LGC Flashcards
An agency/subordinate branch of the State performing powers and functions delegated to them
LGUs
LGUs possess the following (4)
- Charter
- Corporate Name
- People
- Place or Territory
LGs act as agents of the State in
performing functions of the government and promoting public welfare. LG cannot be held liable unless otherwise provided by law
Government/Public Character
LGs serve as agencies of the community to administer their affairs. LG can be held liable ex contractu or ex delicto
Proprietary
Distribution of requisite and necessary authority and power to appropriate regional or field office whose major functions are not devolved to LGs
Deconcentration
Conferment of the national government power and authority to LGs to perform specific functions and responsibilities
Devolution
5 national agencies that were devolved
- DA
- DENR
- DOH
- DPWH
- DSWD
Requirements to become a province
- Area of 2,000 sq km OR population of 250,000
2. 20 million income for the last 2 consecutive years
Requirements to become a city
- Area of 100 sq km OR population of 150,000
2. 100 million income for the last 2 consecutive years
Requirements to become a municipality
- Area of 50 sq km
- Population of 25,000
- 2.5 million income for the last 2 consecutive years
Requirements to become a barangay
- 5,000 population for Metro Manila and HUCs
2. 2,000 population for the rest of the country
Requirements to become Highly-Urbanized Cities
- Population of 200,000
2. 50 million income for the last year
___ of the national internal revenue taxes collection of the ___ fiscal year preceding the current fiscal year
40%, third
IRA
Internal Revenue Allotment
First round of IRA
Provinces - 23%
Cities - 23%
Municipalities - 34%
Barangays - 20%