Republic of the Philippines

Province of Lanao del Norte

MUNICIPALITY OF BAROY
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OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN
EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE INAUGURAL SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN
OF BAROY, LANAO DEL NORTE, HELD AT STO. NIÑO VILLAGE SESSION HALL ON JULY 1, 2018

Present:
Hon. Jay Ann E. Pacanon SK Chairman
Hon. Lynlie Rose B. Bali SK Kagawad
Hon. Fegie Jurinda Kathlene A. Calunsag SK Kagawad
Hon. Valerie G. Ramonal SK Kagawad
Hon. Mary Grace B. Garganera SK Kagawad
Hon. Sheila Mae C. Bohol SK Kagawad
Hon. Jerson N. Ponesto SK Kagawad
Hon. Rosalito G. Opema SK Kagawad

ABSENT: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 1 Series of 2023

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE INTERNAL RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN

OF BARANGAY STO. NIÑO VILLAGE, BAROY, LANAO DEL NORTE

WHEREAS, the Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay Sto. Niño Village is a government entity mandated by law to
promote and protect the physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being of the youths of
Barangay Sto. Niño Village and shall inculcates in them patriotism, nationalism and other
desirable values, and encourages their involvement in public and civic affairs;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of R.A. 10742 and its implementing rules and regulations, the Sangguniang
Bayan have the inherent rights and obligations of adopting its own Rules of Procedure for the proper
discharge of legislative functions;

WHEREAS, in the maintenance of good order in the Sangguniang Kabataan deliberations, it is necessary that
specific rules be adopted and enforced in the interest of effective discharge of legislative functions;

WHEREFORE, upon motion of SK Member Jerson N. Ponesto, unanimously seconded by all members present, it
was

RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved to adopt the Internal Rules of Procedure of the Sangguniang Kabataan of
Barangay Sto. Niño Village, Baroy, Lanao del Norte;

RESOLVED FINALLY, that copies of this resolution be furnished to all other concerned offices/agencies, for their
information and guidance.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY by all members present.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

______________________
SK Secretary

ATTESTED:

__________________
SK Chair

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 INTERNAL RULES OF PROCEDURE
of BARANGAY STO. NIÑO VILLAGE
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN
NOVEMBER 19, 2023

RULE I – COMPOSITION

Section 1. The composition of this Sanggunian shall be as provided by existing law, specifically by RA 10742 or the
“Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015”

RULE II – POWERS, DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN

Section 2. The powers, duties and functions of this Sangguniang Kabataan shall be as provided for under Sec. 8 of
RA 10742.

RULE III – DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

Section 3. Every member shall attend all the sessions of this Sanggunian unless he/she is prevented from doing so
by reason of sickness or other unavoidable circumstances provided that, as a general rule, previous
notice thereto shall be sent to the Sanggunian thru the Presiding Officer or the Secretary. If not present
and had 3 consecutive absences without justified reason, she/he'll imposed to sanction worth of Php
150.00 .

Section 4. As a general rule, every member is required to vote on every question or proposed measure being voted
upon the Sanggunian. Abstentions may only be allowed if it can be shown that the member concerned
has a pecuniary interest, either directly or indirectly on the matter being acted upon by the body.

Section 5. Every member shall observe proper deportment and decorum during sessions.
Every member including the Presiding Officer shall be required to wear proper uniform, otherwise
he/she shall pay a fine of Php 100.00_.
Individual will be fined Php 200.00 if they show up to the meeting or session inebriated(hubog) and
wasted.

RULE IV – POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SK CHAIRPERSON AS THE PRESIDING OFFICER

Section 6. The SK CHAIRPERSON shall be the Presiding Officer of this Sanggunian and, as such, shall have the
following rights and duties:

a. Preside over the sessions of the Sangguniang Barangay;

b. Preserve order and decorum during sessions and, in case of disturbance or disorderly conduct in
the session hall or within the premises, take measures as he/she may deem advisable or the
Sanggunian may direct;
c. Decide all questions of order, subject to appeal by any Sanggunian member in accordance with
these Rules;
d. Sign all acts, ordinances, resolutions, memorials, writs and warrants issued by; or upon order of
the Sangguniang Barangay; and
e. Exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be provided by law,
ordinance or resolution

