Local Legislators' Toolkit - The Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng ...

6. First Reading and Referral of Measures and Communications. This refers tothe part of the meeting where important documents such as proposedordinances, resolutions, petitions or requests and other communication, arereferred to specific committees for action.7. Committee Reports. Committee reports are read by number, title and subjectmatter together with the recommendations of the committee that is making thereport.8. Calendar of Business. This is the core of the session and consists of thefollowing:o Unfinished Business. Refers to business being conducted by thesanggunian at the time of its last adjournment. Its consideration shall beresumed until it is disposed of.o Business for the Day. Refers to ordinances and resolutions reported outby committees for second reading. <strong>The</strong> items are taken up in the orderthey appear in the calendar.o Unassigned Business. Refers to the list of proposed legislative measuresreported by the committee but not calendared for discussion as the dateshave yet to be determined by the Committee on Rules.9. Business on Third and Final Reading. This refers to the ordinances andresolutions approved on second reading and scheduled by the sanggunian for afinal vote.10. Other Matters. In this part, the sanggunian may discuss other matters notincluded in the calendar of business.11. Adjournment. To adjourn means to end a session.125