Understanding the

roles,powers,and structures
of local government

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ROLES OF
LGU
 ROLES OF
LGU
1. Public Service Delivery
 LGUs are responsible for providing
basic public services such as
Healthcare,
Education,water supply, sanitation,
waste management, and public safety
within their jurisdiction.
 ROLES OF
LGU
2.LOCAL LEGISLATION
 LGUs have the power to
create ordinance and
resolutions that are in line
with national laws but
tailored to address specific
local needs
 ROLES OF LGU

3.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
 LGUs promote local economic
development through policies
that encourage, invesment,
entrepreneurship, tourism, and
agriculture developments.
 ROLES OF LGU

4. INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
 They oversee local structures
projects like roads,bridges, and
public buildings often in
partnership with national
governments
 ROLES OF LGU

5. TAX COLLECTION AND

BUDGETING
 LGUs collect local taxes, fees,
and charges to find public
services and development
projects. They also allocate
budgets based on local
priorities.
 ROLES OF LGU

6.DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT

 LGUs are vital in disaster
preparedness,responce, and
recovery by forming local
disaster councils (LDRRMC)
and creating contingency
plans for both natura and non-
made disaster
 ROLES OF
LGU
7. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
 They manage local
environmental concerns,
including the protection of
natural resources,pollution
control, and promoting
sustainable prectices within
their judisriction
 ROLES OF
LGU
8.PEACE AND ORDERS
 LGUs work with local law
enforcement to maintain
peace,enforce laws, and
ensure the safety and security
of the community.
 ROLES OF
LGU
9. SOCIAL WELFARE
 They provide support to
vulnerablle sectors or society,
such as children, elderly, and
people with disabilities,
though varios welfare
programs.
 ROLES OF
LGU
10.HEALTH SERVICE
 Many LGUs manage local
health programs and services
including, immunization
campaigns, maternaland child
health services, and public
health education
 POWERS OF
LOCAL
GOVERNMENT
UNIT.
 POWERS OF LGU

1.LEGISLATIVE POWER
LGUs can pass local ordinances,
resolutions, and regulations to
address issues within their
jurisdiction, such as zoning, business
permits, and local safety rules.
 POWERS OF LGU

2.EXECUTIVE POWER
They implement and enforce laws,
provide public services, manage
resources, and carry out policies.
 POWERS OF
LGU
3.TAXATION AND REVENUE
GENERATION
LGUs can impose local taxes, fees,
and charges(e.g., property taxes,
business permits) to fund their
activities. they may also receive a
share of national revenue such as
the internal revenue allotment in the
Philippines.
 POWERS OF LGU

4.HEALTH AND SANITATION

They oversee local health services,
sanitation programs, and may
establish health centers and clinics to
provide services to residents.
 POWERS OF
LGU
5. INFRASTRUCTURE
DEVELOPMENT
LGUs are responsible for the
maintenance and development of
local infrastructure, including roads,
public markets, water supply system,
and public facilities.
 POWERS OF
LGU
6.SOCIAL SERVICES
They manage local social
welfare programs, including
assistence for vulnerable groups
like the elderly, people with
disabilities, and low-income
families.
 POWERS OF
LGU
7.ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
LGUs are tasked with environmental
protection, waste management, and
implementing measures to address
local environmental concerns.
 POWERS OF
LGU
8.PUBLIC SAFETY AND ORDER
They ensure peace and order by
maintaining local police forces, fire
departments, and emergency
response services
 POWERS OF
LGU
9.EDUCATION AND CULTURE
LGUs may manage or support local
education intitutions, libraries, and
cultural programs to promote
education and cultural development.
 POWERS OF
LGU
10.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
They can initiate and promote local
economic activities, such as
supporting small businesses,
tourism, and agriculture to boost the
local economy.
STRUCTURES OF
LOCAL
GOVERNMENT
UNITS
 PROVINCIAL
GOVERNMENT
• Governor: The chief executive who oversees
the province's administration and
implementation of laws.

• Provincial Board: A legislative body

composed of elected members, responsible for
enacting ordinances and approving budgets.

• Provincial Departments: Various

departments handle specific functions, such as
health, education, and infrastructure.
 CITY
GOVERNMENT
• Mayor: The chief executive of the city
responsible for local governance and services.
• City Council: An elected body that creates
local laws, ordinances, and budgets.
• Vice Mayor: Assists the mayor and presides
over the council.
• Sangguniang Panlungsod: The legislative
council with elected members.
 MUNICIPAL
GOVERNMENT
• Mayor: Similar to city governance, the
mayor manages municipal affairs.
• Municipal Council: The legislative body
(Sangguniang Bayan) that creates
ordinances and oversees local policies.
• Vice Mayor: Supports the mayor and leads
the council meetings.
 BARANGAY GOVERNMENT

• Barangay Captain: The elected head of the

barangay who leads local governance and
community initiatives.

