Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session epee oA

House BILL No._4980

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

First off, this bill aims to serve as the counterpart of Senate Bill 1090 authored by
Senator Paolo Benigno “Bam” A. Aquino and Senate Bill 68 of Senator Joseph Victor
G. Ejercito, concurring with the timeliness and urgency of a measure of this nature. It
seeks to amend for the Purpose the Pertinent Provisions of Republic Act No. 7160,
Otherwise Known as the Local Government Code of 1991.”

By overhauling the Sangguniang Kabataan into a youth organization that conforms to
the general principles of the Philippine Constitution, the potential of the Filipino youth
in nation building would be realized. Concurring with the senator’s observation that
underscores the introduction of total reform in the Sangguniang Kabataan, this author
submits the necessity of such reform in order to strengthen the institution and
properly guide the youth in local governance, community service and nation building.

The weaknesses in the youth institution should be addressed by effecting changes in
crucial aspects of the existing policies, statutes and in their implementation.

This author also concurs with Senator Bam's proposition to strengthen the SK by
returning to the true spirit of volunteerism and taking youth participation away from
the clutches of partisan politics. By bringing to bear these positive virtues, then the
youth institution will be a potent force in nation-building.

The major feature of this bill, as underscored by Senator Bam, is its departure from
individualistic, personality-based politics and the shift to youth representation through
youth organizations.

Another major point of reform proposed in this bill is the concept of “bottom-up
budgeting.” For projects to be most effective, they should reflect the true conditions
and needs of the youth in the community; respond appropriately to these concerns;
and have engagement of youth from planning to execution to evaluation. “Bottom-up
budgeting’, therefore, requires “end-to-end” transparency, accountability, good
governance, and community youth participation for all LBK projects.


For purposes of this bill, “youth organizations” are defined as:

() Composed of at least twenty (20) members;

(i) With a majority of the members aged eighteen (18) to twenty-four (24)
years old, and

(ili) With a vision, mission, list of members and officers, and/or a report of a
recently concluded project

The approval and passage of this bill is therefore most earnesfly enjoined, hencg this
submission


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

4380

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT ESTABLISHING ENABLING MECHANISMS FOR MEANINGFUL
YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN NATION BUILDING, STRENGTHENING THE
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN, CREATING THE MUNICIPAL, CITY AND
PROVINCIAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCILS, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

CHAPTER |
INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS

Section 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Local Youth Development
and Empowerment Act of 2014”.

Section 2. Declaration of State Policies and Objectives. — The State
recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building and thus, promotes and
protects their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being, inculcates
in them patriotism, nationalism and other desirable values, and encourages their
involvement in public and civic affairs.

Towards this end, the State shall establish adequate, effective, responsive and
enabling mechanisms and support systems that will ensure the meaningful
participation of the youth in local governance.

Section 3. Definition of Terms. — For purposes of this Act, the following terms

are hereby defined:

(a) “Commission” shall refer to the National Youth Commission created
under Republic Act No. 8044;

(b) “Community-based Youth Organizations” shall refer to organizations
whose membership or programs and projects are based only on a specific
sitio OR PUROK, barangay, municipality, city OR PROVINCE;

(c) “Council” shall refer to the Local Youth Development Council in the
municipality, city and province;


(d) “Faith-based Youth Organizations” shall refer to those organizations
whose members share common faith, moral PERSUASION and spiritual
beliefs;

(e) “Local chief executive” shall refer to the municipal mayor, city mayor and
provincial governor;

(f) “Local Government Operations Officer” shall refer to the duly designated
head of the office of the Department of the Interior and Local
Government stationed in the concerned local government unit;

(g) “Local sanggunian” shall refer to the sangguniang bayan, sangguniang
panlungsod and sangguniang panlalawigan;

(h) “Out of School Youth Organizations” shall refer to organizations whose
members are not attending formal schooling;

(i) “Political party or Ideology-based Youth Organizations” shall refer to
YOUTH organizations whose members are allied to a legitimate and
recognized political party or party-list or advancing a legitimate political
and social ideology OR THOUGHT;

() “Youth AFFAIRS Provincial OFFICER” shall refer to the person duly
appointed or designated by the National Youth Commission to serve as its
agent in the province with the tasks provided for in this Act or as the
Commission may deem necessary;

(k) “Youth” shall refer to those persons whose ages range from fifteen (15)
‘to thirty (30) years old AS DEFINED BY REPUBLIC ACT 8044;

(!) “Youth Organizations” shall refer to those organizations whose
membership/composition are youth;

(m)“Youth-Serving Organizations” shall refer to those registered
organizations whose principal programs, projects and activities are youth-
oriented and youth-related;

(n) “Youth with Specific Needs Organizations” shall refer to organizations
whose members are, or whose programs and projects are intended to,
youth in need of special care, attention or protection to include, but not
limited to, members of indigenous cultural communities, persons with
disabilities, victims or in situation of armed conflicts, calamities or natural
disasters, drug dependents, abandoned, abused or exploited, and youth
offenders and CHILDREN OR YOUTH IN CONFLICT WITH THE LAW,
VULNERABLE YOUTH AND MEMBERS OF THE LESBIANS, GAYS, BISEXUALS
AND TRANSGENDERS OR LGBT COMMUNITY; and

(0) “Working Youth, Young Entrepreneurs and Young Professionals
Organizations” shall refer to YOUTH organizations OR YOUTH
ASSOCIATIONS whose members are either employed, practicing
entrepreneurs or working young professionals, or whose programs and


projects are intended for the youth who are employed, practicing
entrepreneurs or working young professionals. Youth cooperatives fall
under this classification.

CHAPTER IL
THE KATIPUNAN NG KABATAAN AND THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN

Section 4. Katipunan ng Kabataan, - THERE SHALL BE IN EVERY
BARANGAY A katipunan ng kabataan to be composed of all citizens of the
Philippines actually residing in the barangay for at least six (6) months, who are at
least fifteen (15) but not more than twenty-four (24) years of age ON THE DAY OF
THE ELECTION, and who are duly registered in the list of the Commission on
Elections and the records of the sangguniang kabataan secretary.

Section 5. Powers and Functions of the Katipunan ng Kabataan, - The
katipunan ng kabatan shall:
(a) Elect the sangguniang kabataan chairperson and members;

(b) Serve as the highest policy-making body to decide on matters
affecting the youth in the barangay. As such, the sangguniang
kabataan shall consult and secure the concurrence of the
katipunan ng kabataan in the formulation of all its programs, plans
and activities; and

Reprimand, suspend or remove the sangguniang kabataan
chairperson or any of the sangguniang kabataan members
including the secretary and the treasurer who, after due process,
is found to have failed in the discharge of his duties, or has
committed abuse of authority as stipulated in existing laws
pertaining to the conduct of public officials, through a majority
vote of all its members in a regular or special assembly called for
the purpose;

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Section 6. Meetings of the Katipunan ng Kabataan. - The katipunan ng
kabataan shall meet at least ONCE EVERY SIX MONTHS at the day and time to be
determined by the sangguniang kabataan. However, the sangguniang kabataan
chairperson, a majority of the sangguniang kabataan members, or at least one-fifth
(1/5) of all its members may call for a special katipunan ng kabataan assembly. The
purpose of such shall be clearly stated in the notice to be distributed to all katipunan
ng kabataan members not later than three (3) days before the conduct of the special
assembly. The first katipunan ng kabataan assembly shall take place within three (3)
‘months after the duly elected sangguniang kabataan shall have assumed office.