RULE V – SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN KAGAWAD

Section 7. The Sangguniang Kabataan Kagawad shall exercise such powers and discharge such duties as follows:

a. Formulates and enacts youth policies in the form of resolutions;

b. Assists the SK Chairperson in the exercise of the powers, functions, and duties of SK;
c. The SK Chairperson and SK Kagawad are referred to as the SK Officials;
d. Serves as head of different SK committees;
e. Presides over committee meetings and SK and KK meetings, in the absence of the SK
Chairperson;
f. Performs other duties and functions in exercise of her/his role as SK official and as prescribed by
the SK Chairperson

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 RULE VI – APPOINTED OFFICIALS

Section 8. SK Secretary– Pursuant to the implementing provisions in the RA 11768, the SK Secretary shall
exercise the following powers and duties:

a. Keep all the records of the Katipunan ng Kabataan, including the list of its qualified members, youth
policies, studies, research and registry of youth and youth -serving organizations in the barangay, if any;
b. Prepare and keep all the minutes of all assemblies of the Katipunan ng Kabataan and of all the meetings of
the Sangguniang Kabataan;
c. Cause the posting, in the barangay bulletin board and in at least three (3) conspicuous places within the
jurisdiction of the barangay, and if possible including the use of traditional and nontraditional media, and
make available for any person with legal purpose, all resolutions approved by the Sangguniang Kabataan,
the annual and end-of-term reports of the programs and projects implemented by the Sangguniang
Kabataan, the Comprehensive Barangay Youth Development Plan and Annual Barangay Youth Investment
Program and the dissemination of the same to the concerned offices, institutions and individuals; and
d. Perform such other duties and discharge such other functions as the Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson
may prescribe or direct

Section 9. SK Treasurer-Pursuant to the implementing provisions in the RA 11768, the SK Secretary shall exercise
the following powers and duties:

a. Take custody of all Sangguniang Kabataan property and funds;

b. Collect and receive contributions, monies, materials, and all other resources intended for the
Sangguniang Kabataan and the Katipunan ng Kabataan;
c. Serve as cosignatory in all withdrawals from the Sangguniang Kabataan funds and disburse funds in
accordance with the approved annual budget and supplemental budget, as the case may be, of the
Sangguniang Kabataan,
d. Certify to the availability of the Sangguniang Kabataan funds whenever necessary;
e. Submit to the Sangguniang Kabataan and to the Sangguniang Barangay certified and detailed statements
of actual income and expenditures at the end of every quarter and the posting of the same in the barangay
bulletin board and in at least three (3) conspicuous places within the jurisdiction of the barangay, and if
possible including the use of traditional and nontraditional media;
f. Render report during the regular Katipunan ng Kabataan assembly on the financial status of the
Sangguniang Kabataan; and
g. Perform such other duties and discharge such other functions as the Sangguniang Kabataan
h. chairperson may prescribe or direct.

RULE VII – REGULAR AND SPECIAL SESSIONS

Section 10. The regular session of this Sanggunian shall be once a month to be held every 2 nd Sunday at 1:00 in the
afternoon.

In case the regular session falls on holidays, said session shall be held on the following day.

Section 11. Special sessions may be called by the SK Chairperson or by a majority of the members of this
Sanggunian.

Section 12. A written notice to the Sanggunian members stating the date, time and purpose of the session shall be
served personally or to a reliable member of his household at his usual place of residence at least
twenty four (24) hours before the special session is held.

Section 13. Unless otherwise agreed upon by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present, there being a quorum, no
other matter may be considered at a special session except those stated in the notice.

Section 14. All sessions shall be open to the public unless a closed door session is ordered by an affirmative vote of
a majority of the members present, there being a quorum, in the public interest or for reasons of
security, decency, or morality.

All sessions is blended; it can be held online via Google-Meet/Messenger/Zoom/Discord or in person

at the Barangay Session Hall.

Section 15. No two (2) sessions, whether regular or special may be held in a single day.

Section 16. Adjourned Session. An “Adjourned Session” may be held:

By a majority of the members present in a session where there is no quorum wherein they may decide
to adjourn from time to time, or day to day, and compel the attendance of the absent members in order
to obtain the necessary quorum;

By a majority vote of the members present in any regular or special session, there being a quorum, in
order to finish very important business which needs immediate action.

