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SK Cambanac Bohol Internal Rules 2023

The document is an excerpt from the minutes of the second inaugural session of the Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay Cambanac, Baclayon, Bohol, held on December 28, 2023. It includes the adoption of the Internal Rules of Procedure for the 2023-2025 term, outlining the structure, powers, and duties of the Sangguniang Kabataan members. The resolution aims to promote youth welfare and ensure effective governance within the barangay.
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SK Cambanac Bohol Internal Rules 2023

The document is an excerpt from the minutes of the second inaugural session of the Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay Cambanac, Baclayon, Bohol, held on December 28, 2023. It includes the adoption of the Internal Rules of Procedure for the 2023-2025 term, outlining the structure, powers, and duties of the Sangguniang Kabataan members. The resolution aims to promote youth welfare and ensure effective governance within the barangay.
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Republic of the Philippines

Province of Bohol
Municipality of Baclayon
BARANGAY CAMBANAC

OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN

EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE SECOND INAUGURAL SESSION OF


THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OF CAMBANAC, BACLAYON, BOHOL, HELD
ON THE 28th DAY OF DECEMBER 2023 AT THE BARANGAY SESSION HALL

PRESENT: Hon. HAROLD T. MOLIHON - SK Chairperson


Hon. REYMART G. ABUCAY - SK Member
Hon. ANCELMO B. ANDOY -“
Hon. VICENTE L. PUTIAN JR. -“
Hon. GEM BLESSYL L. NARISMA -“
Hon. CRYSTEL JANE BADIANG -“
Hon. MEAREYNA S. QUUBOD -“
Hon. JONEL A. SAMBALUD -“

RESOLUTION NO. 3
Series of 2023

Sponsor by: En Masse

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE INTERNAL RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE


2023-2025 SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OF BARANGAY CAMBANAC,
BACLAYON, BOHOL

WHEREAS, the Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay Cambanac, Baclayon is a


government entity mandated by law to promote and protect the physical, moral,
spiritual, intellectual and social well-being of the youth of Barangay Guiwanon,
Baclayon and shall inculcates in them patriotism, nationalism and other desirable
values, and encourages their involvement in public and civic affairs;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act No. 10742, known as the "SK
Reform Act of 2015", Sangguniang Kabataan have the inherent rights and
obligations of adopting its own rules of procedure for the proper discharge of its
mandate and functions;

WHEREAS, in the maintenance of good order in the Sanggunian Kabataan


deliberations, it is necessary that specific rules should be adopted and enforced in
the interest of effective administration; and

WHEREAS, in order to regulate and adjust with the unexpected changes in the local
governance, the Sangguniang Kabataan of Cambanac, Baclayon recognizes the
need
for the adoption of an Internal Rules of Procedure;

NOW THEREFORE, on motion by Hon. REYMART G. ABUCAY and duly seconded


by all of the members present;

RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved, to adopt the Internal Rules of Procedure for


the 2023-2025 Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay Cambanac, Baclayon, Bohol.

RESOLVED FURTHER, to furnish copies of this resolution to concerned


agencies/offices.

RULE I-MEMBERSHIP

Section 1: Composition - The Sangguniang Kabataan of Cambanac, Baclayon,


Bohol shall be composed of the SK Chairperson as Presiding Officer, seven (7) SK
Kagawads, elected by the registered voters of the Katipunan ng Kabataan.

Section 2: Term of Office - The term of office by the members of the Sangguniang
Kabataan of Cambanac, Baclayon, Bohol shall be three (3) years, which shall
commence on such date as may be provided by law except for the appointed SK
Secretary and Treasurer.

Section 3: Oath or Affirmation - All the members of the Sangguniang Kabataan of


Cambanac, Baclayon, Bohol shall upon assumption to office, take an oath or
affirmation in the prescribed form, duly subscribed before a person authorized to
administer oath.

