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

Tool 10Checklist: Powers, Duties and Functions of the <strong>Sangguniang</strong> BarangaySections 391 and 392 of the LGC define the powers and functions of the sangguniangbarangay as follows:(1) Enact ordinances to promote the general welfare. Enact ordinances as may benecessary to discharge the responsibilities conferred upon it by law or ordinanceand to promote the general welfare of the inhabitants therein;(2) Enact tax ordinances. Enact tax and revenue ordinances, subject to the limitationsimposed in the LGC;(3) Enact budgets. Enact annual and supplemental budgets in accordance with theprovisions of the LGC;(4) Construct and maintain barangay facilities. Provide for the construction andmaintenance of Barangay facilities and other public works projects chargeable to thegeneral fund of the Barangay or such other funds actually available for the purpose;(5) Recommend measures for barangay improvement. Submit to the <strong>Sangguniang</strong>Panlungsod or <strong>Sangguniang</strong> Bayan such suggestions or recommendations as itmay see fit for the improvement of the Barangay or for the welfare of the inhabitantsthereof;(6) Assist in establishment of cooperatives. Assist in the establishment,organization, and promotion of cooperative enterprises that will improve theeconomic condition and well-being of the residents;(7) Regulate use of barangay facilities. Regulate the use of multi-purpose halls,multi- purpose pavements, grain or copra dryers, patios and other post-harvestfacilities, Barangay waterworks, Barangay markets, parking areas or other similarfacilities constructed with government funds within the jurisdiction of the Barangayand charge reasonable fees for the use thereof;(8) Solicit funds for barangay public works. Solicit or accept monies, materials andvoluntary labor for specific public works and cooperative enterprises of theBarangay from residents, land owners, producers and merchants in the Barangay;monies from grants-in-aid, subsidies, contributions, and revenues made available tothe Barangays from national, provincial, city or municipal funds; and monies fromother private agencies and individuals: Provided, however, That monies or51