Section 7. Creation and Election of the Sangguniang Kabataan. - (a) There
shall be in every barangay a sangguniang kabataan to be composed of a chairperson
and seven (7) members who shall be elected at large from among the members of the
katipunan ng Kabataan in the election called for the purpose. The sangguniang
Kabataan chairperson shall, with the concurrence of the majority of the sangguniang


kabataan members, appoint from among the members of the katipunan ng kabataan, a
secretary and a treasurer.

(b) A sangguniang kabataan official who, during his term of office, shall have
passed the age of twenty-four (24) years shall be allowed to serve the remaining
portion of the term for which he is elected.

Section 8. Powers and functions of the Sangguniang Kabataan. - The
sangguniang kabataan shall:

{a) In consultation and with the concurrence of the katipunan ng kabataan,
and within three months from assumption to office, formulate a three (3)
year rolling plan which shall be known as the COMPREHENSIVE
BARANGAY Youth Development Plan (MTBYDP) WHICH SHALL SERVE AS
BASIS IN THE PREPARATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL YOUTH
INVESTMENT PROGRAM. This Plan shall be in line with the
COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL Youth Development Plan to be formulated by
the Council, the COMPREHENSIVE Development Plan of the barangay and
the municipality, city and province where it belongs AND THE PHILIPPINE
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PLAN;

(b) Approve the annual budget WHICH IS THE ANNUAL SLICE OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE BARANGAY YOUTH INVESTMENT PROGRAM before the
start of the succeeding fiscal year and, if the Sangguniang Kabataan funds
allow, a supplemental budget. ANY CHANGES IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET
SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING APPLICABLE BUDGET RULES
AND PROCEDURES;

(c) Promulgate resolutions necessary to carry out the objectives of the youth
in the barangay in accordance with the COMPREHENSIVE BARANGAY
Youth Development Plan and the applicable provisions of this ACT;

(d) Initiate and implement, in coordination with the Municipal or City Youth
Development Council, any appropriate national government agency
and/or any private or non-government institution, programs and projects
designed to promote general welfare, development and empowerment of
the youth;

(e) Hold fund-raising activities which are in line with COMPREHENSIVE
Barangay Youth Development Plan, the proceeds of which shall be tax-
exempt and shall accrue to the general fund of the sangguniang
kabataan: Provided, however, that in the appropriation thereof, the
specific purpose for which such activity has been held shall be first
satisfied. PROVIDED FURTHER, THAT ANY APPROPRIATIONS THEREOF
SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING APPLICABLE BUDGET,
ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING RULES AND REGULATIONS;


(f) Create regular and special committees and such other bodies whose
chairpersons and members of which shall come from among the
members of the sangguniang kabataan or from among the members of
the katipunan ng kabataan, as it may deem necessary to effectively carry
out its programs and activities;

(g) Submit and present annual and —end-of-term —_ program
ACCOMPLISHMENTS and financial reports to the sangguniang barangay
and the katipunan ng kabataan, copy furnished the Office of the Local
Government Operations Officer and the Municipal or City Youth
Development Council, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRESCRIBED FORM
BY THE DILG AND THE COMMISSION;

(h) Assist in the establishment and registration of youth and youth-serving

organizations who may qualify for membership and representation in the

Council;

ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A POLICY OF FULL PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF ALL

ITS TRANSACTIONS AND DOCUMENTS INVOLVING PUBLIC INTEREST; and

Exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be

prescribed by law or ordinance, or delegated by the sangguniang

barangay or the Commission.

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Section 9. Meetings of the Sangguniang Kabataan, ~ (a) The sangguniang
kabataan shall meet regularly once a month on the date, time and place to be fixed by
the said sanggunian. Special meetings may be called by sangguniang kabataan
chairperson or any four (4) of its members by giving written notice of the date, time,
place and agenda of the meeting, which can be sent either through personal delivery,
registered mail, fax or email, to all members, and must be received at least one (1) day
in advance. The punong barangay, the sangguniang barangay and the Municipal or
City Youth Development Council shall be furnished with notices of regular and
special meetings.

(b) A majority of the members including the chairperson of the sangguniang
kabataan shall constitute quorum.

Section 10. Qualifications. ~ (a) An elective official of the sangguniang
Kabataan must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the barangay for at least
one (1) year, a qualified member of the katipunan ng kabataan who is at least eighteen /
(18) but not more than twenty-four (24) years of age on the day of the election, able to
read and write Filipino, English or the local dialect, must not have been convicted of
any crime involving moral turpitude, and must not be related to any incumbent )
elected national, local or barangay official within the fourth civil degree of /
consanguinity or affinity.

(b) An appointive official of the sangguniang kabataan must be a citizen of the
Philippines, a resident of the baranagay for at least six (6) months, a qualified member
of the katipunan ng kabataan who is at least eighteen but not more than twenty-four
(24) years of age at the time of appointment, able to read and write Filipino, English



or the local dialect, and must not have been convicted of any crime involving moral
turpitude.

Section 11. Term of Office. - (a) The chairperson and members of the
sangguniang kabataan shall hold office for a fixed term of three (3) years unless
sooner removed for cause, permanently incapacitated, die or resign from office. In
case where for any valid reason the regular sangguniang kabataan election is not
conducted, the incumbent sangguniang kabataan officials shall continue to hold office
in a hold over capacity until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

(b) The sangguniang kabataan secretary and treasurer shall hold office co-
terminus with their appointing authority unless sooner removed for cause as provided
under Chapter II, Section 5 (c) of this Act and other applicable laws, their
appointments are terminated by their appointing authority for loss of confidence or
other legal causes, permanently incapacitated, die or resign from office.

Section 12. Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson. - The chairperson of the
sangguniang Kabataan shall automatically serve as an ex-officio member of the
sangguniang barangay upon his assumption to office. As such, he shall exercise the
same powers, discharge the same duties and functions, and enjoy the same privileges
as the regular sangguniang barangay members; and shall be the chairman of the
committee on youth and sports development. He shall be entitled to a pro-rata
honoraria for every session of the sangguniang barangay he has attended.