RULE II- POWERS, DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE SANGGUNIANG


KABATAAN

Section 1: Sangguniang Kabataan - The Sangguniang Kabataan shall:

(a) In consultation and with the concurrence of the Katipunan ng Kabataan,


and within three (3) months from assumption to office, formulate a three
(3)-year rolling plan, which shall be known as the Comprehensive
Barangay Youth Development Plan, which shall serve as basis in the
preparation of the Annual Barangay Youth Investment Program. This plan
shall be aligned with the Philippine Youth Development Plan (PYDP) and
other Local Youth Development Plans in every level, municipal, city and
provincial as is relevant;
(b) Approve the annual budget which is the annual slice of the Annual
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 any national government
agency and/or any private or nongovernment 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 the 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 appropriation 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 the annual and end-of-term program accomplishments and
financial reports to the Sangguniang Barangay and present the same
during the Katipunan ng Kabataan assembly, copy furnished the Office of
the Local Government Operations Officer and Local Youth Development
Council (LYDC), all in accordance with the prescribed form by the DILG
and the Commission;
(h) Partner with the LYDC in planning and executing projects and programs of
specific advocacies like good governance, climate change adaptation,
disaster risk reduction and resiliency, youth employment and livelihood,
health and anti-drug abuse, gender sensitivity, and sports development;
(i) Adopt and implement a policy on full public disclosure of all its transactions
and documents involving public interest; and
(j) 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.

Section 2: SK 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 a tie, and assemblies of the Katipunan ng Kabataan except when one.
(1) 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 Comprehensive Barangay Youth
Development Plan and in the preparation and implementation of the Annual
Barangay Youth Investment Program;
(c) Ensure the implementation of policies, programs and projects as contained in
the Annual Barangay Youth Investment Programs, 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
Comprehensive Barangay Youth Development Plan and Annual Barangay
Youth Investment Program;
(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
members of the Katipunan ng Kabataan a secretary and a treasurer;
(g) Coordinate with the Sangguniang Barangay and other youth organizations
within his or her barangay on youth-related programs and projects that they
wish to initiate and implement; and
(h) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as
may be prescribed by law or ordinance.

Section 3: Presiding Officer - The Chairperson shall be the Presiding Officer of


every
meetings of the Sangguniang Kabataan. However, upon the incapacity of the
Chairperson to preside the meetings, the SK Kawagad who obtained the most votes
shall preside such session. Provided that, upon the absence of the former, the SK
Kagawads, there being in quorum, shall select from among themselves the interim
presiding officer.

Section 4: Powers and Duties of the SK Chairperson as the Presiding Officer -


The Presiding Officer shall:

(a) Preside over the sessions of the Sangguniang Barangay;


(b) Preserve order and decorum during sessions and, in case of disturbance or
disorderly conduct in the session hall or within the premises, take measures
as he/she may deem advisable or the Sanggunian may direct;
(c) Decide all questions of order, subject to appeal by any Sanggunian member
in accordance with these Rules;
(d) Sign all acts, ordinances, resolutions, memorials, writs and warrants issued
by;
or upon order of the Sangguniang Barangay; and
(e) Exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be
provided by law, ordinance or resolution.

Section 5: Sangguniang Kabataan Kawagad - The Sangguniang Kabataan


chairperson shall exercise such powers and discharge such duties as follows:

(a) Formulates and enacts youth policies in the form of resolutions;


(b) Assists the SK Chairperson in the exercise of the powers, functions, and
duties of SK;
(c) The SK Chairperson and SK Kagawad are referred to as the SK Officials;
(d) Serves as head of different SK committees;
(e) Presides over committee meetings and SK and KK meetings, in the absence
of the SK Chairperson;
(f) Performs other duties and functions in exercise of her/his role as SK official
and as prescribed by the SK Chairperson

RULE III - APPOINTIVE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OFFICIALS

Section 1: SK Secretary - Pursuant to the implementing provisions in the RA 10742,


the SK Secretary shall exercise the following powers and duties:

(a) Keep all the records of the Katipunan ng Kabataan, including the list of its
qualified members, youth policies, studies, research and registry of youth and
youth-serving organizations in the barangay, if any;
(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) Cause the posting, in the barangay bulletin board and in at least three (3)
conspicuous places within the jurisdiction of the barangay, and if possible
including the use of traditional and nontraditional media, and make available
for any person with legal purpose, all resolutions approved by the
Sangguniang Kabataan, the annual and end-of-term reports of the programs
and projects implemented by the Sangguniang Kabataan, the
Comprehensive Barangay Youth Development Plan and Annual Barangay
Youth Investment Program and the dissemination of the same to the
concerned offices, institutions and individuals; and
(d) Perform such other duties and discharge such other functions as the
Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson may prescribe or direct

