REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

Province of Lanao del Sur
ISLAMIC CITY OF MARAWI
BARANGAY PINDOLONAN

Office of the Barangay Chairman

SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY INTERNAL RULES OF PROCEDURE SANGGUNIANG
BARANGAY OF PINDOLONAN

WHEREAS, the foregoing Sangguniang Barangay Internal Rules of Procedure are

necessary in order to govern the orderly conduct of the members of the Sangguniang
Barangay;

WHEREAS, the promulgation of these rules is imperative in the efficient

discharge of the powers, duties, and functions of the members of the Sangguniang
Barangay, pursuant to the pertinent provisions as found therein in the Local
Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160).

NOW THEREFORE, on motion of Kagawad Sadat S. Diamla, duly seconded by

Kagawad Saiba S. Panambolan, be it resolved as it is hereby resolved, to adopt the
following Internal Rules of Procedure of the Sangguniang Barangay of Pindolonan.

RULE I – COMPOSITION SEC 1. The officials of Barangay Pindolonan are composed of

the Punong Barangay, the seven (7) Sangguniang Barangay members, the Sangguniang
Kabataan Chairman, the barangay secretary, and the barangay treasurer (SEC. 387, RA
7160)

SEC. 2. – The Punong Barangay, as Chairman, the regular members of the Sangguniang
Barangay, SK Chairman, the Barangay Secretary and Treasurer, shall assume office on
the day and in the manner as provided for by law.

RULE II- PRESIDING OFFICER

SEC. 1. – The Punong Barangay shall be the Presiding Officer of the Sangguniang
Barangay. The Presiding Officer shall vote only to break a tie.

SEC 2. – In the event of the inability of the Punong Barangay to preside over the session,
the Barangay Kagawad who is first in rank shall preside the session.

SEC. 3. – The powers, duties and functions of the Punong Barangay are provided for by
SEC. 389 of RA 7160

RULE III – THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY

SEC. 1. Composition. The Sangguniang Barangay, the legislative body of the barangay,
shall be composed of the Punong Barangay as presiding officer, and the seven (7)
regular sangguniang barangay members elected at large, the SK Chairman (ex-officio),
as members. (SEC. 390, RA 7160)
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Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Province of Lanao del Sur
ISLAMIC CITY OF MARAWI
BARANGAY PINDOLONAN

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SEC. 2. The powers, duties, and functions of the Sangguniang Barangay are provided
for by SEC.391 of RA7160

SEC. 3 – The other duties of the Sangguniang Barangay members are provided for by
Sec. 392 of RA7160

RULE IV – APPOINTIVE BARANGAY OFFICIALS

SEC. 1 – Barangay Secretary. The appointment, qualifications, powers and duties of the
barangay treasurer are provided for by SEC. 395 of RA 7160

SEC. 2 – Barangay Treasurer. The appointment, qualifications, powers and duties of the
barangay treasurer are provided for by SEC. 395 of RA 7160

RULE V. THE STANDING COMMITTEES

SEC. 1. The Committees. The creation and composition of the standing committees in
the Sangguniang Barangay shall be the first order of business for the Sangguniang
Barangay. The following are the standing committees of the Sangguniang Barangay.

1. COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
2. COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
3. COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
4. COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE
5. COMMITTEE ON URBAN PLANNING AND LAND USE
6. COMMITTEE ON HEALTH
7. COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL SERVICES
8. COMMITTEE ON PEACE AND ORDER
9. COMMITTEE ON YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
10. COMMITTEE ON WOMEN AND GENDER DEVELOPMENT
11. COMMITTEE ON ETHICS AND GOOD GOVERNMENT
12. COMMITTEE ON RULES AND AMENDMENTS
13. COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND SANITATION
14. COMMITTEE ON CULTURE AND TOURISM

SEC. 2. Composition. A committee shall be composed of a Chairman and two members.

Except those whose appointments are provided for by law, the Chairman and its
members shall be choosen by virtue of a majority vote of all the members of the
Barangay Council.
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Province of Lanao del Sur
ISLAMIC CITY OF MARAWI
BARANGAY PINDOLONAN

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SEC 3. Committee Chairmanship. a) A Sangguniang Barangay member may hold one

or more committee chairmanship upon approval of the majority. b) The Punong
Barangay, may choose to, upon approval by the majority of the Barangay Council, hold
chairmanship in any of the above committees in the event that no Council member is
available for the said position.

