The Accreditation of CSOs is a continuous process wherein a CSO may apply for and obtain accreditation at any time. The only legal effect of not applying for accreditation within the period prescribed by law is that such an organization is not entitled to representation in a local special body.
A civil society organization and its chapters, affiliates, offices or local organizations, and an organization that does not cover an entire local government unit are also covered by this Memorandum Circular. Such organization may be qualified for accreditation in the localities where such entities operate; provided that:
They comply with all requirements and criteria set forth in the Memorandum Circular; and
Their programs or projects contribute to the concerned LGU.
IRR of LG Code of 1991
Article 62, Rule XIII | Roles of People's Organizations, Nongovernmental Organizations, or the Private Sector in Local Special Bodies
Article 64, Rule XIII | Procedures and Guidelines for Selection of Representatives of People's Organizations, Nongovernmental Organizations, or the Private Sector in Local Special Bodies
Letter of Application
Duly accomplished Application Form for Accreditation
Duly approved Board Resolution signifying intention for accreditation for the purpose of representation in the local special body
Certificate of Registration or existing valid Certificate of Accreditation from any NGA (or in the case of IPOs, certification issued by NCIP)
List of current Officers
For CSOs that have been in operation for at least one (1) year, Minutes of the Annual Meetings of the immediately preceding year as certified by the organization’s board secretary
For CSOs that have been in operation for at least one (1) year, Annual Accomplishment Report for the immediately preceding year
For CSOs that have been in operation for at least one (1) year, Financial Statement, at the minimum, signed by the executive officers of the organization, also of the immediately preceding year, and indicating therein other information such as revenue, expenses and the source(s) of funds
Templates can be accessed through the link: https://bit.ly/CSO-LSB-Annexes.
MC 2022 - 083 Guidelines on the Accreditation of Civil Society Organizations and Selection of Representatives to the Local Special Bodies