Section 2: SK Treasurer - Pursuant to the implementing provisions in the RA 10742,


the SK Treasurer shall exercise the following powers and duties:

(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 cosignatory in all withdrawals from the Sangguniang Kabataan funds
and disburse funds in accordance with the approved annual budget and
supplemental budget, as the 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 at least three (3) conspicuous places within the jurisdiction of the
barangay, and if possible including the use of traditional and nontraditional
media;
(f) Render report during the regular Katipunan ng Kabataan assembly on the
financial status of the Sangguniang Kabataan; and
(g) Perform such other duties and discharge such other functions as the
Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson may prescribe or direct.

RULE IV-SESSIONS

Section 1: Regular Sessions - The regular sessions of the Sangguniang Kabataan


Cambanac, Baclayon, Bohol shall be on every 2 nd Saturdayi of the month, at such
time and place as the formal notice thereof shall stipulate, or as may be decided
upon in the immediate preceding session.

Section 2: Special Sessions - As often as necessary, when public interest so


demands, special sessions may be called by the SK Chairperson or a majority of the
members of the SK Kagawad. In "Special Sessions", a written notice to the SK
Kagawad, stating the date, time and purpose of the session, shall be served
personally or left with a member of the household of the members of the
Sangguniang Kabataan at their usual place of residence at least three (3) working
days before said special session. Unless otherwise agreed upon by two-thirds (2/3)
votes of the members of the Sanggunian present, there being a quorum, no other
matters may be considered at a special session except that stated in the notice.

Section 3: Order of Business - The following is the sequence in an order of


business:

(a) Call to Order - Presiding officer raps the gavel once and announces, the
meeting will come to order.
(b) Opening Ceremonies
(c) Roll Call (usually only necessary to establish a quorum and is optional)
(d) Reading and Approval of the Minutes
(e) Reports of Officers and Committees
(f) Standing Committees - are usually called upon in the order in which they are
listed. The Chair should know in advance who is prepared to report. If the
Report is for information only, no action is taken; if the report brings a
recommendation, action may be taken at this time or under New Business.
Action on the report is moved by the reporting member.
(g) Special Committees are usually called in the order in which they were
appointed. If the Report is given for information, no action is taken; if the
Report brings a recommendation, the reporting member may bring the
recommendation for action at this point or under New Business.
(h) Unfinished Business - is business postponed or referred by motion or left
unfinished from the previous meeting as recorded in the minutes. (not referred
to as -old business)
(i) New Business - may be introduced by the Chair or by any member.
(j) Program (If there is a planned program, the schedule should be optional.)
(k) Announcements
(l) Adjournment.

Section 4: Attendance in Session Every member of the Sangguniang Kabataan


shall be present in all sessions, unless expressly excluded by it or necessarily
prevented from doing so by sickness or other unavoidable circumstances duly
reported to the Barangay through the SK Secretary.

Section 5: Open Session -Sangguniang Kabataan sessions or meetings of any


committee thereof shall be open to the public unless a closed session is decided or
ordered by affirmative votes of the majority Sanggunian members present, there
being a quorum, in the public interest or for reasons affecting the dignity of the
Sangguniang Kabataan or any of its member, or when confidential matters are being
considered. On a motion to hold a closed session duly approved, the Presiding
Officer shall direct the session hall cleared and doors closed.

Only persons specifically authorized by the Sangguniang Kabataan shall be admitted


to the closed session. They shall preserve the secrecy of whatever may be read or
said at the closed session.

Section 6: Opening and Adjournment - The exact hour of opening and


adjournment of any session shall be entered in the Minutes.

RULE V- ROLL CALL AND DECORUM

Section 1: Quorum - A majority of all the members of the Sangguniang Kabataan,


including the SK Chairperson shall constitute a quorum to transact official business.
Should a question of quorum be raised during a session, the Presiding Officer shall
immediately direct the SK Secretary to call the roll of the members and thereafter
announce the results.

Section 2: Absence of Quorum Where there is no quorum in a given session, the


Presiding Officer may declare a recess until such time a quorum is constituted, or a
majority of the members present may adjourn from day to day and may compel the
immediate attendance of any member absent. If there is still no quorum, despite the
foregoing, no business shall be transacted. The Presiding Officer, upon motion duly
approved by the members present, shall then declare the session adjourned for lack
of quorum.