Section 13. Powers and Functions of the Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson.
- The sangguniang kabataan chairperson shall exercise such powers and discharge
such duties as follows:

(a) Call and preside over all meetings of the sangguniang kabataan, and vote
in case of tie, and assemblies of the katipunan ng kabataan except when
one of the agenda to be discussed in such assembly involves the
disciplinary action against the sangguniang kabataan chairperson, in
which case, the highest ranking sangguniang kabataan member shall
preside;

(b) Take the lead in the formulation of the Medium Term Barangay Youth
Development and Investment Plan and in the adoption of the Annual
Barangay Youth
Development Plan;

(c) Ensure the implementation of policies, programs and projects as
contained in the Annual Barangay Youth Development Plan, in
coordination with the sangguniang barangay and the Municipal or City
Youth Development Council;

(d) Sign all required documents and warrants drawn from the sangguniang
kabataan funds for all expenditures in the implementation of the Annual
Barangay Youth Development Plan;


(e) Exercise general supervision over the affairs and activities of the
sangguniang kabataan and the katipunan ng kabataan as well as the
official conduct of its members;

(f) With the concurrence of the sangguniang kabataan, appoint from among
the qualified members of the katipunan ng kabataan a secretary and a
treasurer;

(g) Coordinate with the sangguniang barangay and other youth organizations
within his barangay on youth-related programs and projects that they
wish to initiate and implement and those programs and projects that the
sangguniang kabataan shall implement;

(h) Attend all mandatory capability trainings and seminars and impart the
salient features of the same to members of the sangguniang kabataan
within one (1) month after his attendance; and

(i) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions
as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.

(i) In applying the provisions of Articles 148 and 151 of the Revised Penal
Code, The SK Chairman while in the actual performance of his duties or
‘on the occasion of such performance, shall be deemed persons in
authority

Section 14. Sangguniang Kabataan Secretary. - The sangguniang kabataan

secretary shall:

(a) Keep all the records of the katipunan ng kabatan, including the list of its
qualified members, and of the sangguniang kabataan;

(b) Prepare and keep all the minutes of all assemblies of the katipunan ng
kabataan and of all the meetings of the sangguniang kabataan;

(c) Assist the Commission on Elections and coordinate with the barangay
secretary in the preparation of all forms necessary for the conduct of
registration, elections, initiatives, referenda, or plebiscites;

(d) Cause the posting, in the barangay bulletin board and in other
conspicuous places within the jurisdiction of the barangay, of all
resolutions approved by the sangguniang kabataan as well as the annual
and end-of-term reports of the programs and projects implemented by
the sangguniang kabataan and the dissemination of the same to
concerned offices, institutions and individuals; and

(e) Keep a registry of all youth organizations and youth serving organizations in

the barangay;

{f) Act as a chief repository of youth policies, studies and research;

(g) In accordance with the policy of full public disclosure, the S.K. Secretary is
responsible to make available any resolutions, Comprehensive Barangay Youth
Development Plan and other legislative or public documents to the public for
copying or inspection, furthermore he is also responsible in uploading
resolutions, Comprehensive Barangay Youth Development Plan and other


documents involving public interest in different government and social media
websites.

(h) In applying the provisions of Articles 148 and 151 of the Revised Penal Code, The
Sk Secretary while in the actual performance of his duties or on the occasion of
such performance, shall be deemed agents of a persons in authority; and

(i) Perform such other duties and discharge such other functions as the

sangguniang kabataan chairperson may prescribe or direct.

Section 15. Sangguniang Kabataan Treasurer. - The sangguniang kabataan
treasurer shall:

(a) Take custody of all sangguniang kabataan property and funds;

(b) Collect and receive contributions, monies, materials, and all other
resources intended for the sangguniang kabataan and the katipunan ng
kabataan;

(c) Serve as co-signatory in all withdrawals from the sangguniang kabataan
funds and disburse funds in accordance with the approved annual budget
and supplemental budget, as case may be, of the sangguniang kabataan;

(d) Certify to the availability of the sangguniang kabataan funds whenever
necessary;

{e) Submit to the sangguniang kabataan and to the sangguniang barangay
certified and detailed statements of actual income and expenditures at
the end of every quarter and the posting of the same in the barangay
bulletin board and in other conspicuous places within the jurisdiction of
the barangay; and/or in the channel or platform prescribed thereto by
DILG or NYC;

(f) In applying the provisions of Articles 148 and 151 of the Revised Penal
Code, The SK Treasurer while in the actual performance of his duties or
‘on the occasion of such performance, shall be deemed an agent of a
persons in authority; and

(g) Render report during the regular katipunan ng kabataan assembly on the
financial status of the sangguniang kabataan; and

(h) Perform such other duties and discharge such other functions as the
sangguniang kabataan chairperson may prescribe or direct.

Section 16. Sangguniang Kabataan Funds. ~ The Sangguniang Kabataan

Funds shall be governed by the following provisior

(a) All the income of the barangay derived from whatever source shall accrue
to its general fund and shall, at the option of the barangay concerned, be
kept as trust fund on the custody of the city or municipal treasurer or be
deposited in a bank, preferably government-owned, situated in or
nearest to its area of jurisdiction. Such funds shall be disbursed in
accordance with the provisions of this Title. Ten percent (10%) of the
general fund of the barangay shall be set aside for the sangguniang
kabataan. The sangguniang barangay shall appropriate the sangguniang


kabataan funds in lump sum which shall be disbursed solely for youth
development and empowerment purposes.

(b) The sangguniang kabataan shall have fiscal autonomy in its operations,
disbursements and encashment of their income and expenditures. As
such, the sangguniang kabataan funds shall be deposited in the name of
the sangguniang kabataan of the concerned barangay in a government-
owned bank situated in or nearest to its area of jurisdiction with the
sangguniang kabataan chairperson and the sangguniang kabataan
treasurer as the official signatories.

(c) One percent (1%) of the sangguniang kabataan funds shall be allocated
for, and remitted within the first quarter of the succeeding fiscal year, to
the Municipal or City Youth Development Council. If a barangay falls
within the territorial jurisdiction of a province, another one percent (1%)
shall be allocated to, and remitted in similar manner, to the Provincial
Youth Development Council.

(d) All sangguniang kabataan funds shall be allocated in an annual budget,
and if the funds allow, in a supplemental budget in accordance with the
adopted Annual Barangay Youth Development Plan. Both the Medium
Term Barangay Youth Development and Investment Plan and the Annual
Barangay Youth Development Plan shall give priority to programs,
projects and activities that will promote and ensure the meaningful youth
participation in nation-building, sustainable youth development and
empowerment, equitable access to quality education, environmental
protection, climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction and
resiliency, youth employment and livelihood, health and anti-drug abuse,
gender sensitivity, capability building and sports development. These
programs projects and activities should be in line with the Local Youth
Development Plan and the Philippine Youth Development Plan

(e) The sangguniang bayan or sangguniang panlungsod shall, within sixty
days upon receipt hereof, review the annual budget and supplemental
budget of the sangguniang kabataan on their compliance in the
immediately preceding provision and other existing laws, rules and
regulations. Non-compliance shall render said budgets inoperative either
in whole or in part. Failure on the part of the sanggunian to complete the
review within prescribed period shall render the said annual budget
deemed approved.

