LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT 3.

Debureaucratization - is the transfer of some

public function and responsibilities, which
 Local Government refers to political
government may perform, to private entities or non
administrative division of a state.
government organization.
 This is within the act of physically reaching the
citizens to governs with the official elected if
not appointed by elected official.
 Autonomy of local government unit (Sec 25,
Art. II & Sec. 2 and 3 Art X of Constitution).
The Constitution is mandated the Congress to
“enact a local government code”.
 Local Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160)
 Sen. Aquilino “nene” Pimentel - father of
Local Government Code
 Practicable element of the national government
Structures of Local Government Units
for local functions.

Characteristic of Local Government Units

Creation, Conversion, Division, Merger and
1. It must exist as an organized entity.
Abolition of LGUs
2. It must possess governmental accountability to
A province, city, municipality, or barangay
the public at large officials.
shall be created, divided, merged, abolished or its
3. It must have substantial autonomy.
boundary substantially altered, in accordance with
the criteria established in the local government code
Decentralization
and subject to approval by a majority of the votes
Under the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA
cast in a plebiscite in the political units directly
7610), the national government transfer substantial
affected. (Section 10, Article X of the 1987)
powers, function and responsibilities to the Local
Government units.
AREA LAND POPULATIO INCOME
AREA N
Forms of Decentralization Province 2000 km 250,000 20
million
1. Devolution - it is the transfer of power from the Highly 100 km 200,00 50
national government to local government unit Urbanized million
City
(LGU’s). It is seen as political and territorial. Independent 100 km 150,000 100
Component million
2. Deconstruction - It is the transfer of power City
Component 100 km 150,000 100
authority, or responsibility or the discretion to plan,
city million
decide and manage from central to local level; Municipality 50 km 25,000 2.5
million
administrative and sectoral. Barangay none 2,000 (5,000 none
in
metro
Manila)
Criteria to Classify LGU
Functions of Local Government Unit
1. Legislative Function
 The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial
Council) and the Sangguniang Panlungsod
(City Council) are the local legislative bodies.
Their primary function is to enact rules and
regulations that apply within their jurisdiction.
These rules can take the form of ordinances or
resolutions.
 While there is no specific provision expressly
granting oversight powers to local legislative
bodies, they can conduct investigations similar
to those conducted by the national legislature.
However, they lack subpoena power and the
ability to punish for contempt.
 the city mayor is duty-bound to provide
information and data needed by the
sangguniang panlungsod in the performance of
its legislative functions.
2. Executive Function:
 The executive function involves enforcing laws
created by the legislature and regulations
established by administrative agencies. In the
context of LGUs, the city or municipal mayor
exercises general supervision and control over
all programs, projects, services, and activities
of the local government.
 The mayor initiates and proposes legislative
measures to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and
provides necessary information and data to
support their functions.
3. Quasi-Judicial Function:
 LGUs also have a quasi-judicial function,
which means they can act as decision-makers
in certain cases. This function is related to the
implementation or application of rules and
policies.
 Unlike the national judiciary, local legislative
bodies lack compulsory processes to require
individuals to appear before them. However,
they can still request information from the
mayor or authorized representatives.
4. Taxation Function
 The authority to make and alter laws lies with
the Legislative Department. Taxation, as a
legislative function, involves creating laws
related to taxes.
 The implementation of tax laws falls under the
Executive Department, while the interpretation
of tax laws and resolution of disputes are
handled by the Judiciary.
5. Local Budget Preparation
 After collating the budgetary recommendations
of the different offices or departments, the local
chief executive shall prepare the executive
budget for the fiscal year subject to the
concurrence of the legislative body for a
legislative enactment, most likely in the form
of a resolution.
6. Exercises the Power of the eminent domain
 Under this function, the LGU has the authority
to take private properties for the public use as
deemed necessary with the payment of just
compensation. It is incumbent in the LGU to
take a privately-owned piece land for road
 widening and the property owner must be Likewise, ensure their fullest progress as self
compensated justly. reliant communities.

7. Maintenance and Protection of Public

Property
Reporters:
 Public property refers to government-owned or
1. Mama, Sittienor Fatma
state-owned infrastructures like public markets,
2. Awar, Aliannah
amusement parks government offices etc. The
3. Marohomsalic, Wafa
LGU, through its officials, are responsible in
4. Muripaga, Carima
keeping these building and infrastructures in an
A-1 condition.

LGU Official Duties

Section 17 of the Local Government code stipulated

the social services and facilities the local
government should provide:

1. Facilities and research services for agriculture

2. A solid waste disposal system
3. Social welfare services
4. Municipal/City/Provincial building
5. Infrastructure facilities
6. Local enterprises
7. Public cementery
8. Tourism facilities and attraction
9. Sites for police and fie station
10. Health services
11. Information Services

Why does LGU plays a vital role on the

community development?

 LGU could deliver the ideal, authority,

infrastructure, policy and planning procedures
to maximizes the benefits for its communities.