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 RULE VIII – QUORUM

Section 17. A majority of the members of the Sanggunian who have been elected and qualified shall constitute a
quorum to transact official BUSINESS.

Section 18. In computing the presence of a “quorum” the term “majority” shall be based on the actual membership
or incumbents in the Sanggunian which shall include the following:
* Presiding Officer (regular);
* A member who is abroad or on official leave of absence; and
* A member who has been suspended.

Section 19. In the absence of a quorum, the Presiding Officer may declare a recess of not more than one
(1) hour and wait for other members to come; or, a majority of the members present may adjourn from
time to time or day to day and may compel the immediate attendance of any member absent for four
(4) consecutive sessions without justifiable cause by designating a member of the Sanggunian, to be
assisted by a member or members of the police force, to arrest the absent member and present him at
the session hall.

If there is still no quorum despite the enforcement of the above remedial measures, the Presiding
Officer may, motu propio or upon proper motion from the floor duly adopted by the body, then declare
the session adjourn for lack of quorum.

Section 20. Whenever a question on the lack of quorum is raised by any member, the Presiding Officer shall
immediately cause the reading of the roll of members and announce the result thereof and then declare
whether there exists a quorum or not. A request or motion to determine the presence of a quorum is not
debatable.

RULE IX – ORDER OF BUSINESS

Section 21. The Order of Business of this Sanggunian shall be as follows:

• Call to Order
• Prayer
• Pambansang Awit
• Baroy Hymn
• Roll Call
• Reading and consideration of minutes of the previous session
• Privilege Hour/Question Hour/People’s Hour
• Reading and referral of proposed measures (ordinances, resolution); petitions, letter and other
communications
• Committee Reports
• Calendar of Business
- Unfinished Business
- Business for the Day
- Unassigned Business
• Announcement (if any)
• Adjournment

Section 22. The Calendar of Business shall be prepared by the Committee on Rules and a copy thereof shall be
furnished to every members of this Sanggunian not less than one (1) day before the date of the Regular
Session. The Presiding Officer shall cause the Office of the Secretary to the Sanggunian to provide the
necessary administrative support or secretarial services to the Committee on Rules and other standing
or special committees.

Section 23. The Calendar of Business shall contain the following:

➢ Unfinished Business - refers to proposals or measures that have been left unacted upon, postponed or left
unfinished during the previous meeting or session. This also includes items of business left unfinished or
unacted upon the end of the term of the previous administration.

➢ Business for the Day - refers to a list of items that have been reported out by committees and are ready for
deliberation on “second reading” as determined by the Committee on Rules. This also includes those items
for the body’s decision on “third and final reading”.

➢ Unassigned Business - refers to pending matters or measures including new ones arising out during the
deliberation but not yet assigned or referred to any committee for appropriate action.

Section 24. The Calendar of Business shall contain brief description of the item of business to be take up during the
regular session including, but not limited to the following:
• The title of the proposed ordinance or resolution;
• Name of the sponsor or authors and the committee to which it was referred or the committee
sponsoring it;
• In the case of petitions, letters, endorsements and other communications, the source or the name of
sender.

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Section 25. In rendering committee reports, priority shall be given to regular committee (Standing Committees) to
be followed by special (aka Ad-Hoc) committees.

Section 26. As a general rule, committee reports shall be rendered by its Chairman, unless he dissents with the
majority decision. In his absence, the Vice Chairman shall take his place. If neither of

them is present any committee member concurring with the report and duly designated by the said
committee shall render the report in writing and it shall be either in Cebuano, Tagalog or English.

Section 27. If the reporting committee recommends a favorable action on the measure referred to it or if the
reporting committee recommends the proposed measure for appropriate action by the Sanggunian the
Committee on Rules shall calendar it for “second reading”. If the reporting committee’s
recommendation is unfavorable the proposed measure shall be considered laid on the table. If the
reporting committee’s recommendation is for the Sanggunian not to take any action and that
recommendation has been adopted by the body, the proposed measure remains shelved in the
committee. If the reporting committee’s recommendation is for the Sanggunian to file the proposed
measure away and that recommendation has been adopted then it is “filed-away” which means in
layman’s language that the proposal will be filed in the archive of the Sanggunian.