RULE VI- COMMITTEES

Section 1: Standing Committees the SK Chairperson, in aid of legislation, shall


appoint the Chairman of the following committees, the general legislative functions of
which shall be as hereunder provided: The following mandatory committees under
the IRR of RA 10742 shall be created:

(a) Committee on Education and Culture - Responsible for overseeing all SK


matters, that is, policy and programs or projects related to education and
culture. Mainly, the committee is tasked to ensure that education is a matter of
priority and culture is kept alive among the youth and community as a whole;
e.g., folk dances.
(b) Committee on Environmental Protection, Climate Change Adaptation
(CCA), and Disaster Risk Reduction and Resiliency (DRRR). Responsible
for all SK matters related to environment and disaster preparedness. The
committee is tasked to ensure that the youth are made aware of and
capacitated regarding protection of the environment and preparedness in
times of calamities.
(c) Committee on Youth Employment, Livelihood, Ways and Means.
Responsible for all SK affairs related to promoting employment, livelihood
opportunities, and ways and means for the youth.
(d) Committee on Health, Health Services, and Reproductive Health.
Responsible for all SK matters related to the health of youth.
(e) Committee on Anti-Drug Abuse and Social Protection. To safeguard the
welfare of the youth, anti-drug and social protection committee should be
created.
(f) Committee on Gender and Development, Appropriations and Ethics. This
committee manages all SK matters concerned with gender and development
(GAD), appropriations, and ethics.
(g) Committee on Sports Development. This committee is in-charge of
managing all SK matters related to sports development among the youth and
among community members as a whole.

Section 2: Functions of Committees are created for the purpose of addressing


specific issues and concerns of the youth. The following are the functions of the
committees:

(a) Conduct deliberations and consultations and the holding of committee report
sessions related to the proposed resolutions;
(b) Create policies addressing the issues and concerns of the committees;
(c) Plan, facilitate, and implement programs and activities that SK provides such
as: educational workshops and skills trainings; revival of cultural or folk
dances; creation of youth task force on DRRR management; employment and
livelihood project; anti-drugs campaign; GAD training; and sports development
aimed at reviving and strengthening traditional games, to name a few;
(d) Conduct consultations in relation to programs and other activities of SK;
(e) Gather feedback from KK members and other individuals engaged. Feedback
will provide suggestions, opinions, and observations from members and other
individuals which serve as important bases in decision-making;
(f) Make decisions concerning committee activities;
(g) Promote the SK organization in the community;
(h) Create and maintain communication lines to ensure that members are aware
of the organization's programs and activities; and
(i) Raise funds if necessary.

Section 4: Special Committees - The Sangguniang Kabataan, through a resolution


may organize Special Committees and appoint its Chairman as it may deem
necessary. Members of the Special Committees shall be appointed by the Special
Committees Chairman.

Section 5: Vacancy - Whenever a vacancy occurs or is declared to exist in any of


the committees, the same shall be filled-up by the SK Chairperson.

Section 6: Committee Meeting or Hearing The committees shall determine the


frequency of their meetings or hearings, provided they meet at least once a month. A
majority of all members of the committee concerned shall constitute a quorum.

Section 7: Committee Membership - All committee may be headed by elected SK


Kagawad or any Katipunan ng Kabataan member. Provided, however, it shall
possess a qualified and competitive traits and qualifications.

RULE VII- RESOLUTIONS

Section 1: Resolutions, Defined Resolutions are used for executing propriety


functions and private concerns. Resolutions may also be used to express ideas,
opinions or requests.

Section 2: Passing a Resolution - In passing a resolution, the following shall be


followed strictly:

1) The SK member submits a copy of the proposed resolution for consideration


through the SK Secretary. The SK member who drafted the proposed
resolution is referred as the "sponsor".
2) The SK Secretary records it for the next session's "Reference of Business".
3) During SK session: First Reading. Here, reading of the title of the proposed
resolution takes place.
4) After reading, the proposed resolution shall be referred to the appropriate
committee that shall conduct committee meeting and public hearing.
5) The committee holds meeting, public hearing, and deliberates on the
proposed resolution.
6) During next SK session, the committee reports the result of the meeting and
public hearing conducted.
7) Second Reading. The entire draft of the proposed resolution is read.
8) After reading, the sponsorship speech follows.
9) After the speech, the body deliberates for possible amendments.
10) Then, voting with quorum for approval or adoption takes place.

