal audit services of Mayor/Governor
the LGU concerned  Subject to confirmation by the
 Prepare and submit financial statements to Sanggunian
the governor/mayor and to the Sanggunian  IN THE APPOINTMENT OF
 Apprise the Sangunian and other LGU ACCOUNTANT, THE CODE
officials on financial conditions and REQUIRES THAT PREFERENCE IS
operations of LGU GIVEN TO THE INCUMBEN CHIEF
 Prepare statements of cash advances, ACCOUNTANT OF THE
liquidation, salaries, allowances, TREASURER’S OFFICE
reimbursements and remittances of LGU
 Prepare statements of journal vouchers
and liquidation
 Certify availability of budgetary allotment to
which expenditures and obligations may be
properly charge
 Prepare journals and analysis of obligations
and maintain and keep all records and
reports related
 Prepare forms, orders and circulars Mayor/Governor
embodying instructions on budgetary and  Subject to confirmation by the
appropriation matters for signature of Sanggunian
governor/mayor
 Assist in the mayor/governor in the
preparation of budget and during budget
hearing
 Submit periodic budgetary reports to DBM
 Assist Sanggunian in reviewing the
approved budgets of component LGUs
 Supervision and control of the secretariat of Mayor/Governor
the Local Development Council  Subject to confirmation by the
 Formulate integrated economic, social, Sanggunian
physical and other development plans and
policies for consideration of local
government development council
 Prepare comprehensive plans and other
development planning documents for
consideration of local development council
 Monitor and evaluate implementation of
development programs, projects and
activities
 Analyze the income and expenditure
patterns and formulate and recommend
fiscal plans and policies for consideration of
finance committee
 Promote people participation in
development planning
 Initiate, review and recommend changes in Mayor/Governor
policies and objectives, procedures,  Subject to confirmation by the
practices in infrastructure development and Sanggunian
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  Licensed civil engineer
 Experience in practice of profession for at
least 5 years for provincial/city engineer
and 3 years for municipal engineer
 Citizen of the Philippines
Health Officer*  Resident of the LGU concerned
 Good moral character
 Licensed medical practitioner
 Experience for at least 5 years for
provincial/city officer, and 3 years for
municipal officer
 Citizen of the Philippines
Civil Registrar*  Resident of the LGU concerned
 Good moral character
 Holder of a college degree from a
recognized college or university
 First grade civil service eligible
 Experience in civil registry work for at least
5 years for city/provincial civil registrar and
for 3 years for municipal registrar
 Citizen of the Philippines
Administrator*  Resident of the LGU concerned
 Good moral character
 Holder of a college degree preferably in
law, public administration or any other
related course from a recognized college or
university
 First grade civil service eligible
 Experience in management and
administration work for at least 5 years for
provincial/city administrator and at least 3
years for municipal administrator
public works
 Advise governor or mayor on infrastructure,
public works and other engineering matters
 Administer, coordinate, supervise and
control of construction, maintenance,
improvement and repair of roads, bridges
and other engineering and public works
 Provide engineering services to LGU
 For provincial engineer, exercise technical
supervision over all engineering offices of
component cities and municipalities
 Take charge of office on health services, Mayor/Governor
supervise the personnel and staff,  Subject to confirmation by the
formulate program implementation Sanggunian
 Formulate measures for consideration of
the Sanggunian and provide technical
assistance and support to governor/mayor
 Conduct sanitary inspections of all
business establishments selling food items
or accommodations in accordance with the
Sanitation Code
 For provincial health officer, exercises
general supervision over health officers of
component cities and municipalities
 Responsible for civil registration program in Mayor/Governor
the LGU concerned, pursuant to Civil  Subject to confirmation by the
Registry law, the Civil Code and other Sanggunian
pertinent laws
 Coordinate with the NSO in conducting
educational campaigns for vital registration
 Assisting in the preparation of demographic
and other statistics for the local government
 Receive applications for issuance of
marriage licenses and supporting
certificates and publication thereof for the
prescribed period have been complied with,
issue the license upon payment of the
authorized fee of the treasurer
 Transmit to the Office of Civil Registrar
