Republic of the Philippines

City/Municipality of
Barangay

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OFFICE OF THE PUNONG BARANGAY

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO.

Series of

ORGANIZING THE BARANGAY FISHERIES AND AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (BFARMC)

WHEREAS, pursuant to RA 8550, LGU may create the Barangay and Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources Management Council whenever necessary;

WHEREAS, RA 8550 stipulates that the FARMC shall be formed by fisherfolk

organizations/cooperatives and NGOs in the locality and be assisted by the LGUs and other
government entities;

WHEREAS, RA 8550 further states that the LGUs, NGOs, fisherfolk, and other
concerned Pos shall undergo consultation and orientation on the formation of FARMC.

NOW, THEREFORE, I , Punong Barangay of

Barangay , City/Municipality of
, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law do hereby organize
the Barangay Fisheries and Agricultural Resources Management Committee (BFARMC) as
follows:

Section 1. Composition. The Barangay Fisheries and Agricultural Resources

Management Committee (BFARMC) is hereby organized to be constituted as follows:

Chairperson of the Sangguniang Barangay Committee on

Agriculture/Fisheries

Representative from BDC

Representative from an Accredited non-government organization

Representative from the private sector

 Eight (8) representatives of the fisher folk or fish workers
including the youth and the women sectors

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

Section 2. Functions. The Barangay Fisheries and Agricultural Resources Management

Committee (BFARMC) shall exercise the following functions:

1. Assist in the preparation of the barangay or city/municipal development plan and

submit such plan to the barangay or city/municipal development council;
2. Recommend the enactment of city/municipal fishery ordinances to the
sangguniang barangay or bayan through the committee on fisheries;
3. Assist in the enforcement of fishery laws, rules, and regulations in city/municipal
waters; and
4. Advise the sangguniang barangay or bayan on fishery matters through its
committee on fisheries.

Section 3. Funding Support. Funding support for the Barangay Fisheries and
Agricultural Resources Management Committee (BFARMC) shall be charged against the fund of
the Barangay Government subject to availability of funds and to the usual accounting and
auditing rules and regulations.

Let copies hereof be furnished to all concerned for information, reference, and guidance.

Done in Barangay , City/Municipality of

, Philippines this day of , .
        Punong Barangay