RULE VIII- DECORUM AND DEBATE

Section 1: Addressing the Chair - When an SK Kagawad desires to speak, he/she


shall rise and respectfully address the Chair, "Mister/Madam Chairman" or
"Mister/Madam Presiding Officer".

Section 2: Recognition of Member to Speak When two or more members rise at


the same time, the Presiding Officer shall determine and recognize the member who
is to speak first.

Section 3: Time Limits for Speeches - No SK Kagawad shall occupy more than
fifteen (15) minutes in debate on any question or speak more than once on any
question without leave of the Sangguniang Kabataan, except as hereinafter
provided. The period of interpellation shall not be counted against the time of the
member speaking.

Section 4: Decorum to Open and Close Debate In all cases, the member who has
obtained the floor shall confine himself to the question under debate, avoiding
personalities. He/She shall refrain from uttering words or performing acts which are
inconsistent with decorum. If it is requested that a member be called to order for
words spoken in debate, the member making such request shall indicate the words
accepted to, and they shall be taken down in writing by the SK Secretary and read
aloud. The member who uttered such words shall not be held to answer, nor be
subject to censure by the Sangguniang Kabataan if further debate or other business
has intervened.

Section 5: Session Conducts - During any session, the SK Member shall be in


proper attire and observe proper decorum. SK Member who is under the influence of
liquor shall not be admitted in any regular or special session of the Sanggunian.
While the Presiding Officer is addressing the Sangguniang or putting a question, no
member shall walk out or cross the session hall.

Section 6: Discipline of Members - The Sangguniang Kabataan, upon the


recommendation of its Committee on Rules and Ethics and with the concurrence of
two-thirds (2/3) of all Sanggunian Kabataan Members, may punish any Sanggunian
member for disorderly behavior and suspend or exclude him/her from the session. If
the penalty is suspension, this shall not exceed sixty (60) calendar days without pay.
Likewise, the Sangguniang Kabataan, upon the recommendation of its Committee on
Rules and Ethics and with the concurrence of two-thirds (2/3) of all Sanggunian
Kabataan Members, may automatically expel any of its members from the
Sanggunian who has been convicted with finality by any court and/or any
government agency for any major criminal offenses committed. The Sangguniang
Kabataan, upon the recommendation of its Committee on Rules and Ethics and with
the concurrence of two-thirds (2/3) of all Sanggunian Kabataan Members, may
further automatically expel any of its members from the Sanggunian who has been
absent without official leave (AWOL) for four (4) consecutive regular sessions of the
Sanggunian.
A. Absences – Every absence without justifiable cause shall be fined (One Fifty
Pesos P150.00).
1. Among the justifiable causes which exempts the absence for the payment of
fines are:
- Death, burial, or hospitalization of an immediate member of the family.
- Marriage of the member of the Sanggunian or member of his/her immediate
family.
2. Three consecutive absences without justifiable cause shall be a ground for
suspension for a span of three months without honorarium.
3. Four consecutive absences without justifiable cause shall be a ground for
removal from office.
4. Absent members shall explain their absence during the next meeting with
complete evidences. When the Sanggunian is not satisfied with the explanation, the
appropriate fine or penalty shall be imposed upon him/her.

B. Any Sangguniang Kabataan Member who fails to attend the following compulsory
activities of the Sangguniang Kabataan, without excuse shall be fined (One
Hundred Pesos P100.00)
1. Any activities, includes municipal activities that need the attendance of the
Sangguniang Kabataan

C. Tardiness – Any member who shall be late in attending a regular or special


session
shall pay a fine of (Fifty Pesos P50.00). “Late means arriving 15 minutes on
scheduled time”.

D. Dress Code – Any member who is not in uniform in attending a regular or special
session shall pay a fine of Fifty Pesos (50.00).

RULE IX- VOTING AND MOTIONS

Section 1: A Tie on an Appeal - A tie vote on an appeal from the ruling of the Chair
sustains the decision of the Chair.

