Tuesday, July 12, 2022

LGU Department Descriptions

Office of the Municipal Librarian

The Office of the Municipal Librarian classifies and catalogs books and other reading materials in the library for the convenience of the reading public. It sees to it that the library is well-equipped and supplied with up-to-date books and magazines or newspapers, and helps in research work of students and academicians by guiding them to locate the needed information and data. The office also maintains library requirements and standards in filing and indexing to maintain and enhance the image of the municipal library and attract better patronage from the public.


Office of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer

The Office of the MSWD Officer formulates measures and provides technical assistance and support in carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate facilities relative to social welfare and development services. It also helps identify basic needs of the needy and implement measures to alleviate their problems and improve their living conditions. The office also facilitates the implementation of welfare programs of the government.

  

Office of the Senior Citizens Association

The Office of Senior Citizen Affairs provides recreational facilities and activities for senior citizens, and serves as their information center on applying for membership to the federation of senior citizens and other social enhancements.

 

The Human Resource Management

The HRMO is responsible for human resources and development, seeing to it that all personnel actions are in accordance with policies and guidelines of the Civil Service Commission; assists the local chief executive in the judicious and objective selection of personnel for employment as well as for promotion, and in the formulation of policies as would contribute to employee welfare.

 

Office of the Municipal Agriculture Officer

The Office of the Municipal Agriculture Office formulates, measures and provide technical assistance and support in carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate facilities relative to agricultural services; ensures that minimum assistance in the production and marketing of agricultural and aqua-cultural products are extended to farmers, fishermen, and local entrepreneurs; be in the frontline in the delivery of basic agricultural services; and recommends strategies on all matters related to agriculture and aqua-culture which will improve living conditions of inhabitants.

 

Office of the Municipal Health Officer

The Office of the Municipal Health Officer assists the mayor in the efficient and effective implementation of health-related projects and activities, formulates measures in carrying out activities to ensure the delivery of basic health services, executes, and enforces all laws, ordinances and regulations related to public health; recommends the passage of ordinances necessary for the preservation of public health; and conducts health information campaigns. 

 

Office of the Municipal Engineer

The Office of the Municipal Engineer initiates, reviews and recommends changes in infrastructure development and public works in general of the Local Government Unit; advises the mayor on engineering matters; and provides engineering services to the LGU. 

 

Office of the Municipal Accountant

The Office of the Municipal Accountant takes charge of both the accounting and internal audit services of the municipality; certifies to the availability of budgetary allotment to which expenditures and obligations may be properly charged; reviews supporting documents before the preparation of vouchers to determine completeness of requirements; and maintains ledgers pertaining to payrolls and deductions. 

 

Office of the Municipal Treasurer

The Office of the Municipal Treasurer advises the officials concerned regarding the disposition of local government funds and other matters relative to public funds; takes custody; exercises proper management and takes charge of disbursement of all local government funds. 

 

Office of the Market Section Supervisor

The Office of Market Section Supervisor formulates plans, methods and techniques for the sound operation of the market and recommends the same to the local chief executive; enforce all laws and ordinances in the administration of the public market; supervises, directs and controls the general operation of the market and coordinates work activities of all market personnel; and assists the local treasury in the collection of fees and issuance of business licenses.

 

Office of the Municipal Assessor

The Office of the Municipal Assessor ensures that all laws and policies governing the appraisal and assessment of real properties for taxation purposes are properly executed; establishes a systematic method of real property assessment; maintains a system of tax mapping; conducts physical surveys to verify and determine if real properties within the municipality are properly listed in the assessment roles.

 

Office of the Sangguniang Bayan Secretary

The Office of the Sangguniang Bayan Secretary attends meetings of the Sanggunian and keeps journals of its proceedings; keeps the seal of the LGU and affixes signatures to all ordinances, resolutions, and other official acts of the Sanggunian. 

 

Office of the Municipal Planning and Development

The Office of the Municipal Planning and Development Officer prepares and formulates comprehensive plans/policies and other development planning documents for the consideration of the local development council; conducts continuing studies and training programs necessary to evolve the plans and programs for implementation; monitors and evaluates the implementation of plans and programs in accordance with the approved development plan.

  

Office of the Local Civil Registrar

The Office of the Local Civil Registrar develops plans and strategies which have to do with civil registry programs; is responsible for civil registration program of the Local Government Unit; issues transcripts or copies of registered documents; and transcribes all registrable documents affecting the civil status of persons in the civil registry books. 

 

Office of the Municipal Budget

The Office of the Municipal Budget Officer prepares forms and circulars embodying instructions on budgetary and appropriation matters; reviews and consolidates budget proposals of different departments and offices of the local government; assists the mayor in the preparation of budget and during hearings; coordinates with the treasurer; accountant and planning and development coordinator for the purpose of budgeting; and assists the Sanggunian in reviewing the approved budgets.

 

Office of the Sangguniang Bayan

As the legislative body of the municipality; the Sangguniang Bayan enacts ordinances, approves solutions and appropriates funds for the general welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants. 

 

Office of the Vice Mayor

The Office of the Vice Mayor presides over the Sangguniang Bayan (SB); signs all appropriations for the operation of the SB; appoints employees of the SB and exercise such other powers and performs functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.

 

Office of the Mayor

The Office of the Mayor exercises powers and performs duties and functions provided by the Local Government Code and other laws for efficient and effective governance, the purpose of which is the general welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants; exercises general supervision and control over all programs, projects, services and activities of the municipal government; enforce, all laws and ordinances relative to the governance of the municipality; initiates and maximizes the generation of resources and revenues and applies the same to the implementation of development plans and programs; and ensures the delivery of basic services and the provision of adequate facilities.

 

Source: Quadricentennial Souvenir Program

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