(f) All SK funds derived from any source shall be stated in the financial
records. The SK Financial Records shall be kept by the SK Treasurer, with
copies furnished to the Sangguniang Barangay, the KK, the City/Municipal
Accountant and the LYDC, in simplified manner as may be prescribed by
the Commission on Audit. All SK funds shall be subject to all existing
accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations


Section 17. Privileges of Sangguniang Kabataan Officials. — (a) All
sangguniang Kabataan officials, whether elected or appointed, shall, during their
incumbency:

(i) Be exempt from payment of tuition and matriculation fees while enrolled
in any public tertiary school including state colleges and universities and
those locally funded public educational institutions. The National
Government shall reimburse said college or university the amount of the
tuition and matriculation fees: Provided, that, to qualify for the privilege,
the said officials shall enroll in a locally funded educational institution, or
state college or university within or nearest their area of jurisdiction;

(ii) Be exempt from taking the National Service Training Program ~ Civic
Welfare Training Service (NSTP-CWTS) subjects. In lieu thereof, concerned
sangguniang kabataan officials shall submit written reports, preferably
with photographs, of their participation in the implementation of
programs, projects and activities as outlined in the Annual Barangay
Youth Development Plan. Absence of such reports, or a finding to the
contrary upon verification of submitted reports, will disqualify the
concerned sangguniang kabataan officials from this privilege. The
Commission on Higher Education and the Commission shall jointly
promulgate the guidelines for the implementation of this provision;

(ili) Be excused from attending their regular classes, if they are currently
enrolled in any school, while attending their regular or special
sangguniang kabataan meetings, and the sangguniang barangay sessions,
in case of the sangguniang kabataan chairperson. A certification of
attendance shall be issued by the sangguniang kabataan secretary,
attested by the sangguniang kabataan chairperson and duly noted by the
punong barangay and shall be submitted to the concerned faculty
member and the dean of the educational institution as proof of
attendance. In the case of the sangguniang kabataan secretary, the
sangguniang kabataan chairperson shall issue the certification duly noted
by the punong baranagay. In the case of the sangguniang kabataan
chairperson, the barangay secretary shall issue the certification of
attendance duly noted by the punong barangay. Any person who shall
falsely certify as to the attendance of any sangguniang kabataan official
shall be criminally and administratively liable ;

(iv) Be provided by the National Government with Philhealth coverage; and

(v) Be entitled to receive actual travelling reimbursements as may be
authorized by law, and subject to the availability of funds; Provided, That,
such travel is directly related to the performance of their functions as
sangguniang kabataan officials and is supported by duly approved travel


order by the punong barangay, in the case of the sangguniang kabataan
chairperson, or by the sangguniang kabataan chairperson in the case of
the other sangguniang kabataan officials.

(vi) All SK Officials shall undergo mandatory trainings and capability programs
which capacitate them to become effective youth officials, For this
purpose, the NYC is directed to provide said trainings and capability

programs.

(b) The sangguniang kabataan chairperson shall have the same privileges
enjoyed by other sangguning barangay officials under this Code subject to
such requirements and limitations provided herein.

Section 18, The sangguniang kabataan chairperson shall be considered a
person in authority as defined by law in connection with the actual discharge of his
official duties and functions. All other sangguniang kabataan officials, whether
elected or appointed, shall be considered agents of person in authority as defined by
Jaw in connection with the actual discharge of their duties and functions.

Section 19. Suspension and Removal from Office. - Any elected official of the
sangguniang kabataan may, after the exercise of due process, be suspended for not
more than six months or removed from office either by majority vote of all members
of the sangguniang bayan or sangguniang panlungsod which has jurisdiction in the
barangay of the concerned sangguniang kabataan official, or by majority vote of all
the members of the katipunan ng kabataan of which the concerned sangguniang
kabataan official is a duly registered member, on any of the following grounds:

(a) Absence from the regular and special meetings of the sangguniang
kabataan without valid cause for three (3) consecutive times;

{b) Failure to convene the regular assembly of the katipunan ng kabataan for
two (2) consecutive times;

(c)__ Failure to convene the regular sangguniang kabataan meetings for three
(3) consecutive months in the case of the sangguniang kabataan
chairperson;

(d) Deliberate failure to formulate the Medium Term Barangay Youth
Development Plan, adopt the Annual Barangay Youth Development Plan
or approve the annual budget within the prescribed period of time;

(e) Deliberate failure to implement programs and projects outlined in the
Annual Barangay Youth Development Plan;

(f) Four (4) consecutive absences during the regular sangguniang barangay
sessions without valid cause in the case of the sangguniang kabataan
chairperson; and

(g) Conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude; and violation of existing
laws against graft and corruption and other civil service laws, rules and
regulations.

(h) If at anytime during his term, a relative within the 4th degree of
affinity or consanguinity is elected into office in the national, local or


barangay election, said S.K. official will be considered automatically
resigned from his office.

Section 20. Succession and Filling up of Vacancies. - (a) In case a
sangguniang Kabataan chairperson refuses to assume office, fails to qualify, is
convicted of a felony, voluntarily or automatically resigns, dies, is permanently
incapacitated, is removed from office, or has been absent without leave for more than
three months, the sangguniang kabataan member who obtained the highest number of
votes in the election immediately preceding shall assume the office of the chairperson
for the unexpired portion of his term, and shall discharge the powers and duties, and
enjoy the rights and privileges appurtenant to the office. In case said member refuses
to assume the position or fails to qualify, the sangguniang kabataan member obtaining
the next highest number of votes shall assume the position of the chairperson for the
unexpired portion of the term.

(b) Where two (2) or more sangguniang kabataan members obtained the same
highest number of votes, the other sangguniang kabataan members shall conduct an
election to choose the successor to the chairperson from among the said members.

(©) After the vacancy shall have been filled, the sangguniang kabataan
chairperson shall, within thirty (30) days, call for a special Katipunan ng kabataan
assembly to elect a sangguniang kabataan member to complete the membership of
said sanggunian: Provided, that, such special assembly is coordinated with the Office
of the Local Government Operations Officer and the Commission on Elections of the
municipality or city where the concerned barangay belongs. Such sangguniang
kabatan member shall hold office for the unexpired portion of the term of the vacant
seat.

(@) Alll other vacancies in the office of the sangguniang kabataan member shall
be filled in accordance with the immediately preceding provision.

(©) In case of suspension of the sangguniang Kabataan chairperson, the
successor, as determined in subsections (a) and (b) of this Section, shall assume the
position during the period of such suspension.

CHAPTER IIL
THE LOCAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCILS

Section 21. Creation. - To ensure wide and multi-sectoral youth participation
in local governance, there shall be in every municipality, city and province a local
youth development council which shall be called Municipal Youth Development
Council, City Youth Development Council and Provincial Youth Development
Council, respectively.

