1. The Sangguniang
Barangay:
Barangay Kagawad
Sangguniang Kabataan
(SK)
Jeannifer B. Villanueva
11-MPMG-011
2. Barangay Kagawad
A Barangay Kagawad, abbreviated as "Kgwd.", is
an elected government official who is a member
of the Sangguniang Barangay (Filipino,
"Barangay Council") of a particular barangay,
the smallest political unit in the Philippines.
Formerly called konsehal ("councilor"), a
barangay kagawad participates in the
governance and activities of the barangay
together with the other kagawads, the Punong
Barangay ("Barangay Captain") and the
members of the Sangguniang Kabataan ("Youth
Council").
3. Composition
There are seven (7) barangay kagawads in
each barangay who are ranked according
to the number of votes they had received
in an electoral process exercised by
registered voters in a particular barangay.
As per the purpose of the revised penal
code, the punong barangay, members of
sangguniang barangay and members of
the lupong tagapamayapa are considered
persons in authority within their areas of
jurisdiction.
4. The Internal Rules of Procedure of the Sangguniang
Barangay shall provide for the following
• The organization of the sanggunian and the
election of its officers as well as the creation of
standing committees and the general
jurisdictions of each committee, election of the
chairman and members of each committee
• The Order and calendar of business for each
session
• The legislative process
• The parliamentary procedures which include the
conduct of members during session
5. The discipline of members for disorderly behavior and
absences without justifiable cause for four (4)
consecutive sessions for which they may be
censured, reprimanded or excluded from the session,
suspended for not more than sixty (60) days or
expelled,
PROVIDED that the penalty of suspension or expulsion
shall require the concurrence of at least two-thirds
(2/3) vote of ALL the sanggunian members,
PROVIDED FURTHER that a member convicted by
final judgement to imprisonment of at least one (1)
year for any crime involving moral turpitude shall be
automatically expelled from the sanggunian; and
Such other rules as the sanggunian may adopt.
6. Chairmanship of Committees in
Barangay 615 Zone 61
1st Kgwd – Health & well-being
2nd Kgwd – Education & Livelihood
3rd Kgwd – Sports & Environment
4th Kgwd – Violence against Women and
Children (VAWC)
5th Kgwd – Peace and Order & Disaster
6th Kgwd – Cleanliness & Beautification
7th Kgwd – Ways & Means
7. Chairmanship of Committees in
Barangay 708 Zone 78
1st Kgwd – Education & Appropriations
2nd Kgwd – Ways & Means
3rd Kgwd – Clean & Green
4th Kgwd – Peace and Order
5th Kgwd – Sports
6th Kgwd – Socio-Cultural Affairs
7th Kgwd – Health
8. Term of office
Similar to a Punong Barangay, a Barangay
Kagawad is allowed by Republic Act 7160,
also known as the Local Government
Code of 1991, to have a maximum of
three 5-year terms (adjusted from 3 years
to 5 years by virtue of Republic Act 8524
amending Section 43 of Republic Act
7160).
9. Functions and responsibilities
Barangay Kagawads are mandated to
function as the legislative workforce of the
barangay. They function in a similar
manner as their counterparts in Congress
and the Senate as they are expected to
create and sponsor barangay resolutions
and ordinances.
For this reason, basic knowledge of the law
is required and is expected of each
barangay kagawad in order to perform
their mandated responsibilities.
10. As a member of the sangguniang barangay, a
Barangay Kagawad:
authorizes the Punong Barangay to enter into
contracts in behalf of the Barangay, subject to
the provisions of the Local Government Code
ensure to provide their constituents with basic
services such as peace and order
formulate and adopt measures to eradicate drug
addiction, proliferation of mendicants and
squatters in their barangay
maintain barangay-owned properties and
infrastructures
maintain cleanliness and beautification of the
community, and
promote the well being of children and youths.
11. What powers can the Barangay Kagawads
exercise?
The Barangay kagawads occupy a unique position in
government because they exercise LEGISLATIVE
and EXECUTIVE powers and functions.
They exercise legislative powers because they are
empowered to pass or enact barangay
ordinances.
They exercise executive powers because they
assist the Punong Barangay in the discharge of
his duties and functions, act as peace officers in
the maintenance of public order and safety and
perform such other duties and functions as the
Punong Barangay may delegate. (Sec. 392, LGC)
12. Sangguniang Kabataan (SK)
SK is a youth organization mandated by the
Local Government Code of 1991 to be
formed in every barangay (Sec. 423). It is the
main instrument available for young Filipinos
seeking realization of new politics. It is a
venue of participation of the youth in the
barangay governance. SK reflects the hopes
and visions of young Filipinos and addresses
basically the affairs and interests of the
youth.
SK is composed of a chairman/chairperson,
seven (7) members, a secretary, and a
treasurer.
13. Qualifications of SK candidates
• Must be a citizen of the Philippines
• A resident of the barangay for at least one
(1) year immediately prior to election;
• At least fifteen (15) years but not more
than eighteen (18) years of age on the day of
election;
• Able to read and write Filipino, English, or
the local dialect; and
• Must not have been convicted of any crime
involving moral turpitude.
14. Election and Term of Office
The registered voters of the Sangguniang Kabataan
shall elect the SK Chairman and its seven (7)
officials. The SK Chairman shall then
automatically serve as an ex-officio member of the
Sangguniang Barangay (SB) upon assumption of
his/her office.
SK chair shall exercise the same powers, discharge
the same duties and functions, and the same
privileges as the regular SB members, and shall
be the chairman of the committee on youth and
sports development in the said sanggunian.
The SK officials shall hold office for a period of three
(3) years, unless sooner removed for a cause as
provided by law, permanently incapacitated, die or
resign from office.
15. Powers and Functions of SK
Promulgate resolutions necessary to carry out the
objectives of the youth in the barangay;
Initiate programs designed to enhance the social,
political, economic, cultural, intellectual, moral,
spiritual, and physical development of the
members;
Hold fund-raising activities, the proceeds of which
shall be tax exempt and shall accrue to the
general fund of the SK;
Create such bodies or committees as it may be
deem necessary to effectively carry out its
programs and activities;
16. Submit annual and end-of-term reports to the SB
on their projects and activities for the survival and
development of the youth in the barangay;
Consult and coordinate with all youth organizations
in the barangay for policy formulation and
program implementation;
Coordinate with the appropriate national agency for
the implementation of youth development
projects and programs at the national level;
Exercise such other power and perform such other
duties and functions as the SB may determine or
delegate; and
Exercise other powers and perform other duties
and functions as may be prescribed by law or
ordinance
