LE REPRES ~

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._3375

Introduced by Representative ZALDY “JECOY” S. VILLA

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTIONS 443, 454, AND 463 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “LOCAL GOVRNMENT CODE OF 1991”

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Local Government Code of 1991 was a landmark law that gave local government units
(LGUs) greater autonomy to govern, develop, and serve their communities. More than three
decades later, it remains a vital foundation of local governance in the Philippines. However,
with the passage of time, certain provisions in the Code especially those related to the
structure and leadership of local governments need to be updated to reflect current realities.

This proposed measure seeks to amend Sections 443, 454, and 463 of the Code, which
pertain to the composition of municipal, city, and provincial governments, respectively.

The main goal of this amendment is to strengthen local leadership and improve public
service delivery by updating the qualifications and responsibilities of key officials, ensuring
that organizational structures at the municipal, city, and provincial levels are more
responsive to the growing and changing needs of constituents, and enhancing the
professionalism and capacity of local government to manage resources, lead programs, and
respond to challenges effectively.

The Local Government Code of 1991 was a landmark law that gave local government units
(LGUs) greater autonomy to govern, develop, and serve their communities. More than three
decades later, it remains a vital foundation of local governance in the Philippines. However,
with the passage of time, certain provisions in the Code—especially those related to the
structure and leadership of local governments—need to be updated to reflect current
realities.


This proposed measure seeks to amend Sections 443, 454, and 463 of the Code, which
pertain to the composition of municipal, city, and provincial governments, respectively.

The main goal of this amendment is to strengthen local leadership and improve public
service delivery

In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure is earnestly sought.

ZALI YY” S. VILLA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 3375

Introduced by Representative ZALDY “JECOY” S. VILLA

AN ACT
AMENDING SECTIONS 443, 454, AND 463 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “LOCAL GOVRNMENT CODE OF 1991”

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. Sections 443 of the Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the “Local
Government Code of 1991” is hereby amended to read as follows:

Sec. 443. Officials of the Municipal Government.

(a) There shall be in each municipality a municipal mayor, a municipal vice
mayor, Sangguniang Bayan members, a secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan, a
municipal treasurer, a municipal assessor, a municipal accountant, a municipal
budget officer, a municipal engineer/building officer, and municipal civil
registrar.

In municipalities where tourism is a significant industry, a Tourism Officer
shall also be appointed, in accordance with the qualifications set forth in
Republic Act No, 9593, otherwise known as the “Tourism Act of 2009.”

SECTION 2. Sections 454 of the Local Government Code of 1991 is hereby amended to
read as follows:

Sec. 454, Officials of the City Government.

(a) There shall be in each a city mayor, vice mayor, Sangguniang Panlungsod
members, a secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod, a city treasurer, a city
assessor, a city accountant, a city budget officer, a city planning and
development coordinator, a city engineer, a city health officer, a city civil
registrar, a city administrator, a city legal officer, a city veterinarian, a city
social welfare and development officer, and a city general services officer.


In Cities where tourism is a significant industry, a Tourism Officer shall also
be appointed, in accordance with the qualifications set forth in Republic Act
No. 9593, otherwise known as the “Tourism Act of 2009.”

SECTION 3. Sections 463 of the Local Government Code 1991 is hereby amended read as
follows:

Sec 463. Officials of the Provincial Government.

(a) There shall be in each provincial governor, a vice governor, members of the
Sangguniang Panlalawigan, a secretary to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, a
provincial treasurer, a provincial assessor, a provincial accountant, a provincial
engineer, a provincial budget officer, a provincial planning and development
coordinator, a provincial legal officer, a provincial administrator, a provincial
health officer, a provincial social welfare and development officer, a provincial
general services officer, a provincial agriculturist, and a provincial veterinarian,

In Provinces where tourism is a significant industry, a Tourism Officer shall
also be appointed, in accordance with the qualifications set forth in Republic
Act No, 9593, otherwise known as the “Tourism Act of 2009.”

SECTION 4, Implementing Agency. The Department of the Interior and Local Governance
(DILG) in coordination with the Department of Tourism (DOT) shall promulgate the rules
and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 5. Repealing Clause, All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations, or portions thereof, inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly

SECTION 6. Separability Clause. If any part of provision of this Act shall be held
unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall
continue to be full force and effect.

SECTION 7. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,