General duplicate copies of registered
documents required by law
 File, keep and preserve in a secure place
the books required by law
 Develop plans and strategies and upon Mayor/Governor
approval, implement them which have to do  Subject to confirmation by the
with the management and administration- Sanggunian
related programs and programs which the  One of the three local government
governor/mayor is empowered to appointive officials (legal officer,
implement and which the Sanggunian is information officer) whose term is
empowered to provide coterminous with the appointing
 Assist in the coordination of work of all authority
officials of the LGU under the supervision,
direction, and control of the governor/mayor
 Convene chiefs of offices and other officials
of the LGU
 Frontline of the delivery of administrative
support services, particularly those related
to the situations during and in the aftermath
of man-made and natural disasters and
calamities
 Recommend to the Sanggunian and advise
the governor/mayor on all other matters
relative to the management and
administration of LGU
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  Citizen of the Philippines
Legal Officer*  Resident of the LGU concerned
 Good moral character
 Member of the Philippine Bar
 Practiced his profession for at least 5 years
for provincial/city legal officer and at least 3
years for municipal legal officer
 Citizen of the Philippines
Agriculturist  Resident of the LGU concerned
* for provincial  Good moral character
** for city and  Holder of a college degree in agriculture or
municipal any related course from a recognized
college or university
 First grade civil service eligible
 Practiced profession in agriculture or
acquired experience in a related field for at
least 5 years for provincial and city
agriculturist, and at least 3 years for
municipal agriculturist
 Formulate measures for consideration of Mayor/Governor
Sanggunian  Subject to confirmation by the
 Provide legal assistance and support to Sanggunian
governor/mayor in carrying out the delivery  One of the three local government
of basic services appointive officials (administrator,
 Represent the LGU in all civil actions and information officer) whose term is
special proceedings wherein the LGU or coterminous with the appointing
any official thereof, in his official capacity, is authority
a party: Provided that in actions where a  Primarily confidential officer
component city/municipality is a party
adverse to the provincial government or to
another component city/municipality, a
special legal officers may be employed to
represent the adverse party
 Draft ordinances, contracts, bonds, leases
and other instruments, when required by
governor/mayor, and provide comments
and recommendations on instruments
already drawn
 Render opinion in writing on any question
of law when requested by governor/mayor
 Investigate or cause to be investigated any
local official/employee for administrative
neglect or misconduct in office and
recommend action to the
governor/mayor/Sanggunian
 Investigate or cause to be investigated any
person, firm or corporation holding any
franchise or exercising any public privilege
for failure to comply with any term of
franchise, and recommend action to
governor/mayor/Sanggunian
 Initiate and prosecute in the interest of LGU
concerned any civil action on any bond,
lease or other contract upon any breach or
violation thereof, when directed by
governor/mayor/Sanggunian
 Review and submit recommendations on
ordinances approved and orders issued by
component units
 Frontline of protecting human rights and
prosecuting any violations thereof
particularly those which occur during and in
the aftermath of man-made or natural
disaster (Human Rights Lawyer)
 Formulate measures for approval of Mayor/Governor
Sanggunian  Subject to approval of the
 Provide technical assistance and support to Sanggunian
mayor/governor
 Ensure delivery of basic services and
provisions for adequate facilities as
provided under Section 17 of LGC
 Recommend to Sanggunian and advise
governor/mayor on all other matters related
to agriculture and aquaculture
 Provide maximum assistance and access
to resources in the production, processing,
and marketing of agricultural and
aquacultural and marine products for
farmers, fishermen and local entrepreneurs
 Assist mayor/governor in establishment of
demonstration farms or aquaculture or
marine products and delivery of extension
services
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 Citizen of the Philippines
Social Welfare and  Resident of the LGU concerned
Development  Good moral character
Officer  Holder of a college degree preferably in
* for provincial and sociology or any other related course from
city a recognized college or university
