09.19.25.DILG-Presentation - CSO Selection.pptx

Cso accreditation

1. WELCOME ACCREDITED CSOs MEETING (SELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES TO LSBs) October 1 4 , 2025 MUNICIPALITY OF TALAKAG Municipal AUDIO VISUAL ROOM

2. 2 Local Government Units (LGUs) are mandated by the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160) to promote participation of CSOs, NGOs, and the private sector in local governance. CSOs can participate through membership in Local Special Bodies (LSBs) such as: Local Development Council (LDC) Local Health Board (LHB) Local School Board (LScB) 1. Background

3. 3 2. What is a CSO? A Civil Society Organization is a non-state, non-profit group that works to improve society . Examples include: NGOs, People’s Organizations, Cooperatives, Professional or business groups, and Civic and religious organizations. 3. Who Can Apply for Accreditation? Any CSO operating within a city, municipality, or province . The CSO must have a proven track record in local development and meet the minimum documentary requirements.

4. 4 Accreditation allows CSOs to elect and be elected as representatives to the Local Special Bodies (LSBs).. Non-accredited CSOs may still participate in the functional and sectoral sub-committees of the LSBs, but they are not eligible to vote or become members of the LSBs. 4. Why Get Accredited?

5. 5 May be issued a Certificate of Recognition by the LGU May be allowed to join the Local Special Body (LSB) if the number of accredited CSOs is insufficient Can participate in LDC sectoral and functional committee meetings and activities 5. What if a CSO meets all requirements but is not registered with any NGA?

6. 6 Activities Schedules Inventory & Directory July LGUs conduct an inventory of CSOs to build a directory of all active groups   2. Call for Accreditation / CSO Conference 1st week of August 3. Submission of Documents for Accreditation 1st – 3rd week of August 4. Evaluation by the Sanggunian 3rd to 4th week of August 5. Issuance of Accreditation 4th week of August 6. Selection of CSO Representatives to the LSBs 1 st week of September 7. Reconstitution of the LSBs 3 rd week of September 4th week of September Activities and Schedules

7. The Relevance of Participatory Governance

8. The 1987 Constitution is very emphatic in saying “Sovereignty resides in the people, and all government authority emanates from them”. Article 1, 1987 Philippine Constitution, Declaration of Principles and State Policies II. Legal Basis of Citizen Participation

9. Section 34. LGUs shall promote the establishment and operation of people's organizations, NGOs, and the private sector , to make them active partners in the pursuit of local autonomy. The Local Government Code of 1991

10. III. The Benefits and Potential Impact of Participatory Governance Participatory governance can give people a sense that their rights are being respected, improve their sense of dignity, and make them feel more connected to others in the community. It may also result in better governance: Greater government responsiveness Increased transparency Better budget utilization Improved public service delivery

11. ACCREDITED/RE-ACCREDITED CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS (CSOs) OF LGU TALAKAG

12. June 2022-June 2025: 20 Accredited CSOs August 2025- October 2025: 21 Accredited CSOs

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15. Code-mandated Avenues for Participation

16. Local Development Council; Local School Board; Local Health Board; Bids and Awards Committee; Local Peace and Order Council; and People’s Law Enforcement Board II . THE CODE-MANDATED LOCAL SPECIAL BODIES Article 181 of the IRR of LGC of 1991 There shall be organized in the LGU concerned the following local special bodies:

17. 1. Municipal Development Council (MDC) COMPOSITION: LCE as Chairperson All Punong Barangays in the city or municipality; Chair of the Sanggunian Committee on Appropriation; Congressperson or his/her representative; and NGO Representatives who shall constitute not less than¼ and may be increased to ½ of the members of the fully organized council

18. SELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES: CSO Representation in the LDC Ensure representation from the women’s sector; ideally, at least 40% of the LDC should be women (RA 9710 – Magna Carta of Women). Sectoral/functional committee members must follow Article 182(g), IRR of the LGC in fulfilling their roles. LGUs shall ensure inclusion of Sectors (i.e., RA 8371 - IP, RA 8435 - Agriculture, RA 7277 - PWD, etc.) Minimum CSO Representation: CSOs shall constitute not less than one-fourth (1/4) of the fully organized council; LGUs are encouraged to increase this to 1/2 to strengthen citizen participation.