Section 28. As a general rule, no member of a committee shall oppose or object to the report of his committee unless
he submits his dissenting opinion to the majority decision in writing or orally in open session before
the said committee renders its reports. Otherwise, he shall be precluded to oppose it on the floor.

RULE X – VOTES AND VOTING

Section 29. Voting on the Question. Whenever a nominal voting (or roll call voting) is being applied, the Secretary,
shall call the roll of members either in alphabetical order, by rank, or by representative districts. As
each name is called, the member shall announce his vote by stating “YES” or “NO” as the case may
be. As a general rule, a member may explain his vote but not to exceed three (3) minutes.

A second roll call may be requested by any member from the Chair but this time only the names of
those who failed to vote shall be called. This is to give another opportunity to those who failed to cast
their vote to exercise their right and also to determine the number of members who might have violated
the “rule on abstention”. After the second roll call no other request of the same kind shall be
entertained by the Chair.

Section 30. Voting Restrictions. No member can vote, or be allowed to vote, on any measure in which he or any of
his relatives within the third degree of consanguinity or affinity, has a direct or personal pecuniary
interest. This rule, however, does not apply in voting for elective position in the Sanggunian where a
member, as a matter of right, can vote for himself.

Section 31. Change of Vote. A member may change his vote but only when the result of the voting has not yet been
announced by the Chair. Otherwise, he can only change his vote by a unanimous consent of the
members present. Provided that this rule shall not be applied if voting is by ballot.

Section 32. Vote by late-comer. A member who comes-in late during the session but who happens to arrive while
voting is in progress shall be allowed to vote, provided that the result of the voting has not yet been
announced by the Chair.

Section 33. Allowable Motion during Voting. Except for a motion pertaining to a question of quorum, no other
motion shall be entertained by the Chair while voting is in progress.

Section 34. Tie-Vote. A tie vote resulting from a vote taken on any motion, measure or proposal shall be construed
to mean that the particular motion, measure or proposal is defeated, unless the Chair decided to break
it. Exception to this rule is when a “motion to appeal from the decision of the Chair” is put to a vote
and it resulted in a tie. In this case the tie vote is considered to sustain the decision of the Chair.

Section 35. Breaking a Tie. In case of a tie, the Presiding Officer is allowed to cast his vote if he so desires.
He is, however, precluded under existing laws to cast his vote in order to create a tie.

Section 36. Abstentions. Indubitably, a member of this Sanggunian is representing the people and not necessarily his
own self and as such he should be required to take a stand, one way or the other, on every issue or
measure submitted for decision of this august body. Hence, it is hereby made as a general rule that no
member of this Sanggunian shall abstain from voting, except as provided under Section 2, Rule X of
this Internal Rules of Procedure.

Abstention, if ever allowed to a member, shall not be considered in computing the majority vote. Since
abstention is not a vote it does not count either way. Mere silence and abstention are not
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 the equivalent of affirmative votes nor of negative votes. (Quien Vs. Seriña, 17 SCRA 567, 1966; Ortiz
Vs. Posadas, 55 Phil. 741; 62 CJS, p. 761).

This rule does not apply in voting for elective position, if a member is qualified.

RULE XI – RULES ON DEBATES AND AMENDMENTS

Section 37. As a general rule, no member shall speak before this Sanggunian without first “obtaining the floor”. A
member who has obtained the floor shall address all his remarks to the Chair. He shall conduct himself
with proper decorum by confirming his remarks or arguments to the question under debate and by
avoiding personalities.

Section 38. No member rendering a committee report or delivering the sponsorship speech shall speak for more than
thirty (30) minutes unless allowed by a majority of the members present.

Section 39. No members shall speak for more than twenty (20) minutes on a particular issue or question being
debated upon unless he is allowed to do so by a majority of the members present.

Section 40. During the period of amendments every member shall observe the so-called “five-minute rule”, i.e.,
remarks or argumentation by any member on each proposed amendment shall not exceed five (5)
minutes.