Section 22. Composition. - The Council shall be composed of at least nine (9)
but not more than twenty five (25) members who shall come from the official
representatives of the following classifications of duly organized and/or accredited


youth and youth-serving organizations who are at least fifteen (15) but not more than
twenty-four (24) years of age:

(a) The sangguniang kabataan;

(b) Student councils or sangguniang mag-aaral of public and private
secondary schools;

(c) Student councils of public and private tertiary schools;

(d) Out of school youth organizations;

(e) Working youth, young entrepreneurs and young professional
organizations;

(f) Youth with specific needs organizations;

(g) Community-based youth organizations;

(h) Faith-based youth organizations; and

(i) Political party and ideology-based youth organizations.

Section 23. Organization, Accreditation, Registration of Youth and Youth-
serving organizations and Selection of Council members. — (a) For the purpose of
representation in the Council and to provide an avenue to strengthen the sangguniang
kabataan through sharing of best practices and successful experiences, the following
provisions shall be adhered to:

(a) There shall be an organization of the pederasyon ng mga sangguniang
kabataan to be known as follows:

(i) in municipalities, pambayang pederasyon ng mga sangguniang kabataan
which shall be composed of the sangguniang kabataan chairpersons of
barangay in the municipality;

(ii) in cities, the panlungsod na pederasyon ng mga sangguniang kabataan
which shall be composed of the sangguniang kabataan chairpersons of
barangay in the city; and

(iii) in provinces, panlalawigang pederasyon ng mga sangguniang kabataan
which shall be composed of the presidents of the pambayan at
panlungsod na pederasyon ng mga sangguniang kabataan.

(b) The pederasyon ng mga sangguniang Kabataan shall, at all levels, elect from
among themselves the president, vice-president, and such other officers as
they may deem necessary. The concerned Local Government Operations
Officer shall facilitate the conduct of the elections which shall commence
within fifteen (15) days from the immediately preceding sangguniang
kabataan elections in case of the pambayan and panlungsod na pederasyon,
and within thirty (30) days in case of the pantalawigang pederasyon.

(c) The term of office, manner of election, removal and suspension of the
officers of the pederasyon at all levels shall be governed by the guidelines to
be jointly issued by the Department of the Interior and Local Government
and the Commission within thirty (30) days upon the effectivity of this Act.


(d) Membership in the Council. The Council shall be composed of the following:

(i) The duly elected president of the pambayan, panlungsod and
panlalawigang pederasyon shall serve as a member of the respective
Council.

(ii) The vice-president of the pambayan or panlungsod na pederasyon
whose president has been elected as president of the panlalawigang
pederasyon shall serve as member of the concerned Council.

(iii) The president of the duly organized and school-accredited
sangguniang mag-aaral or student council of any public or private
secondary school within the municipality or city shall be a member of
the Municipal or City Youth Development Council.

(iv) The president of the duly organized and school-accredited student
council of any public or private tertiary school, if there is any, within
the municipality or city shall be member of the Municipal or City
Youth Development Council.

{v) Any existing youth or youth serving organization in any municipality or
city, as classified in Section 22 (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) and (j), who
intends to be a member and participate in the Council shall register
and be granted accreditation by the Commission.

(vi) Each member of the council must not have any relative elected in
public office up to the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity.

tration and accreditation of the youth or youth serving

organization as stipulated in the above immediately preceding
subparagraph shall be in the following manner:
(i) Those from the municipality or component city must register with
the Provincial Youth Coordinator.
(ii) Those from the Metropolitan Manila area shall register with the
national office of the Commission.
(iii) Those from other highly urbanized cities outside of the
Metropolitan Manila area shall register with the designated area
or regional offices of the Commission. For this purpose, Section 10
(i) and (m) of Republic Act No. 8044 is hereby amended to read as

follows:
Section 10, Functions of the Commission. — The
Commission shall have the following functions:
(a) 19%
(b) xx

(To establish such organizational structures including area,
regional and provincial offices as may be required to
effectively carry out its functions;

(m) To establish and/or facilitate and help in the establishment
of youth organizations and youth-serving organizations through


its respective area, regional and provincial offices, and to
register and to accredit them to qualify for membership in the
Local Youth Development Councils;

(q) x0

(© For the purpose of the paragraph (d) subparagraph (v) of this Section, a
youth or youth serving-organization shall have an actual active
membership of at least twenty (20) who are at least fifteen (15) but not
more than twenty four (24) years old who are residents of the municipality
‘or the city where the organization intends to register and the organization
has a written constitution and by-laws, a clearly stated vision, mission and
programs for the youth.

(g) To give equal opportunity for the youth, from the time of the enactment of
this Act and up to the deadline for registration set by the Commission,
non-organized youth groups may formally organize themselves and
register in accordance with Section 23 (d) and (c) above.

(h) The Commission shall provide a clearly defined and stakeholder-friendly
registration and accreditation procedure including an internet-based
registration process.

(i) In coordination with the concerned Local Government Operations Officer
or other offices or agencies in the local government, the Commission shall
verify the registration information provided by these organizations.

(j) The registration and accreditation of these organizations shall be conducted
by the Commission every three years, However, upon determination of the
need, the Commission may conduct a continuing registration procedure but
taking into consideration the budgetary and manpower requirements and
presence of youth and youth-serving organizations who will avail. Youth
and youth-serving organizations which are already registered must renew
their registration and accreditation every three years to qualify them for
membership in the Council.

(k) The duly-elected president of the registered and accredited youth and
youth-serving organizations shall serve as members of the Municipal or
City Youth Development Councils.

(1) In the event that in any municipality or city, there are more than three (3)
accredited student councils in the secondary and tertiary levels, or there are
more than three youth or youth-serving organizations in any classification
as provided for in Section 22 (d), (e), (1), (g), (h), (i) and (j), the Local
Government Operations Officer of the concerned municipality or city in
coordination with the NYC Youth Affairs Provincial Officer shall
assemble them in a public venue, on the day set in the Calendar of
Activities promulgated to implement this Act and every year thereafter,
and by consensus or secret balloting chose from among themselves the
three (3) who will represent their respective classifications at the
Municipal or City Youth Development Council.

