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BARANGAY PARLIAMENTARY
PROCEDURE

- refers to the set of rules

governing the conduct of
sessions of the Sangguniang
Barangay.
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BASIC RULES OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE

I. Origin of Parliamentary Rules
It was originally systematized in ancient English Parliament .

II. Objectives
1. It helps carry out the legislative body’s objectives effectively
2. It simplifies & systematizes the conduct of business
3. It enables the legislative assembly (Sanggunian) to make fast
& valid decisions
4. It maintains decorum for smooth transaction of business
5. It determines the will of the majority
6. It reconciles conflicting opinions of members
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BASIC RULES OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE

III. Ten Tenets of Parliamentary Procedure
1. Rule of the majority to be observed/followed
2. Right of minority to be heard
3. Equality of rights, privileges, and obligations of each member
4. There must be a presiding officer who is neutral
5. Full and free discussion and debate must be encouraged
6. Singularity of subject or topic
7. Generally, motions must be submitted to a vote
8. Group interest must prevail
9. Respect for the freedom of speech
10. Respect for the human dignity
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PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
Rule 1. Sangguniang Barangay Internal Rules.
 should adopt its own Internal Rules which serve as their guide
in the conduct of their sessions.
 Two methods on how to formulate Sangguniang Barangay
Internal Procedures:
 a)By enactment of a Barangay Ordinance- “An Ordinance Enacting
the Internal Rules of Procedure of the Sangguniang Barangay of
________”.
- subject for review by the Sangguniang Bayan/ Panlungsod as to
its validity.
 b) By adoption of a Barangay Resolution- “A Resolution Adopting
the Internal Rules of Procedure of the Sangguniang Barangay of
_________________.”
 Since it is done in form of a resolution, there is no need for
review by the Sangguniang Bayan/Panlungsod.
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Rule 2. Composition of the Sangguniang Barangay.
The composition of the Sangguniang Barangay must be
determined. This shall be composed of:
a) Punong Barangay - as Presiding Officer
b) 7 Barangay Kagawads - as Members
c) SK Chairman - as Ex-Officio Member
 The Barangay Secretary - as the Records Officer.
 Two (2) officials of the Sangguniang Barangay - (a) the
Presiding Officer and the (b) Barangay Secretary.
 Since the members of the Sangguniang Barangay are non-
partisan, there is no such majority and minority floor
leaders.
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Rule 3. Quorum Determination.

QUORUM is more than half (5) from among the 9 members who are not
legally or physically impaired from attending the session. The following
are examples of :

legal impediments” from “physical impediments” from

attending sessions: attending sessions:
(a)resigned, (a)death,
(b) suspended, (b)transfer of residence,
(c) removed, (c)absence without leave
(d) official business (OB). (AWOL) for more than 1
month and
(d)permanent incapacity
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Rule 3. Quorum Determination.

ABSENT classified into two:

i - Justified absence - as provided for by law, such as:
(a) On Official Business (O. B.)
(b) On Vacation or Sick Leave
ii- Unjustified/ Unauthorized absence - due to neglect of duty,
tardiness .The absent sangguniang barangay member shall face two
consequences:
(a) he is subject for a fine or penalty, as provided for under the
Sangguniang Barangay Internal Rules.
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Rule 3. Quorum Determination.

(b) his honorarium can validly be withheld proportionate to the number
of sessions held in a month on the following reasons:
i - the Sangguniang Barangay members are paid in the form of
honorarium
ii - honorarium is a remuneration given to a public official for services
actually rendered (Government Accounting and Auditing Manual –
GAAM)
iii - honorarium is something given not as a matter of obligation but in
appreciation for services rendered as voluntary donation in
consideration of services which admit of no compensation of money
(Santiago vs. COA, GR 92284, July 12, 1991)
iv - the grant of honorarium is based principally on services actually
rendered by the claimant thereof, and the most convenient way of
measuring the services rendered by a Sangguniang Barangay member
is attendance in sessions. (DILG Opinion No. 2, s. 2010)
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Rule 4. Agenda/Order of Business.

