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REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING REPUBLIC ACT (RA) NO. 10742, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN REFORM ACT OF 2015,” AS AMENDED BY RA NO. 11768
REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING REPUBLIC ACT (RA) NO. 10742, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN REFORM ACT OF 2015,” AS AMENDED BY RA NO. 11768
Pursuant to Section 35 of RA No. 10742, as amended by RA No. 11768, the following Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) are hereby prescribed as follows:
THE KATIPUNAN NG KABATAAN AND THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN
SEC. 4. Katipunan ng Kabataan (KK). – (a) There shall be in every barangay a KK to be composed of all citizens of the Philippines residing in the barangay for at least six (6) months, who are fifteen (15) but not more than thirty (30) years of age, and who are duly registered in the list of voters of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and/or based on the list of members of the KK under the custody of the secretary of the SK.
The rules and procedures to be followed in the registration of voters, in connection with the SK election shall be in accordance with existing laws.
(b) The secretary of the SK shall continuously update the list of members of the KK. To support the application for membership in the KK, the original or certified true copy of the birth certificate or any valid ID or any legal document indicating the date of birth and residence shall be presented. The Registry of Barangay Inhabitants shall be used as a reference for the residency of the applicant.
SEC. 5. Powers and Functions of the KK. – The KK shall:
(a) Elect the SK chairperson and seven (7) members. For the purpose of electing the officials of the SK, all youth included in the list of SK voters of the COMELEC shall be qualified to vote.
(b) Serve as the highest policy-making body to decide on matters affecting the youth in the barangay. As such, the SK shall consult and secure the concurrence of the majority of the KK members present, there being a quorum, based on the list of the SK Secretary, in the formulation and approval of all its policies, plans, programs, and activities that promote the welfare of the youth, such as the CBYDP and ABYIP.
SEC. 6. Meetings of the KK. - (a) The SK chairperson shall convene the first KK general assembly not later than three (3) months after the proclamation of the results of the SK elections.
(b) Regular assemblies of the KK shall be held at least once every six (6) months, to be convened by the SK.
(c) Special assemblies may also be called by the SK chairperson or upon written petition of at least one-twentieth (1/20) of its members.
(d) In all assemblies of the KK, the SK chairperson, shall notify all KK members through both traditional and non-traditional media stating the purpose, time, date, and venue of the meeting. In addition, a written notice shall be posted in at least three (3) conspicuous places within the barangay. All notices shall be posted at least three (3) days prior to the conduct of the assembly, except for special assemblies where the notice shall be posted at least one (1) day before the meeting.
(e) All assemblies of the KK shall be held preferably in a venue within the barangay, or within the municipality/city where the barangay is located.
(f) The DILG and the Commission shall formulate guidelines for determining a quorum on KK assemblies based on the updated list of the SK secretary.
(g) The SK chairperson, or in her/his absence, the highest-ranking elected SK member, shall act as the presiding officer. In their absence, the SK members shall choose from among themselves the presiding officer.
The SK secretary, or in her/his absence, any KK member designated by the presiding officer shall act as secretary. The designated KK member shall discharge the duties of the secretary during assemblies and turn over the minutes of the assembly to the SK secretary.
Creation and Election of the SK
There shall be in every barangay an SK to be composed of a chairperson and seven (7) members who shall be elected by the KK, based on the COMELEC list of registered voters.
The SK chairperson shall, with the concurrence of the majority of all the SK members, appoint from among the members of the KK, a secretary and a treasurer.