(m) The Provincial Youth Coordinator, and with the assistance of the
Provincial Local Government Operations Officer, shall convene all
members of the Municipal and City Youth Development Councils within
the province and shall, except for the president of the panlalawigang
pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan, choose a maximum of three
members from among the representatives of each respective classifications


(i) Approve the Council annual budget and authorize the disbursement of
the Council funds;

(i) Monitor the implementation of youth development programs and
projects of the Sangguniang Kabataan in its jurisdiction including the
manner of using its funds;

(k) Provide support to youth and youth-serving organizations in its
jurisdiction;

(I) Endorse youth and youth serving organizations for the accreditation of
the local sanggunian for purposes of representation in the local
development council and other local special bodies;

(m)Prepare and submit annual program and financial reports to the local
chief executive, the local sanggunian, the Office of the Local Government
Operations Officer, the Commission and the Provincial Youth
Development Council, in the case of the Municipal and City Youth
Development Councils in its jurisdiction; and

(n) To Adopt and implement a policy of full public disclosure of all its transactions
involving public interest; to this end any resolutions, LYDP, other legislative or
public documents shall be made available to the public for copying or
inspection, furthermore resolutions, LYDP and other documents involving public
interest shall be uploaded in different government and social media websites,
also these documents shall be posted in at least three conspicuous places in the
locality.

{0) To recommend to the Governor/City/Municipal Mayor the establishment
of youth centers as deemed necessary;

(p) For the City/ Municipal Youth Development Council- to review,
deliberate, and certify that the Comprehensive Barangay Youth
Development Plan is in line with the City/ Municipal Youth Development
Plan.

(a) For the Provincial Youth Development Council- to review, deliberate, and
certify that the City/ Municipal Youth Development Plan is in line with the
Provincial Youth Development Plan.

(r) Discharge such other duties and perform such other functions as may be
delegated or necessary.

Section 25. Meetings and Quorum. ~ (a) The Council shall meet at least once
every three (3) months. However, the Council president or at least one-third of the
total membership of the Council may call for a special meeting by giving a written
notice, which can be sent either through personal delivery, registered mail, fax or
email, to all members of the date, time, place and agenda of the meeting which must
be received at least two (2) days in advance.

(b) The presence of the majority of all members of the Council shall constitute
quorum.

(c) The duly elected officers of the Council shall constitute the Council
Executive Board and shall meet at least once a month, or upon the call of the Council


president to discuss urgent matters and update on the status of implementation of the
youth development programs and projects.

Section 26. Privileges of the members of the Council. ~ (a) All members of the
Council shall, during their ineumbency:

(i) Be exempt from payment of tuition and matriculation fees while enrolled
in any public secondary, tertiary and graduate school including state
colleges and universities and those locally funded public educational
institutions. The National Government shall reimburse said educational
institution the amount of the tuition and matriculation fees: Provided,
That, to qualify for the privilege, the said members shall enroll in a locally
funded public educational institution, or state college or university within
or nearest their area of jurisdiction;

(ii) Be exempt from taking the National Service Training Program ~ Civic
Welfare Training Service (NSTP-CWTS) subjects. In lieu thereof, concerned
Council member shall submit written reports, preferably with
photographs, of their participation in the implementation of programs,
projects and activities as outlined in the Annual Youth Development Plan.
Absence of such reports, or a finding to the contrary upon verification of
submitted reports, shall disqualify the concerned Council member from
this privilege. The Commission on Higher Education and the Commission
shall jointly promulgate the guidelines for the implementation of this
provision;

(iii) Be provided by the National Government with Philhealth coverage; and

(iv) Be entitled to receive actual travelling reimbursements as may be
authorized by law, and subject to the availability of funds, during their
attendance on the meetings of the Council

b) The youth sector representative to the local sanggunian who is currently
enrolled in any academic institution is excused from attending his regular classes
while in attendance during the regular or special sanggunian sessions. A certification
of attendance shall be issued by the secretary to the sanggunian attested by the
presiding officer and shall be submitted to the concerned faculty member and the dean
of the educational institution as proof of his attendance. Any person who shall falsely
certify as to the attendance of the youth sector representative shall be criminally and
administratively liable.

Section 27. Term of Office of the Council members. - Except for the president
or the vice president, as the case may be, of the pederasyon ng mga sangguniang
Kabataan, the term of office of all the members of the Council shall be co-terminus in
their term of office as president of their respective organizations, but in no case shall
be more than three (3) consecutive years.

Section 28. Membership in the Sanggunian. - (a) Within one (1) month from
the conduct of the sangguniang kabataan election, and every year thereafter, in the


case of the municipality and city, and within forty-five (45) days in the case of
province, the Local Government Operations Officer of the concerned local
government unit shall convene all the members of the Couneil in a public and neutral
venue. Once convened, the venue shall be closed to public. Except for the Council
members, the election committee and the representative of the Commission, if there is
any, no other person is allowed to be present in the venue. He shall first give a
detailed orientation on the provisions of this Act. He shall give the members
reasonable time to discuss and articulate on the matters relating to this Act and to the
youth in general and the opportunity to introduce themselves, their advocacies, vision
and how they can contribute in nation building and youth empowerment.

(b) The Election Committee, which shall be composed by the Local
Government Operations Officer as chairman, and the Election Officer and the
secretary to the local sanggunian of the concemed local government unit as members,
shall then conduct the election of officers of the Council. The Council members shall
elect from among themselves a president, a vice pr lent, a secretary and a treasurer
and such other officers as they may deem necessary. The Election Committee shall
proclaim the winning officers of the Council by virtue of the number of votes they
have garnered.

(©) The duly proclaimed president of the Municipal Youth Development
Council, the City Youth Development Council and the Provineial Youth Development
Council shall serve as ex-officio member of the sangguniang bayan, sangguniang
panlungsod and sangguniang panlalawigan, respectively, without need of further
appointment or concurrence. He shall exercise the same powers, discharge the same
duties and functions, and enjoy the same privileges as the regular members. However,
he cannot employ in his public office any relative within the fourth civil degree of
consanguinity or affinity. He shall be the chairman of the committee on youth and
sports development in the said sanggunian, and a regular member of the committees
on education, environment, employment and livelihood, health and anti-drug abuse,
and gender and development. Further, he shall serve as ex-officio member of local
schoo! board, local development council, local health board, local tourism council and
local peace and order council. His entitlement to representation and transportation
allowances and monthly salary shall be pro-rated for every session of the sanggunian
he has attended. A youth sector representative to the sanggunian who, during his term
of office, shall have passed the age of twenty-four (24) years shall be allowed to serve
the remaining portion of the term for which he is elected,

Section 29. Qualifications of Officers. — An officer of the Council must be a
citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the local government unit for at least one (1)
year, a qualified member of any youth or youth serving-organization as classified in
Section 22 hereof, at least eighteen (18) but not more than twenty-four (24) years of
age on the day of the Council election, able to read and write Filipino, English or the
local dialect, must not have been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude,
and must not be related to any incumbent elected national, local or barangay official
within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity . If at anytime during his
term, a relative within the 4" degree of affinity or consanguinity is elected
into office said officer will be considered automatically resigned from his
Office,


Section 30. Term of Office of the Council Officers. - Duly elected officers of
the Council shall serve for one (1) year. However, they can be re-elected for another
term of one (1) year. No president of the Council shall serve for more than two (2)
consecutive terms. In case where for any valid reason the regular election of officers
of the Council is not conducted on the period herein prescribed, the incumbent
president shall continue to hold office in a hold over capacity until his successor is
duly elected and qualified.

