Q2_LESSON 2: LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)

This refers to the transfer of power and authority from central institution to lower or local level of government system. 

A form of decentralization which shows the transfer of power and authority from the national government to local government units (LGUs); political and territorial. 

A form of decentralization which shows the transfer of power, authority or responsibility or the discretion to plan, decide and manage from central to local levels; administrative and sectoral. 

A form of decentralization which shows the transfer of some public functions and responsibilities, which government may perform to private entities or non-government organizations. (NGOs) 

What law is the legal basis for the establishment of local government units? 

How many regions do we have here in the Philippines?

No creation, division, merger, abolition, or substantial alteration of boundaries of local government units shall take effect unless approved by a majority of the votes cast in a plebiscite called for the purpose in the political unit or units directly affected.

Which is not true about the local government officials' term of office?

The Provincial Governor as the chief executive of the locality exercise the following powers except;

What are the functions of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan?

I. Approve ordinances and pass resolutions necessary for an efficient and effective provincial government;

II. Generate and maximize the use of resources and revenues for the development plans, program objectives and priorities of the province;

III.  Adopt measures to enhance the full implementation of the national agrarian reform program in coordination with the Department of Agrarian Reform;

IV. Grant franchises, approve the issuance of permits or licenses, or enact ordinances levying taxes, fees and charges upon such conditions and for such purposes intended to promote the general welfare of the inhabitants of the province;

V. Approve ordinances which shall ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the basic services and facilities.

What are the functions of a Mayor?

I. Exercise general supervision and control over all programs, projects, services, and activities of the city/municipal government;

II. Enforce all laws and ordinances relative to the governance of the city and in the exercise of the appropriate corporate powers, implement all approved policies, programs, projects, services and activities of the city/municipality;

III. Initiate and maximize the generation of resources and revenues, and apply the same to the implementation of development plans, program objectives and priorities;

IV. Ensure the delivery of basic services and the provision of adequate facilities;

V. Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.

The Sangguniang Panlungsod, a legislative body of the city shall enact ordinance, approve resolutions and appropriate funds for the general welfare of the city and its inhabitants. They are also mandated to exercise corporate power of the city. The following are included in the provisions except;

Which of the following is not included in the powers, duties and functions of the Sangguniang Bayan?

What are the functions of a Vice Mayor in cities or municipalities?

I. Be the presiding officer of the Sanggunian and sign all warrants drawn on the treasury for all expenditures appropriated for the operation of the Sanggunian;

II. Subject to civil service law, rules and regulations, appoint all officials and employees of the Sanggunian;

III. Assume the office of the mayor for the unexpired term of the latter in the event of permanent vacancy;

IV. Exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the mayor in cases of temporary vacancy;

V. Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.