• Barangay Council: Composed of elected

councilors who assist the barangay captain in
decision-making and governance.
 ADMINISTRATIVE
STRUCTURE
• Each level of government has
various departments and
offices that manage specific
services, such as health,
education, and public safety.
 ADVISORY BODIES

• Barangay Assembly: A gathering of

barangay residents to discuss local issues
and provide input on governance.
• Various Committees: Within councils at
all levels that focus on specific areas like
finance, public works, and health.
 INTERGOVERMENTAL
RELATION
• Coordination with national
government agencies and
compliance with national policies,
as well as collaboration with other
LGUs for regional development.
 JUDICIAL
COMPONENT
• While local governments do not
have their own judicial systems,
they operate within the
framework of the national judicial
• system for legal
This structure matters.
allows LGUs in the
Philippines to address the unique needs
of their communities while maintaining a
connection to national governance
DYNAMICS OF
LOCAL
GOVERNANCE
 DYNAMICS
1.DECENTRALIZATION
• Local goverments have varying degrees
of outonomy to make decisions.
2.STRUCTURE
• Different governance structures handle
policy-making and administration
 DYNAMICS

3.DECISION-MAKING
• Involes engaging stakeholders
through public consultations and
paarticipatory approaches.
4.SERVICE DELIVERY
• Local authorities manage essential
services like healthcare,education,
and infrastructure.
 DYNAMICS
5.INTERGOVERMENTAL RELATIONS
• Coordination with regional and national
goverments for funding and policy
alignment.
6.COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
• Active citizen participation enhances
transparency and accountability.
 DYNAMICS

7.CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Issues like resource limitations and corruption
exist,but digitalizations and innovative models
present growth opportunities
8.ACCOUTABILITY
• mechanisms like audits and open data ensure
effective use of resources
HYSTORY FROM PRE-
COLONIZATION UP TO
THE ENACTMENT OF
THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE
OF 1991
 HYSTORY

1.PRE-COLONIAL PERIOD
• Local comminities or barangays
were led by datus with a
participatory goverance system
based on customary laws
 HYSTORY
2.SPANISH COLONIAL PERIOD
(1565-1898)
• Centralized governance was
introduced, organizing barangays into
pueblos led by Gobernadorcillos and
Cabezas de barangay, focusing on tax
collection and order
 HYSTORY
3.AMERICANCOLONIAL PERIOD
(1898-1946)
• Introduced democratic local
governance, with elected municipal
officials, fostering local autonomy
but also political patronage.
 HISTORY

4.JAPAN OCCUPATION (1942-

1945)
• Local governance was
disrupted, marked by
militarization and collaboration
 HYSTORY

5.POST INDEPENDENCE
(1946-1972)
• Continued the American-introduced
framework with elected officials but
local governments remained
dependent on the national
government
 HYSTORY

6.MARTIAL LAW AND MARCOS

REGIME (1972-1986)
• Centralized power, limited
local autonomy, and
appointed locl officials to
strengthen control.
 HYSTORY
7.POST-EDSA REVOLUTION
(1986-1991)
• Restored democracy and
emphasized decentralization,
setting the stage for reforms
 HYSTORY
8.LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
OF1991
• Granted greater autonomy, fiscal
independence, and responsibility to local
governments, promoting self-governance,
development, and community participation.
 HOW
DECENTRALIZATIO
N AFFECTS
GOVERNANCE
 Decentralization affects
governance by shifting
authority and resources
from central to local
governments, leading to:
1.LOCAL AUTONOMY
• Empowers local decision-making, but may
couse inconsistencies if not well-managed.
2.SERVICE DELIVERY
• Enhances efficiency and responsiveness,
though uneven capacity can result in
service disparities
3.ACCOUNTABILITY
• Increases transparency as local offocials
are directly accountable to citizens, but
can also localize corruption if oversight
is weak
4.CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
• Encourages community engagement in
decision-making, though it requires
active efforts to be effective.
5.ECONNOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• Enables local economic initiatives,
but may widen regional disparitives
without balanced support.
6.RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
• Improves allocation of local
resources, but risks inefficiency
without proper coordination.
7.GOVERNANCE STRENGTH
• Strengthens local institutions but may
overburden them if they lack capacity
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