SEC. 8. Powers and Functions of the SK. – The SK shall:
(a) In consultation and with the concurrence of the KK and within three (3) months from their assumption of office, formulate and publicize a three (3)-year rolling plan, which shall be known as the CBYDP, which shall serve as a basis for the preparation of the ABYIP. This plan shall be aligned with the PYDP and other LYDPs at every level, municipal, city, and provincial as is relevant;
(b) Approve the annual budget which is the annual slice of the ABYIP before the start of the succeeding fiscal year. For purposes of the annual budget, the SK shall consider the three (3)-year CBYDP which can be sliced into three (3) ABYIPs. If the SK funds allow, a supplemental budget shall be approved. Any changes in the annual budget shall be in accordance with the 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 CBYDP and the applicable provisions of this IRR;
(d) Initiate and implement, in coordination with any national government agency and/or any private or non-government institution, programs, and projects designed to promote the general welfare, development, and empowerment of the youth;
(e) Hold fund-raising activities that are in line with the CBYDP, the proceeds of which shall be tax-exempt and shall accrue to the general fund of the SK: 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 appropriations thereof shall be in accordance with existing applicable budget, accounting, and auditing rules and regulations such as those issued by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Commission on Audit (COA);
(f) Create regular or special committees, whose chairpersons and members shall come from among the members of the SK or from among the members of the KK as it may deem necessary to effectively carry out its programs, projects, and activities, that will promote and attain the thrusts of the PYDP such as health, education, environment, global mobility, active citizenship, governance, social equity and inclusion, peace-building and security, human rights, gender equality, and economic empowerment;
(g) Submit the annual and end-of-term program accomplishments and financial reports to the sangguniang barangay and present the same during the KK assembly, copy furnished to the LGOO, LYDC, COA, and the Commission, in accordance with the form prescribed by the DILG and the Commission;
(h) Partner with the LYDC in planning and executing projects and programs of specific advocacies including good governance, climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction and resiliency, youth employment and livelihood, health including health services and adolescent sexual and reproductive health, anti-drug abuse, gender sensitivity, sports development, accessible education, sustainable development, human rights advocacy, and social protection;
(i) Conduct youth profiling, establish, maintain and update a database of youth in the barangay and ensure submission to the Commission, and proper turn-over to the next set of SK officials in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (R. A. No. 10173). For barangays within the National Capital Region (NCR), the youth profile and database shall be submitted directly to the Commission. The templates shall be designed by the Commission in coordination with DILG;
(j) Assist in the establishment and registration of youth organizations and youth-serving organizations in the barangay, in accordance with the guidelines of the Commission;
(k) Adopt and implement a policy on full public disclosure of all its transactions and documents involving public interest. The rules and procedures to be followed in the implementation of the policy on full public disclosure shall be promulgated by the DILG;
(l) Authorize the SK Chairperson to enter into contracts on behalf of the SK, subject to the provisions of Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015 (R. A. No. 10742), this IRR, Local Government Code of 1991 (R. A. No. 7160), Government Procurement Reform Act (R. A. No. 9184) and such other pertinent laws and regulations;
(m) Comply with the bonding requirements in accordance with existing laws, rules, and regulations, when necessary, as in the case of the SK chairperson and the SK treasurer;
(n) Within sixty (60) days from their assumption of office, the SK shall:
(1) Formulate and approve its Internal Rules of Procedures (IRP) which shall govern the organization and operation of the SK which shall include, among others, the creation of committees, the date, time, and place of SK monthly regular or special meeting, order and calendar of business for each meeting, the legislative process, parliamentary procedures which include the conduct of members during sessions, and discipline of members for disorderly behavior and absences without justifiable cause;
(2) Appoint its secretary and treasurer. The SK secretary and treasurer shall be appointed by the SK Chairperson, subject to the concurrence of the majority of all the SK members. For the said appointment, the SK Chairperson and members shall ensure that the secretary and treasurer meet all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications as provided for under Section 10 of these Rules;
(3) Set the schedule of the regular Sangguniang Kabataan meetings and Katipunan ng Kabataan assemblies.
(o) 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.
SEC. 9. Meetings of the SK.
(a) The SK shall fix the date, time, and place of their regular monthly meeting. Special meetings may be called by the SK chairperson or any four (4) of its members by giving written notice of the date, time, place, and agenda of the meeting, which can be sent either through personal delivery, registered mail, fax or email, to all members, and must be received at least one (1) day in advance. The sangguniang barangay and the Municipal or City Youth Development Council (M/CYDC) shall be furnished with notices of regular and special meetings and the minutes of the meetings thereafter.
(b) A majority of the SK members including the SK chairperson shall constitute a quorum.
