Philippine Planning System Flashcards
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What is the government framework of the Philippines?
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A presidential and constitutional republic that is divided into units under a single government.
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The president of the Philippines serves as both…
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Head of state and government
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3 Branches of the Philippine Government
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Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
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What branch holds the power to settle controversies involving rights that are legally demandable and enforceable?
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Judicial
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What branch authorized to make laws, alter, and repeal them through the power vested in the Philippine Congress?
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Legislative
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What branch composed of the President and the Vice President who are elected by direct popular vote and serve a term of six years?
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Executive
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This branch determines whether or not there has been a grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction on the part and instrumentality of the government. It is made up of a Supreme Court and lower courts.
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Judicial
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This institution is divided into the Senate and the House of Representatives.
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Legislative
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The Constitution grants the President authority to appoint his Cabinet. These departments form a large portion of the country’s bureaucracy.
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Executive
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What innovations were introduced in the Philippine planning structure since the declaration of martial law in 1972?
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the establishment of institutions such as the National Economic and Development Authority, the Regional Development Councils, the regional autonomous governments, the Metro Manila Commission, and the adoption of the Integrated Area Development Approach.
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What is the significance of understanding the structure of a social system?
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It is crucial for comprehending its operation as it describes overall social relationships and provides the framework for transforming inputs into outputs.
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What are the two broad models used to analyze existing structural arrangements in planning?
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- first model focuses on the locus of decision-making power in planning activities
- second model examines the dominance of functions or objectives in either the sectoral or areal strategy.
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Why is the locus of decision-making power important in planning activities?
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it influences how decisions are made and shapes the overall dynamics of the planning process.
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How does the second model contribute to analyzing structural arrangements in planning?
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examines the number of functions or objectives, determining whether sectoral or areal strategies are dominant, providing insights into the overall planning framework.
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In what way does the structure of a social system impact the transformation of inputs into outputs?
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by influencing the relationships among personnel and providing a framework for effective planning and execution.
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What is the mode of political organization that unites separate states or other polities within an overarching political system in a way that allows each to maintain its own integrity?
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Federalism
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What is a system that has a strong central government that controls what subnational governments do. A single central entity holds all power and authority?
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Unitary Government
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What are the two dominant approaches in the second model for analyzing structural arrangements in planning?
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- Sectoral strategy, focused on specific functions like health or education
- Areal approach, considering the spatial and temporal dimensions in the execution of multi-sectoral functions.
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How does the sectoral strategy differ from the areal approach in planning and implementation?
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The sectoral strategy involves activities by one agency across various parts of the country, while the areal approach considers spatial dimensions, addressing multi-sectoral functions based on geographical boundaries and temporal considerations.
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What is the significance of the political hierarchy in the Philippine government?
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It is crucial for governance, with local chief executives leading at the provincial and city/municipal levels.
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How many major tiers or levels does political hierarchy have?
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national, provincial, and city/municipal levels.
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What is the role of the barangay in the political structure of the Philippines, and who heads it?
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It serves as the lowest political subdivision in the Philippines, designed to encourage grassroots participation in national issues.
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According to Section 7 of the Local Government Code, what are the requisites for the creation or conversion of a local government unit?
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verifiable indicators of viability and a projected capacity to provide services.
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What are the verifiable indicators of viability and a projected capacity to provide services?
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Income, population, and land area (Section 6 of the Local Government Code).
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Compliance for verifiable indicators of viability and projected capacity to provide services is attested to by the...
Department of Finance, the National Statistics Office, and the Lands Management Bureau
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What is the Local Government Code, and when was it enacted?
Also known as Republic Act No. 7160, was enacted in 1991. It establishes the system and defines the powers of provincial, city, municipal, and barangay governments in the Philippines.
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What powers does the Local Government Code grant to local governments in the Philippines?
Enact local tax measures, including real property taxes, and ensures them a share in the national internal revenue. It also defines the powers of LGUs and specifies programs transferred to them.
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What is the purpose behind the term "rationalized" in the context of local planning in the Philippines?
It refers to the latest attempt to bring order to the chaotic state of planning in the Philippines, addressing issues stemming from pre-devolution practices and incomplete implementation of the Local Government Code provisions.
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How does the process of rationalization in local planning begin?
It begins with the intention to faithfully comply with the applicable provisions of the Local Government Code, aiming to bring order to the chaotic state of local planning.
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What is the significance of reducing the number of plans that Local Government Units (LGUs) must prepare?
Reducing the number of plans to the two comprehensive plans (CLUP and CDP) allows for a more streamlined and efficient local planning process.
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How does the rationalization process address the involvement of national government agencies (NGAs) in local planning?
By integrating their sectoral or topical plan requirements into the CLUP or CDP, which ensures coherence and responsiveness to local planning structures and processes, avoiding confusion for LGUs.
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What is the dual status of local government units (LGUs)?
a political unit and a corporate body
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How does the dual statues of LGUs impact their planning function?
By requiring them to manage their territorial jurisdiction on behalf of the national government and represent their residents for efficient governance and service delivery.
