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with a recommended set of priority programs and projects to be considered forinclusion in the budget. <stro<strong>ng</strong>>Local</stro<strong>ng</strong>> budget heari<strong>ng</strong>s serve to validate or ensure theconsistency of the LGU’s budget with local plans articulated in terms of programsand projects.5. AccreditationWhile accreditation of NGOs is not a requirement for participation in legislativeactivities, accreditation is a good opportunity for the sa<strong>ng</strong>gunian to “know who doeswhat” in the NGO community. This will make it easier for the sa<strong>ng</strong>gunian to identifygroups they can tap for their expertise in research, writi<strong>ng</strong>, or simply for information.This mechanism can be further improved by adopti<strong>ng</strong> rules and procedures toencourage CSOs to get accreditation and to provide for a system of continui<strong>ng</strong>accreditation of CSOs. However, the lack of accreditation should not be an obstaclefor the sa<strong>ng</strong>gunian to tap CSOs from participati<strong>ng</strong> in sa<strong>ng</strong>gunian activities.282

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