19. MDC ROLES AND FUNCTIONS Formulate long-term, medium-term, and annual socio-economic development plans and policies (e.g CDP); Formulate medium-term and annual public investment programs (e,g LDIP and AIP); Evaluate and prioritize socio-economic development programs and projects; Formulate local investment incentives; Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the implementation of development programs and projects; and Perform such other functions as may be provided by law or component authority

20. 2. Local School Boards Composition LCE and Division Superintendent/District Supervisor as co-chairman; Sanggunian Education Committee chairman; Treasurer; SK President; President PTA Federation; Representative of Teachers Organization; Representative of Public School Non-Academic personnel and other CSOs involved in education services (sectors such as IPs, S C, PWDs, parents of children with disabilities, principals, HS representatives, ALS, ECCD) All LGUs are encouraged to increase CSO representatives to ½ of the fully organized Local School Board – DILG MC 2022-83

21. 2. Local School Boards Composition All LGUs are also encouraged to invite, as non-voting members, representatives from the private sector such as the business community, private academic institutions, school governing councils, civic organizations, people’s organizations, and civil society to share their expertise and resources.

22. 4.4 SELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES: CSO Representation in the LScB Shall include representatives from PTA, teachers, non-academic school personnel, and other education service organizations. LGUs are encouraged increase membership to at least 50% of the LScB, including sectors like ICCs/IPs, senior citizens, PWDs, parents of children with disabilities, principals, high school reps, ALS, and ECCD. Invite private sector, business, academic institutions, school councils, civic orgs, and civil society as non-voting members to share expertise and resources.

23. Determine supplemental budget for public schools from real property levy share (SEF); Authorize disbursement of SEF; Advise Sanggunian on education matters; Recommend changes in public school names; Consulted by DepEd on appointments of Superintendents, supervisors or principals. ROLES AND FUNCTIONS

24. 3. Local Health Boards Composition LCE as chairman; Local Health Officer as vice-chairman; Sanggunian Health Committee chairman; Private sector or NGO representative (involved in health services or c omposed of individuals that have competencies related to the LHB functions) ; DOH representative.

25. 3. Local Health Boards All LGUs are encouraged to increase CSO representatives to ½ of the fully organized Local Health Board - DILG MC 2022-83 to expand citizend participation. Such representative-organizations shall represent sectors, such as, but not limited to: ICCs/IPs, agriculture, transport, housing, education, environment, faith based organizations, SCs, PWDs, women, LGBTQIA+ and the youth. All LGUs are also encouraged to invite, as non-voting members, representatives from the private sector such as the business community, private academic institutions, school governing councils, civic organizations, people’s organizations, and civil society to share their expertise and resources.

26. SELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES: CSO Representation in the LHB - Shall include representatives involved in health services or possess relevant competencies supporting LHB functions. - LGUs are encouraged to increase CSO membership to at least 50% of the LHB to boost citizen participation. Sectors include: ICCs/IPs, agriculture, transport, housing, education, environment, faith-based groups, senior citizens, PWDs, women, LGBTQIA+, youth, and private health sector leaders. - Invite private sector representatives (business, academe, civic orgs) as non-voting members to contribute expertise and resources.

27. Propose to Sanggunian annual budgetary allocations for operation and maintenance of health facilities and services within locality; Advise Sanggunian on health matters; Create committees to advise local health agencies on personnel selection and promotions, bids and awards, grievances and complaints, personal discipline, budget review, operations review and other similar functions. LHB ROLES AND FUNCTIONS

28. MPOC Composition Mayor as chairman; Vice Mayor as vice-chairman; City or municipal counterparts of NPOC members; Sanggunian representative; 3 NGO representative (academe, civic, religious, youth, labor, legal, business and media organizations). 3. Local Peace And Order Council

29. Local Peace And Order Council SELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES: CSO Representation in the LPOC Selection follows Article 63(e) of IRR of RA 7160, EO No. 309 (1987) as amended by EO No. 773 (2009), DILG MC 2019-143 and related National Peace and Order Council issuances. Representatives must come from CSOs defined under Section 3.1: refers to a non-state and non-profit association that works to improve society and the human condition. Basic types of CSOs include non-governmental organizations, people’s organizations, civic organizations, cooperatives, social movements, professional groups, business groups, and people’s councils.

30. 3. Local Peace And Order Council Formulate plans and recommend measures to improve/enhance peace & order and public safety; Monitor implementation of peace and order programs, and projects, and operations of Civilian Volunteer Self-Defense Organizations and other counter-insurgency programs/activities; Make periodic assessments or peace and order situation and submit recommendations to NPOC; Receive complaints against government personnel, civilian or military and endorse to concerned agency. LPOC ROLES AND FUNCTIONS

31. 32 SOME CONSIDERATIONS ON THE SELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE LSBs The executive officers, or the duly authorized representatives, of the selected CSOs shall designate their principal and alternate representatives to the LSBs where they are to sit as members. The Local People’s Councils in the provinces, cities or municipalities shall have the sole prerogative to identify their principal and alternate representatives to the LSBs from among their member-organizations. An organization issued a Certificate of Recognition or a representative thereof may be permitted by the sanggunian to participate in an LSB for the purpose of meeting the minimum membership requirements.