Section 41. The member rendering a committee report or delivering the sponsorship speech of a proposed measure
may move to open or close the debate within the thirty-minute period allowed to him. If he fails to
exercise his option, the Chair may use the “assumed motion”, to open or close the debate, or any
member may formally move for it. In any case, after a member has rendered a committee report or has
finished his sponsorship speech of a proposed measure it shall be considered open to debate.

Section 42. While having the floor, a member may be interrupted in his speech or talk by the Presiding Officer to
state a point of order, to respond to questions from the floor, to clarify something related to the issues
being discussed or to make certain remarks within his privilege.

Section 43. The speaker may also be interrupted by another member if the latter desires to ask questions thru his
privilege to interpellate and by proposing the following motions:
- Point of Order
- Point of Information
- Point of Parliamentary Inquiry
- Call of Order of the Day
- Divide the Assembly
- Raise a Question of Privilege
- Reconsider
- Appeal from the Decision of the Chair

Section 44.All questions addressed to the speaker or the member having the floor must always be coursed thru the
Presiding Officer.

Section 45. The speaker being interpellated may decline to answer questions, if he desires so.

Section 46. No member shall speak against his own motion or proposition. He may, however, be permitted to
withdraw his motion or proposition and if his request to withdraw it is denied he may vote against it.

Section 47. While the period of debate is in progress no member shall roam around the session hall or leave the
premises without the permission of the Chair.

Section 48. A motion to close the debate is in order if three (3) members have already spoken in the affirmative side
and two (2) in the negative side; or, only one (1) member has spoken in favor but none against it.

Section 49. Subject to the requirement of the preceding Section, if no member moves to close the period of debate,
the Chair, motu propio, may use the “assumed motion” in order to close the period of debate.

Section 50. When a motion “to call for the previous question” is proposed by a member which would result in the
closing of debate on a pending question, a two-thirds affirmative vote shall be required.

Section 51. Whenever the Presiding Officer is addressing the Sanggunian, no member shall leave his seat nor
interrupt the former in his talk.

Section 52. After the period of debate has been closed, the period of amendment shall immediately follow.

Section 53. Unless a different method is adopted by the members present in a particular session, amendments to any
proposed measure, or parts thereof, shall be in seriatim. Under this seriatim method, the proposed
measure is read paragraph or section by section and after each one is read, amendments can be
proposed and debated upon. Thereafter, a vote is
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 taken on the proposed amendments. Eventually, this process will reach its conclusion and the original
measure or proposition is said to have passed the “second reading”.

RULE XII – COMMITTEES

Section 54. Creation of Committees. The following rules shall be observed in the creation of committees:

a. A regular or standing committees may be created or re-organized by a majority vote of all the
members of the Sanggunian;
b. The Presiding Officer may recommend the creation or re-organization of any regular or standing
committees. The Sanggunian shall act on his recommendation without debate and vote on it
immediately;
c. Special or Ad-Hoc committees may be created upon the initiative of the Chair or any member
subject to the affirmative votes of a majority of the members present, there being a quorum.

Section 55. Composition. Every regular committee to be created shall be composed of not more than three
(3) members including the Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

Section 56. Restrictions.

a. The Presiding Officer shall not be a member of any regular committee. However, he may be
designated by the body as Chairman of an Ad-Hoc or Special Committee, provided that the
purpose or task for which the committee is created does not involve legislative matters or policy-
making.
b. No person other than members of the Sanggunian shall be made a member of any regular
committee.
c. No member of the Sanggunian shall be made a Chairman or Vice-Chairman of more than three
(3) regular committees.
d. No member of the Sanggunian shall be made a member of more than three (3) regular
committees.
e. No member shall participate in the committee’s deliberations if he has a direct or indirect
personal or pecuniary interest on the matter being handled by that committee.

Section 57. Committee Meetings. As a general rule, a committee meeting shall be attended only by committee
members unless majority members thereof decided to allow other persons to be present especially
invited resource persons or consultants.

Section 58. Quorum. A majority of all the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum to do business.

Section 59. Calling a Committee Meeting. A committee meeting may be called by the following:
a. Chairman
b. Vice-Chairman, if he is in the capacity of “Acting Chairman”;
c. Majority of the committee members provided, that due notice is served upon each and every
committee member.