** for municipal  First grade civil service eligible
 Practice of social work for at least 5 years
for provincial/city welfare officer and 3
years for municipal welfare officer
 Citizen of the Philippines
Environment and  Resident of the LGU concerned
Natural Resources  Good moral character
Officer**  Holder of a college degree preferably in
environment, forestry, agriculture or any
related course from a recognized college or
university
 First grade civil service eligible
 Experience in environmental and natural
resources management, conservation and
utilization for at least 5 years for
provincial/city officer, and 3 for municipal
officer
 Citizen of the Philippines
Architect**  Resident of the LGU concerned
 Good moral character
 Duly licensed architect
 Experience for at least 5 years for
provincial/city architect, and 3 for municipal
architect
 Coordinate with government agencies and
NGOs which promote agricultural
productivity through appropriate technology
compatible with environmental integrity
 Formulate measures for approval of Mayor/Governor
Sanggunian  Subject to approval of the
 Provide technical assistance and support to Sanggunian
governor/mayor
 Ensure compliance with Section 17 of LGC
on delivery of basic services
 Identify basic needs of the needy,
disadvantaged and the impoverished
 Provide relief and appropriate crisis
intervention for victims of abuse and
exploitation
 Assist the governor/mayor in implementing
barangay level program for the total
development and protection of children up
to 6 years old
 Facilitate implementation of welfare
programs for disabled, elderly and victims
of drug addiction, rehabilitation of prisoners
and parolees, prevention of juvenile
delinquency
 Recommend to Sanggunian and advise
governor/mayor on all other matters related
to social welfare and development services
which will improve the livelihood and living
conditions of inhabitants
 Formulate measures for consideration of Mayor/Governor
Sanggunian  Subject to approval of the
 Provide technical assistance support to the Sanggunian
governor/mayor
 Develop plans and strategies
 Establish, maintain, protect and preserve
communal forests, watershed, tree parks,
mangroves, greenbelts and similar forest
projects and commercial forest
 Manage and maintain seed banks and
produce seedlings for forests and tree
parks
 Promote the small-scale mining and
utilization of mineral resources, particularly
mining of gold
 Coordinate with government agencies and
NGOs
 Recommend to Sanggunian and advise the
governor/mayor on all other matters relative
to the protection, conservation, maximum
utilization, application of appropriate
technology and other matters related to
environment and natural resources
 Formulate measures for consideration of Mayor/Governor
Sanggunian  Subject to approval of the
 Provide technical assistance to Sanggunian
governor/mayor
 Develop plans and strategies
 Prepare and recommend for consideration
of the Sanggunian the architectural plan
and design for the LGU including the
renewal of slums and blighted areas, land
reclamation activities, the greening of land
and appropriate planning of marine and
foreshore areas
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 Citizen of the Philippines
Information  Resident of the LGU concerned
Officer**  Good moral character
 Holder of a college degree preferably in
journalism, mass communication or any
related course from a recognized college or
university
 First grade civil service eligible
 Experience in writing articles and research
papers or in writing for print, television or
broadcast media for at least 3 years for
provincial/city officer and 1 year for
municipal officer
 Citizen of the Philippines
Cooperatives  Resident of the LGU concerned
Officer**  Good moral character
 Holder of a college degree preferably in
business administration with special
training in cooperatives or any related
course from a recognized college or
university
 First grade civil service eligible
 Experience in cooperatives organization
and management for at least 5 years for
provincial/city officer, and 3 years for
municipal officer
 Citizen of the Philippines
Population Officer**  Resident of the LGU concerned
 Good moral character
 Holder of a college degree with specialized
training in population development from a
recognized college or university
 First grade civil service eligible
 Experience in implementation of programs
on population development or responsible
parenthood for at least 5 years for
provincial/city officer, and 3 years for
 Review and recommend for appropriate
action the architectural plans and design
submitted by governmental and
nongovernmental entities, especially those
for undeveloped, underdeveloped and
poorly designed areas
 Recommend to the Sanggunian and advise