SEC. 4. In the event of reorganizing the Committees, the Chairmanship and Membership
of the committee shall be determined by a majority vote of all the members of the
Barangay Council.

SEC. 5. The powers, duties, and functions of the following committees are as follows:

1) COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - With jurisdiction regarding all matters relating to

budget, appropriation and the expenditure of funds as found in the Annual Budget and
Supplemental Budgets of the Barangay.

2) COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS – With jurisdiction in raising other funding

requirements for the barangay, including fund raising for barangay programs and
activities, and the management of funds raised from the same.

3) COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION – The development and enhancement of formal and

technical education, local scholarships, distribution of educational materials for indigent
children, training of out of school youth, and the improvement of educational facilities,
e.g. Day Care Centers, in the barangay.

4) COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE – Planning, construction, maintenance,

improvement and repairs of public buildings, roads, parks, basketball courts and gyms,
playgrounds and other public buildings; drainage, sewerage, seawalls, and sea swell
control and protection; and irrigation and water facilities.

5) COMMITTEE ON URBAN PLANNING AND LAND USE – Duty to deal with matters
relating to land use and applications, land disputes and cases, subdivision development
and real estate development, and tourism growth and development.

6) COMMITTEE ON HEALTH – Measures and programs to ensure delivery of health

services, all matters related to the procurement of medicines and provisions for
indigents; health services for the disadvantaged groups, including the elderly, the
disabled, street children, and drug dependents.
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Province of Lanao del Sur
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7) COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL SERVICES – The provisions for basic social services,

especially medical and financial assistance to indigent patients and their families, in
coordination with the LINGAP Program of the City Government, other forms of financial
assistance to indigents and senior citizens, feeding programs, and other programs
concerning public and social welfare.

8) COMMITTEE ON PEACE AND ORDER – Maintenance of peace and order, fire

prevention and control measures and all other matters related to peace and order and
public safety, including mitigating the impact of calamities and quick response team
creation and dispatch.

9) COMMITTEE ON YOUTH ANDSPORTS DEVELOPMENT – Youth welfare, education,

and sports development. This Committee shall be chaired by the Sangguniang Kabataan
Chairman as provided for by Section 430 of R.A. 7160.

10) COOMMITTEE ON WOMEN AND GENDER DEVELOPMENT – Women’s welfare,

rights and privileges, Gender and Development projects and programs, Women’s and
Senior Citizens’ organizations, Child Protection and Welfare, Violence Against Women
issues and concerns and interventions, Family welfare, Family planning and all other
matters related to women and gender development.

11) COMMITTEE ON ETHICS AND GOOD GOVERNANCE – With jurisdiction regarding

ethics and moral conduct of barangay officials; The Committee may make
recommendation to file cases against barangay officials for dishonesty, tardiness and
absenteeism and abuse of authority; ensuring transparency and accountability in the
barangay. It is also tasked to promote good housekeeping and ethical leadership
practices in the barangay as an LGU.

12) COMMITTEE ON RULES AND AMENDMENTS – With jurisdiction in the

introduction and amendments to internal rules and procedures, the drafting and
introduction and amendments to barangay ordinances and other related legislative
functions.

13) COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND SANITATION – With the main duty of

maintaining cleanliness and sanitation, inspection of establishment found to violate
sanitation laws in coordination with government agencies. The duty of this committee
also includes ensuring the regular collection of garbage and the implementation of RA
9003 in the barangay, and the introduction of activities related to the protection of the
environment, climate change mitigation, including tree planting and coastal clean-up
drives.
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Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Province of Lanao del Sur
ISLAMIC CITY OF MARAWI
BARANGAY PINDOLONAN

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14) COMMITTEE ON CULTURE AND TOURISM – The promotion and development of

tourism in the barangay, the preservation of the barangay’s cultural heritage, and other
similar functions. The committee is tasked to coordinate with concerned agencies on the
promotion of local tourism and the preservation and promotion of the barangay’s
cultural heritage for the benefit of the constituents and the local populace.

RULE VI. SESSIONS OF THE BARANGAY COUNCIL

SEC. 1. – Schedule of Regular Sessions. The regular session of the Barangay Council shall
be every First and Third Saturday of the Month at 9 o’clock In the morning.