“Agenda” is the common terminology of

the technical term, “Order of Business”.
The Barangay Secretary prepares the
order of business under the direction of
the Punong Barangay.
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Rule 5. Session Preparedness.

Session Preparedness can be demonstrated in two ways:
1) Physically and Mentally Present (PMP)
The following are the players in the Sangguniang Barangay Session:
a) Punong Barangay – as Presiding Officer
b) Barangay Secretary- as Records Officer
c) Barangay Kagawads and SK Chairman - as Legislators which can
be done in three ways:
(1) Author of proposed ordinance or proposed resolution
(2) Committee Chairman, Vice-Chairman or Member- who
studies the proposed ordinance or proposed resolution, and
(3) Interpellator – who investigates, inquires, and purifies the
proposed legislative measure
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Rule 6. Research and Rule 7. Know the Community

Knowledge Problems.

 The members of the A member of the

Sangguniang Sangguniang Barangay is a
Barangay must know problem-solver.
what are the issues
to be raised out of He should have mingled
those listed in the with his community so as
Agenda. to discover and feel their
problems
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Rule 8. Introduce Solutions. Rule 9. Silence.

 In order to make
official the solution to
 The session is a
the common problems solemn gathering
in the barangay, he of legislators.
shall formulate a
“resolution” for
 Silence should be
immediate action or an observed.
“ordinance” which sets
the rules or policies to
be observed.
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Rule 10. Power to Speak.
 The Presiding Officer
has the Power to Speak,
regulates and
recognizes who shall
speak during the
session.
 Nobody should speak
during the session if not
recognized or allowed
by the Presiding Officer.
Rule 11. Vertical Address.
 No member of the
Sangguniang Barangay
is allowed to directly
speak to his colleague,
or ask questions or
personally debate
against another
barangay kagawad,
except only through
the Mediation of the
Presiding Officer.
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Rule 12. Display of Respect. Rule 13. Punctuality and Attentiveness.

 Naming of names should be  A member of the

withheld. Instead, the Sangguniang Barangay
position, or chairmanship, or
geographical identity of the should be punctual as
Sangguniang Barangay
member is encouraged. It is to the time the session
unethical to say “Mr. starts until it is
Policarpo del Kugmo”. It’s
ethical to address, “The finished, with an
Honorable Chairman of the
Committee on opening and closing
______________”, or “The prayer.
Honorable Kagawad of
Purok/ District ___”
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Rule 14. Approval of Minutes.
 If there are no corrections,
move for its adoption.
 If there are corrections,
then, move for its approval.
 The subjects for corrections
are those clerical errors and
wrong entries of the
Barangay Secretary
 If the members of the
Sangguniang
Barangaycommitted errors,
their correction is called
“amendment”.
Rule 15. Question Hour.
 Any invited guest or
visitor during the
session may deliver his
speech or special
concerns, subject for
inquiries, questions for
clarifications by the
members of the
Sangguniang
Barangay.
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Rule 16. Privilege Hour. Rule 17. Preparation of Proposed

Regulatory Ordinance.

 The author/proponent has

 A member of the
Sangguniang Barangay
who wish to air his
sentiment for an
immediate remedial
action can do so by
delivering his speech
during the Privilege
Hour.
to consider the following:
a)determine what policy you
want to formulate
b)the main concept of the
proposed ordinance
should be reflected in the
title
c)impose penalty or fine for
violations
d)Be it “enacted”
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Rule 18. Preparation of Rule 19. Preparation of Proposed

Proposed Revenue Ordinance. Appropriation Ordinance.

The author/ proponent a) determine the

has to consider the appropriated amount for
following: expenses
a) determine what fee or b) determine the source of
tax you want to impose appropriation/ the
b) determine how much estimated income
you want to impose
c) determine the penalty or
fine to be imposed for
violations
d) Be it “ordained”
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Rule 20. Preparation of Proposed Rule 21. First Reading.

Resolution.

