LGU Role

Every LGU shall exercise the powers expressly granted, those necessarily implied there from, as well as powers necessary, appropriate, or incidental for its efficient and effective governance, and those which are essential to the promotion of the general welfare. Within their respective territorial jurisdiction, LGUs shall ensure and support, among other things, the preservation and enrichment of culture, promote health and safety, enhance the right of the people to a balanced ecology, encourage and support the development of appropriate and self-reliant scientific and technological capabilities, improve public morals, enhance economic prosperity and social justice, promote full employment among their residents, maintain peace and order, and preserve the comfort and convenience of their inhabitants.

The role of the LGU in the Philippine setting is very ideal in approach. Optimistically aside, the idea is much possible given the proper orientation, full people support, active participation of private sectors and the existence of good, moral and responsible local chief executives.

With regard to the role of the State, the national government must support and supervise all LGUs especially those who need much assistance. Some guidelines are as follows:

·        Internal revenue allotment must be based on the performance.

·        Creating a transparency board committee who will monitor and evaluate the transactions of each LGUs to minimize graft and corruption.

·        Empowering the functions of the human resource department through creating programs transforming employees as a public servant.