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

(14) Prescribe fines. Prescribe fines in amounts not exceeding One thousand pesos(P1,000.00) for violation of Barangay ordinances;(15) Provide for the administrative needs of the Lupong Tagapamayapa and thepangkat ng tagapagkasundo;(16) Organize barangay tanods. Provide for the organization of community brigades,Barangay tanod, or community service units as may be necessary;(17) Organize barangay assemblies. Organize regular lectures, programs, or fora oncommunity problems such as sanitation, nutrition, literacy, and drug abuse, andconvene assemblies to encourage citizen participation in government;(18) Prevent proliferation of squatters and mendicants. Adopt measures to preventand control the proliferation of squatters and mendicants in the Barangay;(19) Provide for the proper development and welfare of children in the Barangay bypromoting and supporting activities for the protection and total development ofchildren, particularly those below seven (7) years of age;(20) Adopt measures towards the prevention and eradication of drug abuse, childabuse, and juvenile delinquency;(21) Initiate the establishment of a Barangay high school, whenever feasible, inaccordance with law;(22) Provide for the establishment of a non-formal education center in the Barangaywhenever feasible, in coordination with the Department of Education, Culture andSports, ;(23) Provide for the delivery of basic services; and(24) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions asmay be prescribed by law or ordinance.In addition to their duties as members of the <strong>Sangguniang</strong> Barangay, <strong>Sangguniang</strong>Barangay members may:(1) Assist the Punong Barangay in the discharge of his/her duties and functions;(2) Act as peace officers in the maintenance of public order and safety; and(3) Perform such other duties and functions as the Punong Barangay may delegate.53