(c) The SK chairperson, or in her/his absence, the highest-ranking elected SK member, shall act as the presiding officer. In their absence, the remaining SK members, there being a quorum, shall choose from among themselves the presiding officer. The SK secretary, or in her/his absence, any KK member designated by the presiding officer shall act as secretary. The designated KK member shall discharge the duties of the secretary during SK meetings and turn over the minutes of the meeting to the SK secretary.
(d) All SK meetings shall be held in a venue within the barangay. However, in case of health emergencies and/or calamities, the meetings of the SK may be conducted through online platforms, subject to the Internal Rules and Procedures of the SK.
SEC. 10. Qualifications. - (a) An elected or appointed official of the SK must be:
(1) A citizen of the Philippines;
(2) A qualified voter and registered member of the KK;
(3) A resident of the barangay for not less than one (1) year immediately preceding the day of the elections;
(4) At least eighteen (18) years old and above but not more than twenty-four (24) years of age on the day of the election. A day in excess of twenty-four (24) years old is a ground for disqualification. Provided further, that the SK treasurer and secretary must be at least eighteen (18) years but not more than thirty (30) years of age on the day of the appointment. Provided finally, a day in excess of thirty (30) years old is a ground for disqualification;
(5) Able to read and write Filipino, English, or the local dialect;
(6) Must not be related within the second civil degree of consanguinity or affinity to any incumbent elected national official, or to any incumbent elected regional, provincial, city, municipal, or barangay official, in the locality where the appointive or elective official seeks to be elected (Annex A – Persons Included within the Second Degree of Affinity and Consanguinity); and
(7) Must not have been convicted by final judgment of any crime involving moral turpitude.
MC 2024 - 128 Reminder To All Local Officials Concerned on the Mandatory Membership as Ex Officio Member in the Local Special Bodies of the Duly Elected President of the Pederasyon ng Sangguniang Kabataan at All Levels
Section 22 (a) and (b) of Republic Act (RA) No. 10742, as amended by RA No. 11768, mandates that: "The duly elected president of the Pederasyon ng Sangguniang Kabataan (SK), at all levels , shall serve as ex officio member of the Sangguniang Bayan, Sangguniang Panlungsod and Sangguniang Panlalawigan, respectively, and shall:
(a) be the chairperson of the Committee on Youth and Sports Development in the said Sangguniang, and a regular member of the Committees on Education, Environment, Employment, and Livelihood, Health and Anti-Drug Abuse, and Gender and Development; and
(b) serves as an ex officio member of the Local Shool Board, Local Council for the Protection of Children, Local Development Council, Local Health Board, Local Tourism Council, and Local Peace and Order Council." (underlining ours)
DILG - NYC JMC #01, Series of 2024 Filling up of Vacancies in the Sangguniang Kabataan Through Succession, Conduct of the Katipunan ng Kabataan (KK) Assembly or Appointment by the Mayor
2.0 PURPOSE
This Joint Memorandum Circular is issued to:
2.1 Operationalize and supplement certain provisions of Section 19 of the IRR of RA No. 10742, as amended by RA No. 11768 on the filling up of SK vacancies.
2.2 Guide the SK Officials and other local officials concerned on their roles in the filling up of vacancies in the SK.
MC 2023 - 171 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS TO OPERATIONALIZE THE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE OF SK, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20 OF RA NO. 10742, AS AMENDED BY RA NO. 11768
MC 2023 - 171 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS TO OPERATIONALIZE THE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE OF SK, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20 OF RA NO. 10742, AS AMENDED BY RA NO. 11768
SKs, especially those who are yet to open the current bank account, through the SK Chairperson and the SK Treasurer, to carry out their mandate and to be able to officially exercise their financial independence, are directed to comply with and be guided by the following procedures and requirements as stipulated in MC 2023-171, immediately after he/she have completed the SK Mandatory Training and have taken their Oath of Office:
Advisory 2022.10.22 Re : Reiteration Of Section 22 (C) Of RA 10742, Otherwise Known As The “Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act Of 2015”
Said advisory reiterates that the duly elected President of the Pederasyon ng Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) shall serve as ex officio member of the Local School Board, the Local Council For The Protection Of Children, the Local Development Council, the Local Health Board, the Local Tourism Council, and the Local Peace And Order Council.
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