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    The document summarizes the structure and functions of local government units in the Philippines. It describes that there are 18 regions, 81 provinces, 145 cities, and 1,489 municipalities in the country. It then outlines the roles and responsibilities of provincial and municipal governments, as well as cities, barangays, and Sangguniang Kabataan (youth councils). The key responsibilities of governors, mayors, vice mayors, councilors, barangay captains, and SK chairpersons are highlighted.

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    The document summarizes the structure and functions of local government units in the Philippines. It describes that there are 18 regions, 81 provinces, 145 cities, and 1,489 municipalities in the country. It then outlines the roles and responsibilities of provincial and municipal governments, as well as cities, barangays, and Sangguniang Kabataan (youth councils). The key responsibilities of governors, mayors, vice mayors, councilors, barangay captains, and SK chairpersons are highlighted.

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    LOCAL GOVERNMENT

    UNIT STRUCTURE AND


    FUNCTION
    LOCAL GOVERNMENT
    LOCAL GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE
    PHILIPPINES

    18 145
    Regions Cities

    81 1,489
    Provinces Municipalities

    42,029
    Barangays
    LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT
    PROVINCES

    Executive Legislative

    Governor Vice Governor


    Sangguniang
    Panlalawigan
    ABC President PCL President SK President
    Some of its most important functions are as follows:
    a) it passes laws for the welfare of the municipalities and cities within its
    jurisdiction;

    b) it prepares and approves the provincial budget;

    c) it appropriates money for provincial purposes;

    d) it exercises the power of eminent domain; and

    e) it provides for the maintenance of equipment and buildings for provincial


    purposes.
    LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT
    MUNICIPALITIES
    Elective officials Appointive Officials

    Mayor Municipal Secretary


    Municipal Treasurer
    Vice Mayor Justice of the piece
    Councilors Chief of police
    Main functions of a Municipal Mayor are:
    1) to execute all laws and municipal ordinances;

    2) to supervise the administration of the town;

    3) to issue orders relative to the maintenance of peace and order;

    4) to preside over the meetings of the municipal council;

    5) to recommend measures to the municipal council aimed at the improvement of


    the social and economic conditions of the people.
    Main functions of a Municipal Vice Mayor are:
    Preside over the sangguniang bayan (municipal council) and sign warrants for
    expenditures appropriated for its operation

    Appoint officials and employees of the sangguniang bayan, with exceptions


    provided in the Local Government Code

    Assume the municipal mayor’s office in the event of permanent vacancy

    Exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the municipal mayor
    in cases of temporary vacancy
    Main functions of a Municipal Councilors are:
    1) to fix the salaries of all municipal offices and employees, except the treasurer,
    teachers in the public schools, and staff of national government agencies assigned
    to the municipality;

    2) to provide for expenses necessary to carry out the functions of the municipality;

    3) to provide for buildings adequate for municipal uses, including school houses;

    4) to provide for the levy and collection of taxes, fees, and charges as sources of
    municipal revenue;

    5) to establish and maintain an efficient police department and an adequate


    municipal jail.
    LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT
    CITIES

    Mayor
    Elected
    Officials Vice Mayor
    Councilors

    There are 145 chartered cities in the Philippines


    LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT
    BARANGAYS
    Barangay
    Elected
    Captain
    Officials
    Barangay
    Councilors
    Main functions of a Barangay Captain are:

    - He enforces all the laws and ordinances applicable to his constituency.

    - He may organize fire brigades, preside over all meetings both of the barangay
    council and assembly, organize groups of citizens to fight criminality and
    brigandage, and approve all payments from barangay funds.

    - He also sings all contacts in which the barangay is a party.


    Main functions of a Barangay Councilors are:

    (a) help in establishing, organizing, and promoting cooperative enterprises to


    improve the economic condition and well-being of the residents;

    (b) assist in organizing community brigades, barangay tanod, or community service


    units as may be necessary;

    (c) assist in organizing regular lectures, programs, or fora on community problems


    such as sanitation, nutrition, literacy, and drug abuse, and convene assemblies to
    encourage citizen participation in government;
    Main functions of a Sangguniang Kabataan
    Chairperson are:
    Leads the Sangguniang Kabataan;

    It leads the local youth programs.

    Promulgate resolutions necessary to carry out the objectives of the youth in the
    Barangay in accordance with the applicable provisions.

    SK Chairperson 7 SK Kagawads SK Secretary SK Treasurer

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