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What is the political unit aspect of LGUs?
Their role as a political subdivision of the national government.
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How is LGUs defined in terms of their relationship with the national government?
LGUs are endowed with powers to manage their territorial jurisdiction on behalf of the national government and are envisioned as effective partners in achieving national goals.
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What inherent powers do LGUs exercise as part of their political unit role, and how do they collaborate with the national government?
LGUs exercise inherent powers such as police power and share responsibility with the national government in managing and maintaining ecological balance within their territorial jurisdiction, establishing a collaborative partnership in attaining national goals.
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What does the corporate body aspect of LGUs entail, and how does it influence their governance?
It involves representing their residents and having powers and resources for efficient governance and service delivery. LGUs, as corporate bodies, are mandated to promote the general welfare among the inhabitants within their territorial jurisdiction.
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What are the key components of the local planning system?
1. The organizational structure for planning and its functions,
2. The plan or plans that the planning structure is mandated to produce,
3. The processes that the planning structure will follow to produce the desired plan outputs, and
4. The authority levers or tools with which the LGU implements its plans and programs.
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What are the two characters of planning?
The two characters of planning are proactive policy making (a political act) and reactive problem-solving (a management function).
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How does the proactive policy making and reactive problem-solving shape the nature of planning?
These characters contribute to the dual nature of planning, involving both political and executive aspects.
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How does the proactive policy making make it a political act?
It involves the formulation of policies, which is inherently a political process driven by the values and objectives of the governing body.
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What is the more popularly known character of planning?
The more popularly known character of planning is reactive problem-solving, which is associated with management.
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Why is reactive problem-solving associated with management?
It involves addressing issues and challenges that arise, making it a function of executive management.
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What are the two components of the local planning structure?
The two components of the local planning structure are political and technical.
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How does the political and technical component correspond to the political and technical aspects of planning?
The political component aligns with proactive policy making, while the technical component aligns with reactive problem-solving, reflecting the dual nature of planning.
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What are the political components of the local planning structure?
1. Local Sanggunian
2. Local Development Council
3. Congressman's Representative
4. Civil Society Organizations
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What are the two main bodies that constitute the political component of the local planning structure?
legislative body (Sanggunian) and the local development council (LDC)
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Who primarily constitutes the members of the political component, and what is their predominant characteristic?
It is primarily composed of elective officials, mainly politicians, who are the members of the legislative body and the local development council.
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Who are the only non-politician members in the political component that contribute diverse perspectives and insights?
Representatives from the private sector and civil society, comprising one-fourth of the LDC membership
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What is the principal function of the political component in the local planning structure?
Deliberation to take decisions or lay down policies, making it the policy-making body that defines the content and direction of local development.
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What is the focus of the political component to the local planning process?
Its focus is on shaping the content and direction of local development initiatives.
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What is the technical component made up of?
local special bodies, the sectoral and functional committees, non- government sectors, and the office of the local planning and development coordinator
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Who are the heads operating in the local area that are part of the technical component of the local planning structure?
heads of offices of the local government and of national agencies
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The technical component supplies...
the technical content and process of local planning
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Which component has no decision-making power?
technical component
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What are the primary functions of the Local Development Council (LDC)?
formulating development plans and policies, preparing public investment programs, appraising and prioritizing programs and projects, formulating investment incentives, and coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the implementation of development programs and projects.
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What is the role of Barangay Development Councils?
mobilize people's participation in local development functions, prepare barangay development plans, and monitor and evaluate the implementation of national or local programs and projects.
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What responsibilities does the Executive Committee have within the LDC?
represents the LDC when it is not in session, ensures that LDC decisions are faithfully carried out, and acts on matters needing immediate attention. Additionally, it formulates plans, policies, and programs based on principles and priorities laid out by the LDC.
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What is the role of the Secretariat in the LDC?
provides technical support to the LDC, documents proceedings, prepares reports, and performs other support functions as necessary.
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What functions do Sectoral or Functional Committees perform in relation to the LDC?
assist the LDC in its functions by providing data and information essential to the formulation of plans, defining sectoral or functional objectives, setting targets, identifying programs, projects, and activities, collating and analyzing data, conducting studies, organizing public hearings on sectoral planning, monitoring and evaluating programs and projects, and performing functions assigned by the LDC.
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Who heads the Provincial Development Council?
Governor
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Who are the members of the Provincial Development Council?
all mayors of component cities and municipalities, the chairman of the committee on appropriations of the sangguniang panlalawigan, the congressman or his representative, and representatives of NGOs operating in the province, constituting not less than one-fourth (1/4) of the fully organized council
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Who heads the City or Municipal Development Council?
mayor
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Who are the members of the City or Municipal Development Council?
all punong barangays in the city or municipality, the chairman of the committee on appropriations of the sangguniang panlungsod or sangguniang bayan concerned, the congressman or his representative, and representatives of NGOs operating in the city or municipality, forming not less than one-fourth (1/4) of the fully organized council.