Section 31. Powers, Duties and Functions of the Council President, - Other
than serving as ex-officio member of the sanggunian, the president of the Council
shall exercise the following powers, discharge the following duties and perform the
following functions:

(a) Preside over all meetings of the Council and its officers;

(b) Initiate the formulation of the Annual Youth Development Plan, ensure its
integration in the Annual Investment Plan and facilitate the
corresponding allocation funds from the annual and/or supplemental
budget of the concerned local government unit;

{c) Implement policies, programs and projects as incorporated in the Annual
Youth Development Plan together with the members of the Council and
in coordination with the concerned national government agencies, local
government offices and private institutions;

(d) Exercise general supervision over the affairs and activities of the Council
and the official conduct of its members; and

(e) Exercise such other powers, discharge such other duties and perform
such other functions as may be prescribed by law of ordinance, or as the
Council may delegate.

Section 32. Duties and Functions of the Council Vice President. - In case of
permanent vacancy in the office of the Council president, the vice president shall
assume the office for the unexpired portion of the term, As such, he shall exercise the
powers, discharge the duties and perform the functions of the office of the president
without need of further appointment or concurrence, However, in case of temporary
vacancy in the office of the president which in no case shall be more than one (1)
month, the vice president shall temporarily assume the office and exercise the powers,
discharge the duties and perform the functions of the president except representation
in the local sanggunian. Provided, that, in case the Council president is suspended
either as ex-officio member of the sanggunian or as Council president, the vice
president shall assume the office and exercise the powers, discharge the duties and
perform the functions of the president including representation in the local
sanggunian.

Section 33. Duties and Functions of the Council Secretary. - The Council
secretary shall:
(a) Prepare and keep the minutes of all meetings of the Council and its
officers;


(b) Keep all the records of the Council;

(c) Send notices of regular and special meetings of the Council and its
office

(d) Cause the publication/posting in the local government unit’s bulletin
boards and other conspicuous public places of all plans, resolutions and

official acts of the Council including its annual accomplishment reports;
furthermore he is also responsible in uploading resolutions, LYDP other
documents involving public interest in different government and social
media websites and

(e) Discharge such other duties and perform such other functions as the
president and the Council may prescribe or direct.

Section 34. Duties and Functions of the Council Treasurer. - The Council
Treasurer shall:
(a) Take custody of all Council properties and funds;

(b) Receive, and issue the corresponding receipt or acknowledgment,
contributions, donations, grants and aids, whether in cash or in kind, from
government and private sources intended for the Council;

(0) Disburse funds in accordance with the duly approved annual budget of
the Council;

(d) Certify to the availability of funds whenever necessary;

(e) Submit to the Council certified and detailed statements of actual income
and expenditures at the end of every quarter;

(f) Cause the publication/or posting in the local government unit’s bulletin
boards and other conspicuous public places the quarterly and end-of-the-
year financial reports on the income and expenditures of the Council; and

{g) Discharge such other duties and perform such other functions as the
president and the Council may prescribe and direct.

Section 35. Council Funds. — (a) All funds which shall be received by the
Council from any source and the proceeds from any fund raising activity shall be
deposited in the name of the Council in a government-owned bank situated in or
nearest to its area of jurisdiction with the Council president and treasurer as the
official signatories. Disbursements from the Council funds derived from government
sources shall be subject to government audit.

(b) The Provincial Youth Development Council, in case the municipality or
city falls within its jurisdiction, or the Commission in case of a highly urbanized city
and a province, shall review, within sixty (60) days from receipt hereof, the annual
budget of the Council on their compliance with Section 24(c) of this Act and other
existing laws, rules and regulations. Non-compliance shall render said budget
inoperative either in whole or in part. Failure on the part the Provincial Youth
Development Council or the Commission to complete the review within the
prescribed period shall render the said annual budget deemed approved.


Section 36, The manner of election, removal and suspension of the officers,
suecession and filing up of vacancies, and functions of other officers of the council
not herein provided shall be governed by the guidelines to be jointly issued by the
Department of the Interior and Local Government and the Commission within thirty
(30) days upon the effectivity of this Act. Provided, That, the president of the Council
who is suspended or removed from his position in accordance with these joint
guidelines shall also be deemed suspended or removed in the local sanggunian where
he sits as an ex-officio member, On the same manner, the president of the Council
when suspended or removed as ex-officio member of the local sanggunian on the
grounds and manner provided for in Republic Act No. 7160, shall be deemed
suspended or removed as president of the Council.

CHAPTER IV
THE LOCAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OFFICE,

Section 37. Creation. - There shall be in every municipality, city and province
a youth development office which shall be headed by a youth development officer
with the rank of at least division chief. Such may be put under the office of the local
chief executive, the office of the planning and development, the office of the social
welfare or in any other office deemed appropriate by the local government unit. If the
funds of the local government unit are sufficient, it can be a separate department with
divisions and units for policy and planning, administration and finance, and programs
and operations. In the event when the local government unit has exceeded the
prescribed personal services limitations, the local chief executive may designate
existing personnel to serve this purpose until such time that the local government unit
can already create this office.

Section 38. Qualifications and Term of Office of the Youth Development
Officer and other Personnel. - (a) The youth development officer must be a citizen of
the Philippines, a resident of the local government unit concerned for at least one year
prior to his appointment, at least twenty one (21) but not more than thirty (30) years
of age on the time of his appointment, a college degree holder, and of good moral
character. He must have acquired experience in youth development affairs or
involvement in youth or youth-serving organizations for at least three (3) years. He
shall be appointed by the local chief executive upon endorsement of any accredited
youth or youth-serving organization and shall be co-terminus with the appointing
authority. However, he may be re-appointed to the same position by the succeeding
local chief executive subject to the qualifications and requirements herein prescribed.

(b)The other personnel of the local youth development office shall be
appointed by the local chief executive in whatever status of appointment it may deem
appropriate, subject to availability of funds and in accordance with civil service rules
and regulations.