Section 60. Vacancy. Vacancy in a committee shall be filled:

a. By a majority vote of all the members of the Sanggunian; or,
b. By the Presiding Officer, by general consent (unanimous assent) of the members present,
there being a quorum.

Section 61. Mandatory Standing Committees. The Sanggunian shall, thru a resolution, create the following
mandatory standing (regular) committees:

a. Committee on Education and Culture -Responsible for overseeing all SK matters, that is, policy and
programs or projects related to education and culture. Mainly, the committee is tasked to ensure that
education is a matter of priority and culture is kept alive among the youth and community as a whole; e.g.,
folk dances.
b. Committee on Environmental Protection, Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), and
Disaster Risk Reduction and Resiliency (DRRR) - Responsible for all SK matters related to
environment and disaster preparedness. The committee is tasked to ensure that the youth are made aware
of and capacitated regarding protection of the environment and preparedness in times of calamities.
c. Committee on Youth Employment, and Livelihood. Responsible for all SK affairs related to promoting
employment and livelihood opportunities for the youth.
d. Committee on Health, Health Services, and Reproductive Health. Responsible for all SK matters
related to the health of youth.
e. Committee on Anti-Drug Abuse and Social Protection. To safeguard the welfare of the youth, anti-
drug and social protection committee should be created.
f. Committee on Gender and Development. This committee manages all SK matters concerned
with gender and development (GAD).
g. Committee on Sports Development. This committee is in-charge of managing all SK matters related to
sports development among the youth and among community members as a whole.

RULE XIII – COMMITTEE REPORTS

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Section 62. Submission of Committee Report. Every committee to which a particular measure is referred by the
Presiding Officer shall submit its report in writing to the Sanggunian, thru the Secretary, after finishing its
task.

Section 63. Joint Committee or Multiple Committee Report. When a measure is referred to two or more committees, the
committees concerned may submit a “joint committee report” or “multi-committee report”, as the case may
be, or a separate report thereon.

Section 64. Contents of Committee Report. The committee report shall contain the following information:
a. Name of the reporting committee or committees
b. Brief statement of the subject matter referred to it and the action taken thereon including information
gathered during the conduct of committee hearings or meetings and other relevant information.
c. Findings or conclusions
d. Recommendations (preferably, in the form of resolution)
e. Names and signature of concurring members
f. Appendices (Minutes of the committee hearings or committee meetings, as the case may be).

Section 65. Discharge of Committee. A committee which failed to submit a committee report within the time required
may be discharge by the Sanggunian from further consideration of the measure or question referred to it.
Upon motion by any member, the said measure can be re-assigned to another committee or submit the
measure to the body for proper disposition.

Section 66. Recommitting a Measure. When the Sanggunian is not satisfied with the report of a particular committee on
a measure referred to it, the same may be re-committed or return back to that committee for further study.

Section 67. Calendaring a Measure for Second Reading. After a committee has rendered its report and is recommending
favorably the enactment of a proposed ordinance it has “reported out”, a copy of the proposed ordinance
shall be furnished the Committee on Rules which shall calendar it for “second reading”. Before the said
proposed ordinance is sponsored on the floor, a copy thereof shall be furnished every Sanggunian member
by the committee chairman concerned.

RULE XIV – JOURNAL AND RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

Section 68. Record of Proceedings. The Sanggunian shall keep a “journal and record” of its proceedings which may be
published upon resolution of the majority of the members thereof.

Section 69. Minutes. In addition to the “journal of proceedings” which is required by law (RA 7160) to be kept, the
Sanggunian, thru its Secretary, shall also record its proceedings in the form of a “minutes” which shall be
submitted by the SK Secretary for appropriate action.

Section 70. Reading and Consideration of Minutes. The minutes of the previous session shall be submitted by the SK
Secretary during its succeeding regular session. The Sanggunian shall first determine if there are
corrections to be made on the minutes and act on it accordingly before the same is adopted by the body and
becomes its property. Consideration of the minutes “verbatim” may be dispensed with if the members were
already furnished a copy thereof before-hand. Being all responsible men and women the members are
presumed to have read the minutes already before they came to the session. In case, the minutes submitted
by the Secretary shall be acted upon by the members present, one way or the other.