 The purpose of First Reading

a) determine the kind of
resolution- request,
appreciation, mere expression,
gratitude, or calling for an
action, etc.
b) determine to whom the
resolution is directed
c) cite the reasons in the whereas
clauses
d) determine persons/officials and
their addresses whom copies of
the resolution will be furnished
for their appropriate action
of a proposed ordinance or
proposed resolution is to
refer the subject matter to
an appropriate committee
for study and
recommendation.
 The proposed ordinance or
proposed resolution must be
duly signed by the
author/proponent.
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Rule 22. Mastery of Committees and Chairmanship.

The following are the suggested Committees of the
Sangguniang Barangay, viz:
1. Committee on Finance, Appropriations and Good
Governance
2. Committee on Family Economy and Employment
3. Committee on Sports, Games and Amusement
4. Committee on Health and Social Welfare
5. Committee on Education, Culture, Heritage and Arts
6. Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Land Use
7. Committee on Development Projects / Public Works,
Communications &Transportation
8. Committee on Peace and Order and Human Rights
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Rule 23. Committee Rule 24. Certification of Public
Meeting. Hearing.

The Chairman  a public hearing is mandatory

of the committee to be conducted before the
should call up a
meeting to formally Second Reading/ Passage of
discuss and study
the subject matter the following legislative
being referred, and measures:
to come up the
findings and a) proposed revenue ordinance
recommendations.
(Sec 186-187,RA 7160)
b) New site or Transfer of brgy
office or facilities (Sec 11,RA
7160)
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Rule 25. Committee Reports. Rule 26. Second Reading.

The Sangguniang Barangay
A Committee should be guided with the
Report should be following periods or
rendered with stages of approving a
legislative measure, viz:
Findings and a) Period of Sponsorship
Recommendations.
b) Period of Deliberation
c) Period of
Amendments
d) Period of Approval
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Rule 27. Three Reading Rule.
A Proposed Ordinance should
pass 3 readings. (Art. 107, IRR,
RA7160)
a) First Reading- referral of the
proposed ordinance to an
appropriate committee
b) Second Reading – is the
deliberation based on the
findings and recommendation
of the Committee.
c) Third Reading – reading of the
title of the proposed
ordinance.
Rule 28. Third/Final Reading.
 This is applicable only to
proposed ordinances.
 Proposed resolutions need
not pass the third reading,
because a resolution does not
constitute a law of the
barangay.
 The proposed ordinance
calendared under Third
Reading can no longer be
amended, except on some
clerical errors.
 If no corrections, then, read
only the title; if there are
major corrections, then, read
the entire proposed ordinance,
and move for its approval.
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Rule 29. Two-Reading Rule. Rule 30. Immediate Approval Rule.

A Proposed Resolution
shall pass 2 readings.
the 3 requisites must
a) First Reading - is the be present:
referral to an
appropriate committee a) Urgent.
for study and
recommendation. b) Checked
b) Second and Final
Reading - is the
c) Well-prepared
deliberation and
approval or disapproval.
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Rule 30. Immediate Approval Rule.

Reasons for the adoption of the Immediate Approval Rule:
(a) The three-reading principle is a parliamentary procedure.
(b) The purpose of 3-reading rule is for the concerned committee of the
sangguniang barangay to study deeper and introduce amendments or
improvements of the proposed ordinance, to be well-deliberated or
amended during the second reading.
(c) The “urgency” of the proposed legislative measure can be defeated if the
3-reading rule be religiously followed, as it would take at least four (4)
regular sessions comprising two months legislative process in the
sangguniang barangay , such as: first reading, committee report, second
reading, and third reading on separate sessions.
(d) The immediate approval of a proposed barangay ordinance can be done
either under one reading or three readings in one session day.
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Rule 31. Suspension of the Rules.
a) to entertain any subject
matter not included in
the Order of Business
b) to listen to any guest or
visitor
c) to allow the Barangay
Secretary or other
officials to speak during
the session
d) to treat as urgent the
passage of a proposed
ordinance or proposed
resolution.
Rule 32. Debates.
Debate is an intelligent discussion
and deliberation between two
parties
a) Relevancy - discussions must be
related to the question at issue.
b) Decorum – courtesy in speech
and propriety in action.
c) Chair - shall maintain order and
decorum during the debate.
d) Members – should hear and
lend their undivided attention
to the Speaker,.
e) Speaker - should conduct
himself with dignity and should
always use decent language.
f) Language- should extend
respect to the Chair and the
colleagues
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Rule 33. Interpellations.