32. 33 In no case shall an organization or a representative thereof be a member of more than one (1) LSB within a province, city, or municipality- to ensure wide representation. In no case shall the selected representative of an organization be an employee of the provincial, city, or municipal government to avoid conflicts of interest pursuant to Section 1(1), Rule IX, of the Rules Implementing the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees ( Republic Act No. 6713 ). The term of office of a selected representative shall be coterminous with that of the local chief executive concerned. SOME CONSIDERATIONS ON THE SELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE LSBs

33. GENERAL GUIDELINES DILG Memorandum Circular 2025-060

34. KEY FEATURES: GENERAL GUIDELINES 4. 5.6 The selected CSOs are tasked to develop a CSO agenda, in collaboration with their Local People’s Council (LPC) which will then be advocated to the concerned LSBs. They are encouraged to create their own LPC in cases where they do not have one.

35. KEY FEATURES: GENERAL GUIDELINES 4.7 REPLACEMENT OF A REPRESENTATIVE-ORGANIZATION The sanggunian, via ordinance, or the LSBs, through their internal procedural rules, may define the grounds and procedure for replacing a representative organization If a vacancy occurs in a CSO representative seat, the original CSO organization shall designate a replacement to serve the unexpired term.

36. KEY FEATURES: GENERAL GUIDELINES 4.8 REVOCATION OF ACCREDITATION The sanggunian, via ordinance, may revoke accreditation/recognition of a CSO. The Ordinance should include an appeal mechanism for affected CSOs. Grounds for Revocation (to be specified in ordinance) Violation of accounting or auditing laws during accreditation validity Conducting activities in violation of local laws, including public health standards Unauthorized use of LGU or national agency names/logos, or engaging in unscrupulous acts Primarily engaging in partisan political activities (e.g., promoting/defeating candidates or parties) Notification & Right to Appeal Sanggunian must immediately inform the CSO of impending revocation when grounds arise. Said CSO is granted 10 days to lodge an appeal.

37. KEY FEATURES: GENERAL GUIDELINES 4.9 NATIONAL AND LOCAL FEEDBACK MECHANISMS LGUs are encouraged to form a CSO Grievance & Feedback Committee, composed of LGU, CSO, and DILG representatives All complaints or feedback regarding CSO accreditation or participation must be submitted in writing. These should be addressed to and processed by the appropriate DILG Offices.

38. KEY FEATURES: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES III. CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS ✅ 5.7 Recognized CSOs Participate in planning, monitoring, evaluation through LDC and other LSBs Maintain autonomy; avoid partisan politics Provide data to LSBs and assist in public hearings (in coordination with the Sanggunian) Attend CSO CapDev 🎯 5.8 Accredited CSOs Engage actively in local government programs via LSBs Ensure independence from political parties Conduct sectoral/community consultations to inform rep duties Follow LGC and E.O. 309 guidance for LSB participation Join CSO CapDev

39. SELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE LOCAL SPECIAL BODIES CSO Representative must be: Active, willing to serve; and Capable of attending regular meetings and consultations.

40. 41 Accredited CSOs elect from among themselves the representatives to the LSBs, such as in LDC, LHB and LScB. Only one LSB membership per CSO is allowed to ensure wide representation. Representatives must not be LGU employees to avoid conflict of interest. Priority is given to sectoral balance (e.g., women, youth, IPs, PWDs, etc.) How is the selection of representatives to the LSBs conducted?

41. CODE-MANDATED LOCAL SPECIAL BODIES Local Development Council ( 13 ) Local School Board ( 3 ) Local Health Board (2) Local Peace and Order Council 3 NGO representative (academe, civic, religious, youth, labor, legal, business and media organizations) OTHER LOCAL SPECIAL BODIES Local Anti Drug Abuse Council (DILG-DDB JMC 2018-01) (2- NGOs 1- Religious Sector) Local Council for the Protection of Children (RA 488, also reiterated in RA 9344) (1) Local Committee on Anti-Trafficking and VAWC (RA 9208) (3 – Women, Children, OFW) Local Solid Waste Management Board (RA 9003) Representative from NGOs whose principal purpose is to promote recycling and the protection of air and water quality Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (4 CSOs/POs)

42. SELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE LOCAL SPECIAL BODIES THRU SECRET BALLOT VOTING

43. CODE-MANDATED LOCAL SPECIAL BODIES Local Development Council Local School Board Local Health Board Local Peace and Order Council

44. OTHER LOCAL SPECIAL BODIES Local Anti Drug Abuse Council (DILG-DDB JMC 2018-01) Local Council for the Protection of Children (RA 488, also reiterated in RA 9344) Local Committee on Anti-Trafficking and VAWC (RA 9208) Local Solid Waste Management Board (RA 9003) Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council