Section 2: Who May Move? - When a motion, report or proposed measure is


adopted or lost, it shall be in order for a member who votes with the majority to move
for the reconsideration thereof on the same or succeeding session day. Such motion
shall take precedence over all other questions, except a motion to adjourn, to raise a
question of privilege and a call to order.

Section 3: Recording of Motions Every motion shall be entered in the Minutes with
the name of the members making it, unless it is withdrawn on the same session day.

Section 4: Reading and Withdrawal of Motions When a motion is made, the


Presiding Officer shall state it before being debated except as herein otherwise
provided, a motion may be withdrawn any time before its approval or amendment.

Section 5: Precedence of Motions When a question is under debate, no motion


shall be entertained except to adjourn, raise a question of privilege, declare a recess,
lay on the table, or postpone to a certain day (which motions shall be decided
without debate), refer, amend or postpone indefinitely (which motions shall be
decided subject to the Five-Minutes Rule). Said motions shall have precedence in
the foregoing order.

No motion to postpone to any day certain, refer or postpone indefinitely, having failed
passage, shall again be allowed in the same session day.

Section 6: Amendments - When a motion or proposition is under consideration, a


motion to amend and a motion to amend that amendment shall be in order. It shall
not be voted upon until the original motion or proposition is perfected. Any of said
amendments may be withdrawn before a decision is had thereon.

Section 7: Five-Minute Rule - A member who desires to speak for or against an


amendment shall have only five (5) minutes to do so.

Section 8: Rider Prohibited - No motion or proposition on a subject different from


that under consideration shall be allowed under color of amendment.

Section 9: One Motion - One Cover - No motion shall cover more than one (1)
subject matter.

Section 10: Amendments of Title - Amendments to the title of a proposed


ordinance or resolution shall not be in order until after the text thereof has been
perfected. Amendments to the title shall be decided without debate.

Section 11: Call to Order A motion to read any part of the Rules is equivalent to Call
to Order and takes precedence over any motion other than to adjourn.

Section 12: Questions of Privilege - Questions of privilege are:

(a) Those affecting the rights of the Sangguniang Kabataan; its safety, dignity
and the integrity of its members.
(b) Those affecting the rights, reputation and conduct of the members,
individually, in their capacity as such members. Subject to the "Five-Minutes
Rule", question of privilege shall have precedence over all other questions,
except a motion to adjourn.

Section 13: Privileged Questions - Privileged questions are those motions or


subject matters, which under the Rules; take precedence over other motions and
subject matters.

RULE X-SUSPENSION OF THE RULES

Section 1: Who Can Move? - Only the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the
Committee on Rules can move to suspend the rules for the Members, provided
quorum is present.

Section 2: Interruption of Motion - When a motion to suspend the Rules is pending,


one motion to adjourn may be entertained. If it is lost, no similar motion shall be
entertained until the vote is taken on the motion to suspend.

Section 3: Effect of Suspension. If the Sanggunian Kabataan members vote to


suspend the Rules, it shall forthwith proceed to consider the measure. A two-thirds
(2/3) vote of the members present shall be necessary for the passage of said
measure, a quorum being present.

RULE XI - AMENDMENTS

Section 1: Amendments - Any portion of these Rules may be amended by a two-


thirds (2/3) vote of the Sanggunian Kabataan members.

RULE XII - REPEALING CLAUSE

Section 1: Repealing Clause - All Barangay Ordinances, SK Resolutions, Rules and


Regulations or parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are
hereby expressly repealed.

RULE XIII-EFFECTIVITY

Section 1: Effectivity - these rules shall take effect on the date of adoption

ADOPTED this 11st day of November, during the 1st Session of the Sangguniang
Kabataan of Cambanac Baclayon, Bohol for Calendar Year 2023 held at the
Barangay Cambanac, Baclayon, Bohol.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

MARIA THERESA DOYDOY


Designated Temporary SK Secretary
ATTESTED BY:

HAROLD T. MOLIHON
Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson

CONCURRED:

REYMART G. ABUCAY ANCELMO B. ANDOY


Sangguniang Kabataan Member Sangguniang Kabataan Member

VICENTE L. PUTIAN JR. GEM BLESSYL L. NARISMA


Sangguniang Kabataan Member Sangguniang Kabataan Member

CRYSTEL JANE BADIANG MEAREYNA S. QUIBOD


Sangguniang Kabataan Member Sangguniang Kabataan Member
JONEL A. SAMBALUD
Sangguniang Kabataan Member

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The approval of the annual budget by the Sangguniang Kabataan is essential as it allocates resources for implementing the Annual Barangay Youth Investment Program. It ensures financial discipline and aligns expenditures with planned youth initiatives. Before the start of each fiscal year, the Sangguniang Kabataan approves this budget, and any changes must comply with existing budget rules and procedures. Thus, this process ensures transparent and effective use of funds to support youth empowerment activities .