Section 71. Contents of Minutes. The minutes shall contain the following information:
a. Place, date and time of the session
b. Whether it is special or regular
c. Names of the members present therein and those who were absent
d. Action taken on the minutes of the previous session including the correction, if any; names of those who
adopted (or approved) the minutes under consideration and those who did not
e. Title and assigned Number of every measure (resolution or ordinance, etc.) adopted or enacted
f. Brief resume of the minority opinion, if any
g. The “Ayes” and “Nayes” or “Yes” or “No” votes on every question (measure) and if voting is done thru
nominal voting or roll call vote the names of those who voted on either side
h. All motions presented or proposed, whether lost or carried, except those withdrawn i. Full
text of the veto message of the local chief executive, if any j. Time of adjournment

Section 72. Signing of Minutes. The original copy of the minutes shall be signed by the members who adopted or
approved it at the appropriate space therein. The Presiding Officer at that particular session and the
Secretary shall also sign or affix their signatures on it.

Section73. Excerpts. Excerpts to be taken out of the minutes shall be certified and attested to as correct by the SK
Secretary on that particular session, respectively.

RULE XV – RULES ON MOTIONS

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Section 74. All motions relating to a committee report, if presented or proposed by the reporting committee chairman, or
the reporting committee member, shall need NO second.

Section 75. If someone “has the floor”, whether or not he is speaking, a “motion to adjourn” shall be ruled “out of
order”.

Section 76. All “privileged motions” may be proposed even if there is a pending motion or question before the body.

Section 77. The following motions can be presented or proposed even if someone has the floor, viz:
a. Appeal from the decision of the chair
b. Call for orders of the day
c. Divide the assembly, body (or house, if any)
d. Divide the question
e. Object to the consideration of a question
f. Point of order
g. Point of information
h. Point of parliamentary inquiry
i. Reconsider
j. Reconsider and have entered on the minutes
k. Raise a question of privilege

In other words, the foregoing enumerated motions can interrupt the speaker.

Section 78. When there is no quorum present, a motion to adjourn or to take a recess is “in order” provided, that nobody
else has the floor.

Section 79. Motions or questions which were laid on the table may be taken up thru a motion to that effect during that
particular session or during the next regular session but not beyond.

Section 80. The following motions require a SECOND, viz:

a. Adjourn
b. Adopt a report or resolution, except when proposed by the reporting committee chairman or member c.
Amendment
d. Appeal from the decision of the chair e.
Commit or refer to a committee
f. Expunge
g. Extend or limit the time for debate h.
Fix the time to adjourn
i. Lay on the table
j. Postpone definitely k.
Postpone indefinitely
l. Call for the previous question
m. Recess
n. Reconsider
o. Reconsider and have entered on the minutes p.
Rescind or repeal
q. Suspend the rules r.
Take from the table s.
All main motions

Section 81. A motion to amend (amendment of the 1 st degree) and a motion to amend an amendment (amendment of the
2nd degree) may be withdrawn but only before a decision is made thereon.
Section 82. A motion to amend is in order only up to the second degree. Thus, a motion “to amend an amendment to an
amendment” is out of order.

Section 83. A motion can be withdrawn only when it is not yet being discussed or debated upon by the body. Otherwise,
any request to withdraw it shall require a vote by general consent and if there is an objection raised for its
withdrawal, a majority vote of the members present.

RULE XVII – SUSPENSION OF RULES

Section 84. Any part of this “Internal Rules of Procedure”, except those prescribed by existing laws, may be suspended
at any particular session by general consent or by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present therein.

RULE XVI– AMENDMENTS

Section 85. This “Internal Rules of Procedure” may be amended at any regular session by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of all
the members of the Sanggunian, provided that prior notice of such proposed amendment is given to all the
members and provided further that no provision herein which is based on, or prescribed by, existing laws
shall be amended.
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 RULE XVII– EFFECTIVITY

Section 86. This “Internal Rules of Procedure” shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

ADOPTED, this 19th day of JNOVEMBER 2023 at Brgy. Sto. Niño Village, Baroy, Lanao del Norte, on motion of,
unanimoulsy seconded by all members present.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

ATTESTED and Approved BY:

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