What are the functions of barangay captain?

Answer 1

POWERS, FUNCTIONS & DUTIES OF A BARANGAY CAPTAIN

1. Enforce all laws and ordinances applicable within the barangay.

2. Nagotiate, enter into, and sign contracts for and on behalf of the barangay upon authorization of the Sangguniang Barangay.

3. Maintain public order in the barangay and assist the city or municipal Mayor and Sanggunian Members in the performance of their duties and functions.

4. Call and preside over the sessions of the Sangguniang Barangay and the barangay assembly, and vote only to break a tie.

5. Appoint or replace the barangay treasurer, barangay secretary, and other appointive barangay officials upon approval of a majority of the Sangguniang Barangay.

6. Organize and lead an emergency group when necessary to maintain peace and order or on occasions of emergency or calamity in the barangay.

7. Prepare the annual executive and supplemental budgets of the barangay in coordination with the Barangay Development Council.

8. Approve vouchers for the disbursement of barangay funds.

9. Enforce laws and regulations on pollution control and protection of the environment.

10. Administer the operation of the Katarungang Pambarangay (Barangay Justice) according to the provisions of the Local Government Code.

11. Supervise the activities of the Sangguniang Kabataan.

12. Ensure the delivery of basic services as mandated under Section 17 of the Local Government Code.

13. Conduct an annual Palarong Barangay in coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd), with traditional sports and other disciplines featured in national and international games.

14. Promote the general welfare of the barangay.

15. Exercise powers and perform duties and functions prescribed by law or ordinance.

(Source: Cruz-Sta. Rita, Ma. Gladys. Running a Bureaucracy. pp 357-358)