SEC. 2. – Venue of Sessions – Sessions of the Sangguniang Barangay shall be held at the
Session Hall of the Sangguniang Barangay of Pindolonan.

SEC. 3. – Special Sessions. A special session may be called by the Punong Barangay or by
three members of the Barangay Council. Only the agenda written in the notice which
will be distributed three days before the session shall be taken up.

SEC. 4. – Start of Sessions. About fifteen minute before the appointed time of the session,
the Secretary shall inform all the members of the Barangay Council to be present at the
session hall. After which he or she shall inform the Presiding Officer that the session can
commence.

SEC. 5. – Recess. The presiding Officer or upon motion of any member of the Barangay
Council, a recess of 5 minutes may be declared by the Presiding Officer.

SEC. 6. – Attendance. Every member of the Sangguniang Barangay shall be present in all
sessions. They may be excused only for the following reasons: a) When a member is sick
or force majeure; b) On official leave of absence and; c) On Official Business;

SEC. 7. – Attire and Decorum. All members shall be in semi-formal attire during
sessions. Members of the Sangguniang Barangay shall observe courtesy and utmost
respect for each other. They must observe proper decorum during all proceedings and
deliberations.

SEC. 8. – Notice of Session. The Barangay Secretary shall distribute a notice of session,
both regular and special, at least three days prior to the schedule.

SEC. 9. – Motion to Adjourn. At any time after the roll call has been completed, a motion
to adjourn shall be in order if approved by all those present and as such all deliberations
shall be suspended.
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Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Province of Lanao del Sur
ISLAMIC CITY OF MARAWI
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SEC. 10. – Quorum. The presence of the majority of all the members of the Sangguniang
Barangay shall constitute a quorum to transact official business. As a general rule,
quorum is interpreted to mean one half plus one (50% + 1) of the entire members. If
there is no quorum, the presiding officer may declare a recess of not more than thirty
minutes and wait for other members to come; or the majority of the member present
may move to adjourn the session from time to time or day to day. The Barangay Council
may also compel the immediate attendance of an absent member without due or
justifiable reason by members of the Police force to arrest the absent member and
present him at the session hall. But if there is still no quorum despite the above, the
Presiding Officer may moto propio or upon proper motion from the floor duly adopted
by the body, declare the session adjourned for lack of quorum.

RULE VII. ORDER OF BUSINESS

SEC. 1. – The order of business of the Sangguniang Barangay shall be as follows:

a) Call to Order
b) Invocation
c) National Anthem
d) Roll Call
e) Declaration of Quorum
f) Reading and Approval of the Previous Minutes
g) Letters and Official Communications
h) Chairman’s Time and Report
i) Unfinished Business
j) Business for the Day
k) Committee Reports
l) Other Matters
m) Adjournment

RULE VIII. SUSPENSION OF RULES

SEC. 1. – Rules may be suspended, on the motion of any of the members of the Barangay
Council, for the sole purpose of the question on matter pending at the time the motion
for which said suspension is made. Rules may also be suspended to allow any official
guest or visitor to take on the floor during a point of inquiry.

RULES IX. DISCIPLINE OF MEMBERS

SEC. 1. Any member of the Sangguniang Barangay found guilty of disorderly conduct by
any competent court, or commits acts of dishonesty, negligence, corruption or violates
any of the grounds as found therein in pertinent laws or incurs absences without
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justifiable cause for beyond three consecutive regular sessions, may be censured,
reprimanded, and suspended for not more than sixty (60) days, or expelled upon the
decision of any competent Court of Law (SEC.60, RA 7160). The procedures as stated in
the said section of RA 7160 shall be observed.

RULE X. AMENDMENTS TO RULES

SEC. 1. These internal rules of procedure may be amended at any regular session by a
2/3 vote of all the Sangguniang Barangay members.

RULE XI. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

SEC. 1. Repealing Clause. All previous Internal Rules of Procedure passed by the
previous Sangguniang Barangay are hereby repealed, amended of modified accordingly.

SEC. 2. Separability Clause. – If, for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of this
ordinance shall be held to be unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions
hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SEC. 3. Effectivity Clause. – This Internal Rules of Procedure shall take effect after its
approval by the majority members of the Barangay Council.

Adopted January 21, 2019 by the Council of Barangay Pindolonan.

Approved:

HON. SACAYO D. SUMNDAD

Punong Barangay

Attested:

NORJANAH T. LANGCO
Barangay Secreta