a) Be honest in asking questions.
b) Ask not because you want to measure the knowledge of the
Speaker, but rather ask because you want to be clarified on the
issue.
c) Avoid embarrassing questions.
d) Avoid fault-finding questions.
e) Avoid questions that tend to cross-examine or interrogate.
f) Avoid asking more than 2 consecutive questions at a time.
g) Graciously acknowledge the answer.
h) Never argue with the respondent/ Speaker.
i) Sangguniang Barangay is a legislative body and not a judicial body
wherein strict technicalities be adopted, errors be imputed.
j) Asking questions should not intend to destroy the main purpose of
legislation, but rather, to strengthen the proposed legislation in
accord with the demands of the society.
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Rules 34. Decorum.
a) The Chair should be impartial.
b) Any member who wants to speak
should course his remarks and
questions to the Chair.
- should have formal reference to the
Chair/Presiding Officer.
-should have formal reference to another
member.
-should be recognized first before
speaking, except on the following
motions which maybe raised by any
member during the debate or
discussion even without recognition
by the Chair:
(a) raise a question of privilege
(b) call for the order of the day
© reconsider
(d) reconsider and have entered on the
minutes
(e) raise a point of order
(f) raise a point of parliamentary inquiry
(g) raise a point of information
(h) appeal from the decision of the Chair
i) divide the body
-should speak with relevance of
statement to the issue
-speak with observance of time limit
-but never to speak against his own
motion
-never to monopolize discussion or
debate
-never to move for adjournment if -
he may change his vote
-he must be civil in the conduct of
members.
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Rule 35. Motions.

Motion is a formal proposal submitted by a

member of the Sanggunian for
consideration of the body.
Classification of Motions:
1) As to Form-
(1) motions in the exercise of a privilege
(2) motions in the form of request
(3) motions in form of a demand
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Rule 35. Motions

2) As to General Purpose
(1) Main Motions – are those subjects or ideas proposed to be
considered by the body, presented in the affirmative statement.
Example: “I move for the approval of Proposed Ordinance No.10, series of
2010, An ordinance penalizing gambling activities in the barangay.”
(2) Subsidiary Motions - those motions designed to modify or dispose of,
temporarily or permanently a main motion pending before the body.
(3)Privilege Motions - are those designed to meet the urgent needs of the body
which has the highest precedence over all kinds of motions.
(4) Incidental Motions - those which arise only incidentally out of the
pending business or proceedings of the assembly.
3) As to its debatability
(1)Undabatable Motions – those privilege motions which need not be
debated upon, viz:
a - to lay on the table
b - to call for the previous question
c - to raise a point of order
d - to raise a point of parliamentary inquiry
e - to raise a point of information
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Rule 35. Motions

(2) Limited Debate Motion – a motion to postpone definitely
(3) Debatable Motions – those which should be debated
exhaustively, viz:
a - main motions
b - motion to amend
c - to appeal from the decision of the Chair
d - to postpone indefinitely
e - to reconsider
f - to rescind or repeal
Features of a motion:
a) It must be clearly presented
b) It must be intelligently discussed
c) It must be properly disposed of, without unnecessary
waste of time and effort.
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Rule 35. Motions

Eight (8) Steps in Handling a Motion:
1 - Obtaining the floor - seeking recognition from the
Presiding Officer.
2 - Recognition by the Chair/Presiding Officer.
3 - Presentation of the Motion.
4 - Seconding the motion
5 - Statement of the motion by the Chair
6 - Discussion or consideration of the motion
7 - Voting on the motion/ question
8 - Announcement of the vote
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Rule 36. Seconding a Motion. Rule 37. Motions Without Second