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What role does the chairman of the committee on appropriations play in both the Provincial and City/Municipal Development Councils?
responsible for financial matters and budget-related decisions within the respective council
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In the Provincial Development Council, what percentage of the members must be representatives of NGOs?
Representatives of NGOs operating in the province must constitute not less than one-fourth (1/4) of the members of the fully organized Provincial Development Council.
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Who heads the Barangay Development Council?
punong barangay
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Who are the members of the Barangay Development Council?
members of the sangguniang barangay, representatives of NGOs operating in the barangay (constituting not less than one-fourth or 1/4 of the fully organized council), and a representative of the congressman.
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What is the role of NGOs in the Barangay Development Council?
They contribute to the council's composition, bringing diverse perspectives and community involvement to local development initiatives.
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How are representatives of NGOs chosen for Local Development Councils (LDCs), and what is the timeframe for this process?
Within sixty (60) days from the organization of LDCs, NGOs choose their representatives to said LDCs from among themselves. The sanggunian concerned is responsible for accrediting NGOs during this process.
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Who accredits NGOs for representation in Local Development Councils?
The sanggunian concerned accredits NGOs for representation within Local Development Councils, ensuring the legitimacy and suitability of NGOs participating in the local development planning and implementation process.
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What is the significance of including a representative of the congressman in the Barangay Development Council?
ensures a connection between the local barangay initiatives and the broader national context, facilitating coordination and alignment with national development goals and policies.
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What are the key responsibilities of provincial, city, and municipal development councils in terms of planning?
formulating long-term, medium-term, and annual socioeconomic development plans and policies to guide the overall development trajectory of their respective areas.
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What is one of the functions of development councils regarding public investments?
to formulate medium-term and annual public investment programs, strategically outlining the allocation of resources for development projects and initiatives.
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What role do development councils play in the evaluation of socioeconomic development programs and projects?
evaluating and prioritizing socioeconomic development programs and projects, ensuring effective utilization of resources and alignment with the established development plans.
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How do development councils contribute to promoting private investment capital?
formulating local investment incentives that encourage the inflow and direction of private investment into their respective regions.
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Besides planning and evaluation, what are some additional functions of provincial, city, and municipal development councils?
They also perform other functions as may be provided by law or competent authority, ensuring comprehensive and effective local governance.
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What are the key functions of the Barangay Development Council in the context of local development?
mobilizing people's participation in local development efforts, preparing barangay development plans based on local requirements, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of national or local programs and projects, and performing other functions as may be provided by law or competent authority.
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How often are Local Development Councils (LDCs) required to conduct meetings?
at least once every six (6) months or as often as may be necessary to discuss and address development-related matters.
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What is the timeline within which the executive committee of a development council must be created after the reorganization of the LDC?
three (3) months from the date of the reorganization of the LDC
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What is the purpose of creating an executive committee for a development council?
to represent and act on behalf of the development council when the latter is not in session, ensuring continuity and timely decision-making in the absence of the full council.
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Who is responsible for creating the executive committee for a development council?
provincial, city, municipal, or barangay development council
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Who chairs the executive committee of the Provincial Development Council?
governor
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Who are the members of the executive committee of the Provincial Development Council?
the representative of component city and municipal mayors (chosen from among themselves), the chairman of the committee on appropriations of the sangguniang panlalawigan, the president of the provincial liga ng mga barangay, and a representative of NGOs represented in the LDC.
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Who chairs the executive committee of the City or Municipal Development Council?
mayor
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Who are the members of the executive committee of the City or Municipal Development Council?
the chairman of the committee on appropriations of the Sangguniang Panlungsod or Sangguniang Bayan, the president of the city or municipal liga ng mga barangay, and a representative of NGOs represented in the LDC.
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Who chairs the executive committee of the Barangay Development Council?
punong barangay
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Who are the members of the executive committee of the Barangay Development Council?
a representative of the sangguniang barangay (chosen from among its members) and a representative of NGOs represented in the LDC.
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How are representatives to the executive committees of city and municipal development councils chosen?
The representative of component city and municipal mayors for the Provincial Development Council, and the representative of NGOs for both City/Municipal Development Councils, are chosen from among themselves.
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In terms of decision implementation, what is the role of the Executive Committee?
ensuring that decisions of the LDC are faithfully carried out and implemented, contributing to the effective execution of development initiatives.
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What is the frequency of meetings for the Executive Committee?
required to hold meetings at least once a month.
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Who can call special meetings of the Executive Committee?
the chairman or by a majority of its members, providing flexibility for addressing urgent matters.
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What is the primary role of Sectoral and Functional Committees in the context of Local Development Councils (LDCs)?
providing the LDC with essential data and information for the formulation of plans, programs, and activities within their specific sector or function.
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What is the purpose of establishing a secretariat for each Local Development Council (LDC)?
to provide technical and administrative support, document proceedings, prepare reports, and offer other necessary assistance to facilitate the functioning and effectiveness of the LDC.
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Who leads the secretariat for the Barangay Development Council?
barangay secretary
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Who typically heads the secretariat for provincial, city, and municipal development councils?
headed by their respective local planning and development coordinators