The Sangguniang Kabataan promotes youth development and empowerment through a range of collaborative strategies. It partners with national government agencies, private, and non-government institutions to initiate programs that enhance youth welfare. Activities are aligned with the Comprehensive Barangay Youth Development Plan, demonstrating strategic coordination. Additionally, the SK partners with the Local Youth Development Council to execute projects in areas like good governance, health, and sports development, capitalizing on shared resources and expertise for comprehensive youth empowerment .

The Sangguniang Kabataan ensures alignment with national and local youth development plans by formulating its Comprehensive Barangay Youth Development Plan in concert with the Katipunan ng Kabataan. This plan serves as a strategic basis, ensuring that annual programs and projects resonate with the objectives of the Philippine Youth Development Plan and other Local Youth Development Plans at municipal, city, and provincial levels. This strategic alignment ensures cohesive and coordinated efforts towards youth empowerment .

Effective governance and accountability within the Sangguniang Kabataan are enforced through structured roles and planned sessions. The SK Chairperson's leadership in meetings ensures orderly execution of policies and resolutions, while appropriate dress codes and penalties for tardiness and absenteeism foster professionalism. Regular sessions involve procedural rules that prioritize transparency and order, such as recording motions and maintaining decorum. Additionally, transcription of proceedings by the SK Secretary reinforces accountability through documented records .

The SK Chairperson plays a pivotal role in enhancing coordination by leading the formulation and implementation of the Comprehensive Barangay Youth Development Plan and the Annual Barangay Youth Investment Program. The Chairperson ensures that these plans are executed in coordination with the Sangguniang Barangay and the Municipal or City Youth Development Council. Additionally, the Chairperson works in partnership with other youth organizations to initiate and implement programs, thereby aligning efforts and maximizing resources for youth development .

The roles of the SK Secretary and Treasurer are critical in the administrative functions of the Sangguniang Kabataan. The Secretary is responsible for maintaining detailed records, preparing minutes, and ensuring transparency through public dissemination of key documents and resolutions. The Treasurer oversees financial controls, handling funds, accounting, and certifying fund availability. Both positions ensure that administrative processes run smoothly, supporting the SK's strategic and operational goals effectively .

The Sangguniang Kabataan ensures transparency by adopting and implementing a policy on full public disclosure of all its transactions and documents involving public interest. This policy is designed to promote accountability and civic engagement, allowing stakeholders to access necessary information. Furthermore, financial and program accomplishments are submitted annually to various governing bodies and are presented during Katipunan ng Kabataan assemblies .

The Comprehensive Barangay Youth Development Plan is crucial as it serves as the strategic framework that guides the Sangguniang Kabataan's activities and ensures alignment with broader development goals. It is formulated in consultation with the Katipunan ng Kabataan and serves as the basis for preparing the Annual Barangay Youth Investment Program. This ensures that youth development efforts are cohesive and aligned with the Philippine Youth Development Plan and other relevant local youth development plans .

Decision-making and dispute resolution within the Sangguniang Kabataan are governed by structured mechanisms prioritizing majority rule and fairness. A motion for decision-making requires a majority vote, and disputes about rulings can be appealed, where a tie sustains the Chair's decision. Mechanisms like the Five-Minute Rule and precedence of motions ensure orderly and efficient decision-making. These provisions facilitate fair and transparent processes while allowing room for challenges and amendments, ensuring balanced governance .

The Sangguniang Kabataan enforces discipline by fining members for unexcused absences at a rate of P150 per incident, with certain exceptions like family events. Repeated absenteeism leads to harsher penalties: three consecutive unexcused absences result in a three-month suspension without honorarium, while four consecutive unexcused absences may lead to removal from office. Members are required to justify any absences in subsequent meetings. These measures ensure accountability and active participation in SK activities .

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