2 December 10,2013

INTRODUCTION
The concept of local government is deeply rooted in out
national heritage. Small communities were the
beginnings. Throughout history, Filipinos have maintained
strong support for local self-government, while remaining
largely uninformed about what local government is, how
it is funded, and how it impacts their lives and the basic
principles fundamental in the creation of the local
government. As the slides goes on, we will be able to
understand truly the concepts of the local government
and basic policies underlying the local government code.
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Theories And
Concepts of Local
Government
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Local government is one of the means to achieve the ends of
Decentralization. It is thus linked to the broad concept and
practice of decentralization.
The concept is also based on devolution of legal authority on
Territorial Basis. It may also include exercise of
administrative functions.
The above is rooted in the premise that not everything can
or should be done from the centre. The rationale for such a
belief appears to be, apart from practical difficulties of
governance in far flung areas, it is necessary and desirable
to ensure participation of local people through institutions
in the process of governance.
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The sharing of responsibilities and authority for local governance are

broadly defined in the local government code of 1991.
The state governments lie the local government. They are generally
elected councils that perform wide range of functions.
The degree of autonomy enjoyed by the local governments depends
on the;
a. country’s heritage,
b. administrative and political development
Generally, it can be said that in developed countries local
governments enjoy lot of autonomy. The local governments also
enjoy powers of taxation in specific fields.
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DECENTRALIZATION
Fesler views decentralization as a complex issue, both
as a concept and in practice; he looks at it from four
perspectives: decentralization as a doctrine, as
political process in a given political setting, as an
administrative problem, and finally as an
administrative process involving forced choices and
changes in the function and area-based
administration, and between the regulatory (law and
order) and development functions of appointed and
elected officials.
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DECENTRALIZATION
Conyers accepts the definition of
decentralization by Rondinelli, that is, as the
transfer of “authority to plan, make decisions
and manage public functions” from the
national level to any individual, organization,
or agency at the sub-national level.
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DEC E NTRALIZATION

1.Political
2.Administrative And Management
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1. Political
The political objective assumes that local government or
administrative units can provide an effective channel of
communication between the national government and
local communities.
It further assumes that “greater participation in
development planning and management supposedly
promotes national unity by giving groups in different
regions in a country a greater ability to participate in
planning and decision making, and thus increases their
stake in maintaining political stability.”
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1. Administrative &
management
Administrative and management
objectives mainly rely on the
deconcentration of authority to
appointed officials to quickly react to
unanticipated problems.
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GENERAL STATEMENT
A principle associated with
objectives of self-reliance,
democratic decision making,
popular participation in
government, and accountability
of public officials to citizens.
 BASIC POLICIES
UNDERLYING THE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE
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Local Autonomy
Section 2. The territorial and political subdivisions shall
enjoy local autonomy.
It is declared policy of the state that the territorial and political
subdivisions of the state should enjoy genuine meaningful
local autonomy to enable them to attain their fullest
development as self-reliant communities and make the more
effective partners in the attainment of the national goals.
It is the policy of the state to ensure the accountability of local
government units through the institution of effective
mechanism of recall, initiative, and referendum.
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Local Government Code

Section 3. The congress shall enact a local government
code which shall provide for a more responsive and
accountable local government structure instituted through
a system of decentralization with effective mechanism of
recall, initiative, and referendum, allocated among the
different Local Government Units their powers,
responsibilities, and resources, and provide for the
qualifications, election, appointment and removal, terms,
salaries, power and functions and duties of local officials,
and all other matters relating to the organization and
operation of the local units.
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General Supervision
Section 4. The president of the Philippines shall
exercise general supervision over local
governments. Provinces with respect component
cities and municipalities, and cities and
municipalities with respect to component
barangays, shall ensure that the acts of their
component units are within the scope of their
prescribed powers and functions.
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Local Fund
Section 5. Each local government units shall
have the power to create its own sources of
revenues and levy taxes, fees, and charges
subject to such guidelines and limitations
as the congress may provide, consistent
with basic policy of local autonomy. Such
taxes, fees, and charges shall accrue
exclusively to the local governments.
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Sources of Fund of Municipal

Corporation
1. Taxes, Fees And Charges
2. Internal Revenue Allotment From National
Government
3. Lease Of Public Utilities
4. Funds Derived From National Aid Such As CDF
5. Donations
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Share in National Taxes

Section 6. Local Government Units shall have a just
share, as determined by law, in national taxes
which shall be automatically released to them.
Section 7. Local governments shall be entitled to
an equitable share in the proceeds of the
utilization and development of the national
wealth within their respective areas, in the
manner provided by law, including sharing the
same with the inhabitants by way of direct
benefits.
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Autonomous Regions

Autonomous Regions can be established

only within the framework of the
constitution and the national
sovereignty as well as territorial integrity
of the republic of the Philippines.
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Delineation of Responsibility
Section 21. The preservation of peace and order
within the regions shall be the responsibility of
the local agencies which shall be organized,
maintained, supervised, and utilized in
accordance with applicable laws. The defense and
security of the regions shall be the responsibility
of the nationa.l government
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Principles Of
DEC E NTRALIZATION
1. There shall be an effective allocation among
the different local government units of their
respective powers, functions, responsibilities,
and resources.
2. There shall be established in every local unit
an accountable , efficient, and dynamic
organizational structure and operating
mechanism that will meet the priority needs
and services requirements of its communities.
3. Subject to civil service law, rules and regulations,
local officials and employees paid wholly or mainly
from local funds shall be appointed or removed,
according to merit and fitness, by the appropriate
appointing authority.
4. They shall have the power to create and broaden
their own sources of revenue and the right to a just
share I the national taxes and the equitable share
in the proceeds of the utilization & development of
the national wealth within their respective areas.
5. Shall ensure that the acts of their
component units are within the scope of
their prescribed powers and functions.
6. Local government units may group
themselves, consolidate or coordinate
their efforts, services, and resources for
the purposes commonly beneficial to
them.
7. The capabilities of the local government units
shall be enhanced by providing them with the
opportunities to participate actively in the
implementation of national programs and
projects.
8. There shall be continuing mechanism to
enhance local autonomy not only by
legislative enabling acts but also by
administrative and organizational reforms.
9. Management and maintenance of
ecological balance within their territorial
jurisdiction.
10. The national government shall ensure that
decentralization contributes to the
continuing improvement of the
performance of the local government units
and the quality of life of the community.