(c) No Youth Development Officer or personnel shall be appointed within
the 4" fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity of the appointing authority

Section 39. Functions. - The local youth development office shall have the
following functions:
(a) Serve as secretariat of the Council;


(b)To provide the necessary administrative, operational, staff and
technical support to the P/C/MYDC;

(c) Assist the Council in the discharge of its duties and performance of its
functions;

(d) To facilitate disbursement of funds allocated in the annual or
supplemental budget of the local government unit for the
implementation of programs and projects of the Council as outlined in
the Annual Youth Development Plan and incorporated in the Annual
Investment Plan of the local government unit;

(c) Help facilitate the establishment, registration and accreditation of youth
and youth-serving organizations;

(f) Assist the Commission whenever necessary;

(g) Assist in the conduct of capability building activities for the Council and
other youth and youth serving-organizations as well as the sangguniang
kabataan; and

(h) To coordinate, harmonize and implement youth development programs,
projects and activities, as identified by the P/C/MYDC in the Provincial/
City/Municipal Youth Development Plan, in coordination with various
national government agencies, local govemment units, youth
organizations, or youth serving organizations handling youth-related
programs, projects and activities;

(i To submit an annual or quarterly report on all youth development policies,
programs, projects and activities undertaken by the P/C/MYDC to the
National Youth Commission, the City/Municipal Mayor, the local
Sanggunian, the various government agencies, local government units,
youth organizations and youth serving organizations;

(j) To lead, upon the approval of the Provincial/City/Municipal Mayor, all
youth programs, projects and activities of the local government;

(k) To endorse youth organizations and youth serving organizations for
accreditation, for purposes of representation in the Provincial, Municipal
or City Development Councils and other local special bodies pursuant to
the provisions of the Local Government Code and other laws;

(1) In accordance with the policy of full public disclosure, the Secretariat
through the local youth development officer is tasked with the
responsibility to make available, any resolutions, LYDP, and other
legislative or public documents to the public for copying or inspection

(m)Perform such other functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance,
or as the Council may require.

Section 40. Funding. - The local government unit shall incorporate in its
annual budget such amount as may be necessary for the operation and effective
functioning of the Local Youth Development Office.


CHAPTER V
CAPABILITY BUILDING AND REORIENTATION TOWARDS NATION
BUILDING AND EMPOWERMENT

Section 41. Mandatory and Continuing Training Programs. - (a) Before any
angguniang Kabataan official, whether elected or appointed, or any member of the
Council can assume office, he must undergo the mandatory training program which
shall have two basic components: (i) reorientation on patriotism, nationalism and
values-enhancement towards nation building and (ii) capability building on
leadership, program and project development and sustainability, financial
management, and accountability and transparency. Deliberate failure to attend the
said training program shall constitute sufficient ground to disqualify said sangguiang
kabataan official or Council member.

(b) During their incumbency, they shall attend continuing training programs to
be conducted by the Commission and the Department of the Interior and Local
Government. Deliberate failure to attend this training program may constitute a
ground for disciplinary action.

Section 42. Section 10 (0) of Republic Act No. 8044 is hereby amended to
read as follows:

ction 10. Functions of the Commission. ~ The Commission shall
have the following functions:
(a) xxx
(0) To design and provide mandatory and continuing training programs
to the sangguniang kabataan and the local youth development council

(q) 000

Section 43. The Commission and the Department of the Interior and Local
Government shall jointly design and implement the mandatory and continuing
training programs as herein provided. They may seek the technical assistance of
government training institutions such as the Development Academy of the
Philippines, the Local Government Academy and the University of the Philippines -
National College of Public Administration and Governance, among others, in
conceptualizing holistic and effective reorientation and capability building programs
for the new youth leaders.

Section 44. Training Fund, - A training fund with an initial amount of fifteen
million pesos (P15,000,000.00) is hereby established and appropriated from any
available source to be managed jointly by the Commission and the Department of the
Interior and Local Government. Thereafter, such amount needed for this purpose shall
be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act,



CHAPTER VI
LINGGO NG KABATAAN

Section 45. Observance of Lingo ng Kabataan. - (a)Every barangay, city,
municipality and province shall, in coordination with the S.K. in the barangay and
LYDC in the city, municipality and province, shall conduct an annual activity to be
known as the Buwan ng Kabataan every month of AUGUST every year to coincide
with the International Youth Day which is celebrated on Aug 12,

(b) The observance of the Linggo ng Kabataan shalll include the election of the
counterparts of all local elective and appointive officials, as well as heads of national
offices or agencies stationed or assigned in the territorial jurisdiction of the local
government unit, among in-school and community youth residing in the local
government concerned from ages thirteen (13) to seventeen (17). During said week,
they shall hold office as boy and girl officials and shall perform such duties and
conduct such activities as may be provided in the ordinance enacted pursuant to this
Chapter.

CHAPTER VII
REGISTRATION, ELECTION AND ASSUMPTION OF OFFICE

Section 46. Registration. ~ (a) For purposes of the next regular sangguniang
kabataan election under this Act, the Commission on Elections should fix a special
registration of the katipunan ng kabataan which shall in no case be less than one (1)
month and shall include Saturdays and Sundays to give the youth especially those
studying and working the opportunity to register. Subsequent registration of the
katipunan ng kabataan shall be governed by Republic Act No. 8189 including the
system of continuing registration.

(b) For purposes of the establishment of Council under this Act, the
Commission shall fix the period during which youth and youth-serving organizations
may register with the Commission. Further, the Commission shall device a
mechanism to reach out to all municipalities and cities and encourage existing youth
and youth-serving organizations to register, and those youth groups which are not yet
organized to formally organize themselves and register with the Commission.

Section 47. Date of Election. - Sangguniang kabataan elections shall be held
on the first Saturday of May 2015 and every three (3) years thereafter.

Section 48. Assumption of Office. - (a) The term of office of the sangguniang
kabataan officials elected in the May 2015 election and subsequent elections shall
commence at noon of June 30 following their election,

(b) The term of office of the members of the Council as established under this
Act shall commence at noon of 30" of June 2015. The term of office of the youth
sector representatives to the local sanggunian as provided for in this Act shall


commence at noon of 30" of June 2015. Their duly elected and qualified successors
shall assume office at noon of June 30 every year thereafter.

CHAPTER VIII
FINAL PROVISIONS

Section 52 (49). Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the
implementation of this Act including the funding requirement for the appointment of
the provincial youth coordinator shall be incorporated in the Annual General
Appropriations Act.

Section 53 (50). Jmplementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of the
Interior and Local Government, National Youth Commission, Commission on
Elections, Department of Budget and Management, Commission on Higher
Education, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Department of
Education, and the Commission on Audit, in consultation with the local government
leagues, shall be tasked to come up, within sixty (60) days upon approval of this Act,
with the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) needed for the implementation of
this Act.

SECTION 54, ELECTION OFFENSES- Pertinent provisions of the Omnibus
Election Code, other election laws, rules and regulations if applicable shall be
implemented in order to prevent vote buying and other election related offenses in the
election of Sangguniang Kabataan Officials, Officers, and members of the
P/CIMYDC.

Section 55 (51.) Separability Clause. - If for any reason or reasons, any part or
provision of this Act shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or
provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

Section 56 (52.) Repealing Clause. — Sections 329, 423-439 R.A. No. 7160
also known as “The Local Government Code of 1991”, Section 10 of R.A. No. 8044
otherwise known as “Youth In Nation-Building Act”, Sections 1 & 2 of R.A. 9340
entitled “An Act Amending Republic Act 9164, resetting the Barangay and
Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, and for other purposes,” and all other laws,
presidential decrees, executive orders, letters of instruction, rules and regulations or
portions thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

Section 57 (53.) Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)
days after the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in any
newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.