The following are the motions which do not
require a second:
1 -Motions constituting a demand or request:
All main motions a) division of the house
and other kinds of b) division of a question
motions need a c) point of order
second. d) point of information
e) point of parliamentary inquiry
f) reading of papers
2 -Motions constituting an assertion or a right
or privilege
a) objection to the reconsideration of a
question
b) call for the orders of the day
c) question of privilege
d) withdrawal of a motion
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Rule 38. Main Motions.
Only one motion is to be
entertained. If there are
several ideas, present them
through “suggestions”. Then
choose what is the best
suggestion. To formalize,
submit a motion to that
effect.
Rule 39. Subsidiary Motions.
- those motions designed to
modify or dispose of,
temporarily or permanently
a main motion pending
before the body, viz:.
- to lay on the table
- to call for the previous
question
- to modify the limits of
debate
- to postpone definitely
- to refer to a committee
- to amend
- to postpone indefinitely
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Rule 40. Privilege Motions
- are those designed to meet
the urgent needs of the body
which has the highest
precedence over all kinds of
motions, viz:.
1st - fix the time at which to
adjourn
2nd - adjourn
3rd - take a recess
4th - raise a question of
privilege
5th - call for the order of the
day
Rule 41. Incidental Motions.
- are motions which arise
incidentally out of the pending
question, viz:
a) object to the consideration of a
question
b) suspend the rules
c) withdraw or modify a motion
d) point of order
e) point of parliamentary inquiry
f) point of information
g) appeal from the decision of
the Chair
h) divide the house
i) divide the question
j) read the papers or
communications
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Rule 42. Undebatable Motions. Rule 43. Limited Debatable

Motion.
-those privilege motions which
need not be debated upon, - a motion to
viz: postpone definitely
a - to lay on the table
b - to call for the previous
question
c - to raise a point of order
d - to raise a point of
parliamentary inquiry
e - to raise a point of information
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Rule 44. Debatable Motions.
–those which should be
debated exhaustively, viz:
a - main motions
b - motion to amend
c - to appeal from the
decision of the Chair
d - to postpone indefinitely
e - to reconsider
f - to rescind or repeal
Rule 45. Order of Preference
In case of conflict, the
Presiding Officer shall
recognize motions
according to the order of
preference:
1- Privilege Motions
1st- fix the time at which
to adjourn
2nd- adjourn
3rd - take a recess
4th - raise a question of
privilege
5th - call for the order of
the day
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Rule 45. Order of Preference
2-Subsidiary Motions
6th- lay on the table (c) reconsider and have entered on the
minutes
7th- call for the previous question (d) rescind or repeal
8th- modify the limits of debate (e) expunge
(f) adopt a committee report or resolution
9th - postpone definitely
(g) amend
10th- refer to a committee (h) adjourn (if qualified)
11th- amend
12th postpone indefinitely
3- Main Motions
13th- general main motions
- specific main motions:
(a) take from the table
(b) reconsider
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Rule 46. 2/3 Votes Motions
The following motions need 2/3
votes:
a) call for the previous question
b) modify the limits of debate
c) suspend the rules
d) object to the consideration of a
question
e) amend the Constitution, By-
Laws, Rules of Order and Standing
Rules
Rule 47. Point of Order.
An incidental motion of Point of
Order is the solution where there is
disorder in the session, when any
of the circumstances is present:
a) disorderly conduct of members
b) raising irrelevant issues
c) use of improper language
d) transgression of the rules of
debates
e) matters raised which are ultra vires
or outside of the powers of the
Sanggunian
f) amendments that negate an
affirmative proposition
g) other disorderly situations
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Rule 48. Adjournment. Rule 49. Fundamental Principles of

Parliamentary Procedure.
Resort is to apply any of the Fundamental
It is the last portion of the Principles of Parliamentary Procedure:
session, with a Closing a) members have equal rights and
Prayer. Adjournment can obligations
be done in two ways:
b) the majority rules
a) upon motion of any c) the minority must be protected
member, duly seconded
d) singularity of subject
b) or moto propio by the
e) full and free debate must be allowed
Presiding Officer
f) every motion must be voted upon, except
incidental motions
g) group interest must prevail
h) the Presiding Officer must be impartial
i) respect for Freedom of Speech
j) respect for human dignity
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Rule 50.
The knowledge on PARLIAMENTARY
PROCEDURE brings us QUALITY
LEGISLATIONS.
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