- Sangguniang Panlungsod
The Sangguniang Panlungsod is the local
legislative branch of city governments in thePhilippines . The term is coined from the Tagalog words "sanggunian" and "panglungsod" which means "city advisory council". It passes ordinances and resolutions for the effective administration of the city. Its powers are defined by the Local Government Code of 1991. [http://www.dilg.gov.ph/LocalGovernmentCode.aspx DILG - Local Government Code of 1991] ]Composition
According to the The Local Government Code of the Philippines of 1991, the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall be composed of the following:
#Vice Mayor (Elected)
#Eight (8) Regular Sangguniang Bayan members (Elected)
#President of the City Chapter of theLiga ng mga Barangay (Elected)
#President of the Panlungsod na Pederasayon ng mgaSangguniang Kabataan (Elected)
#Three (3) Sectoral RepresentativesThe three sectoral representatives will come from the following:
*One (1) Women Sector
*One (1) Agricultural/Industrial Sector
*One (1) Other sectors (Urban poor, indigenous cultural communities or disabled persons)Powers Duties and Functions
The Sangguniang Panlungsod, as the legislative body of the city, is mandated by the Local Government Code of 1991 to:
*Enact ordinances
*Approve resolutions
*Appropriate funds for the general welfare of the city and its inhabitants
*Ensure the proper exercise of the corporate powers of the city as provided for under Section 22 of the Local Government Codeee also
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Sangguniang Barangay
*Sangguniang Bayan
*Sangguniang Panlalawigan References
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