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Step 6. <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> committee takes action by reporti<strong>ng</strong> out the measure. <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> committee action iseither favorable or unfavorable.o If favorable, report is submitted to the committee on rules which calendars themeasure for second readi<strong>ng</strong>.o If unfavorable, measure is laid on the table, the author or authors are givennotice stati<strong>ng</strong> reasons for the action.o To ensure that all measures are acted upon without delay, committees maybe mandated by the internal rules to prepare a report whether action on ameasure is favorable or unfavorable. This will ensure no measure is leftunacted and build the civil society groups’ trust in the sincerity and capacity ofthe sa<strong>ng</strong>gunian to address community issues and problems.Phase 3. Sa<strong>ng</strong>gunian DeliberationsStep 7. <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> measure is read in its entirety on second readi<strong>ng</strong> duri<strong>ng</strong> a session.Step 8. <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> committee that studied the measure sponsors it on the floor by explaini<strong>ng</strong> thenature of the measure and recommendi<strong>ng</strong> its approval by the body.Step 9. <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> measure is subjected to debate and amendments.Step 10. <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> secretary prepares copies of the measure incorporati<strong>ng</strong> the amendments anddistributes these to the members at least three days before its third and finalreadi<strong>ng</strong>.Phase 4. Third Readi<strong>ng</strong> and Final Voti<strong>ng</strong>Step 11. <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> measure is voted upon on third readi<strong>ng</strong> in the session.o A quorum must be present before voti<strong>ng</strong> is taken.o <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> number of those who voted for and against is recorded.o <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> measure is deemed approved by the sa<strong>ng</strong>gunian. <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> secretary certifiesthe measure correct and the presidi<strong>ng</strong> officer signs it before it is transmittedto the LCE for approval.Phase 5. Approval and ReviewStep 12. <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> approved measure is presented to the LCE for action. <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> LCE may approveor veto the ordinance.o If the LCE approves the measure, he/she affixes his/her signature on eachand every page of the measure121

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