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

Tool 4Checklist: Duties of an Individual Sanggunian MemberIt is the responsibility of the sangggunian member to perform the following duties:Make a full disclosure of his/her financial and business interests as required ofhim/her under Article 104, Rule XVII of the Rules and Regulations Implementingthe <strong>Local</strong> Government Code of 1991Attend all regular and special sessions of the sanggunianAttend all hearings and meetings of committees of which he/she is a memberVote on every question or proposed measure being voted upon by the sanggunianObserve proper deportment and decorum during sessionsUnderstand and observe the Internal Rules of Procedure of the sanggunianTool 5Checklist: Desired Values and Skills of a Sanggunian MemberFollowing are the desired values and skills of a sanggunian member as follows: 9 Ability to actively and productively participate in sanggunian deliberations Ability to advocate for active and sustained participation of the citizenry in thedecision-making process Ability to be sensitive to issues and concerns that are within the competence andauthority of the sanggunian to resolve Ability to make a commitment to high legislative performance Have a thorough knowledge of the sanggunian Internal Rules of Procedure andparliamentary procedures Ability to express his/her thoughts and ideas in a clear manner Ability to be objective, fair and just A natural ability to relate to people9 Institute of <strong>Local</strong> Government Studies, <strong>Local</strong> Legislators Toolbox, Manila, 1995.26