the governor/mayor on all matters relative
to architectural planning and design as it
relates to the total socioeconomic
development of LGU
 Formulate measures for consideration of Mayor/Governor
Sanggunian  Subject to approval of the
 Provide technical assistance to Sanggunian
mayor/governor  Coterminous with appointing authority
 Develop strategies/plans which concern
public information and research data
 Provide relevant, adequate and timely
information to LGU and its residents
 Furnish information and data on LGUs to
government agencies as may be required
by law or ordinance; and NGOs to be
furnished to said agencies and
organizations
 Maintain effective liaison with various
sectors of the community on matters and
issues that affect the livelihood and quality
of life of inhabitants and encourage support
for programs of the government
 Recommend to Sanggunian and advise the
governor/mayor on matters relative to
public information and research data as it
relates to the total socioeconomic
development of LGU
 Formulate measures for consideration of Mayor/Governor
Sanggunian  Subject to approval of the
 Provide technical assistance and support to Sanggunian
the mayor/governor in carrying out
measures to ensure delivery of basic
services and provision of facilities through
the development of cooperatives
 Assist in the organization of cooperatives
 Provide technical and other forms of
assistance to existing cooperatives to
enhance their viability as an economic
enterprise and social organization
 Assist cooperatives in establishing linkages
with government agencies and NGOs
 Recommend to Sanggunian and advise the
mayor on matters relative to cooperatives
development and viability-enhancement
which will improve the livelihood and quality
of life of the inhabitants;
 Formulate measures for consideration of Mayor/Governor
Sanggunian  Subject to approval of the
 Provide technical assistance and support to Sanggunian
governor/mayor
 Develop plans/strategies and implement
them which have to do with integration of
population development principles and
methods and projects
 Assist the governor/mayor in
implementation of Constitutional provisions
relative to population development and
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 Citizen of the Philippines
Veterinarian**  Resident of the LGU concerned
 Good moral character
 Licensed doctor of veterinary medicine
 Practiced for profession for at least 3 years
for provincial or city veterinarian, and 1
year for municipal veterinarian
 Citizen of the Philippines
General Services  Resident of the LGU concerned
Officer  Good moral character
* for provincial and  Holder of a college degree preferably in
city public administration, business
** for municipal administration and management from a
recognized college or university
 First grade civil service eligible
 Experience in general services, including
management of supply, property, solid
waste disposal and general sanitation for at
least 5 years for provincial/city officer and 3
years for municipal officer
*mandatory; **optional
promotion of responsible parenthood
 Establish and maintain an updated data
bank for program operations, development
planning and an educational program to
ensure the people’s participation in and
understanding of population development
 Implement training programs responsive to
the cultural heritage of inhabitants
 Formulate measures for consideration of Mayor/Governor
Sanggunian  Subject to approval of the
 Provide technical assistance and support to Sanggunian
governor/mayor
 Develop plans and strategies on those with
veterinary-related activities
 Advise governor/mayor on matters
pertaining to slaughter of animals for
human consumption and regulation of
slaughterhouse
 Regulate keeping of domestic animals
 Regulate and inspect poultry, milk and
dairy products for public consumption
 Enforce all laws and regulations for
prevention of cruelty to animals
 Measures to eradicate, prevent or cure all
forms of animal diseases
 Recommend to Sanggunian and advise
governor/mayor on matters relative to
veterinary services which will increase the
number and improve the quality of
livestock, poultry and other domestic
animals used for work or human
consumption
 Formulate measures for consideration of Mayor/Governor
Sanggunian  Subject to approval of the
 Provide technical assistance and support to Sanggunian
governor/mayor
 Develop and implement plans and
strategies which have to do with general
services supportive of the welfare of
inhabitants
 Take custody and be accountable for all
properties owned by LGU and those
granted to it in form of donation, reparation,
assistance and counterpart of joint projects
 Assign building or land space to local
officials
 Perform archival and record management
of records of offices