The Barangay Development Council or BDC is considered to be the mother and umbrella of all barangay-based institutions. When the law mandated the barangays to formulate a comprehensive, multi-sectoral plan, called the Barangay Development Plan (BDP), it is the BDCs that are tasked with assisting the Sangguniang Barangays in setting strategic direction and development efforts.
Organization and Composition:
The Punong Barangay shall organize or reconstitute the Barangay Development Council (BDC), through an issuance of Executive Order (EO) within 100 days upon assumption to Office.
Chairperson: Punong Barangay
Members:
- All Members of the Sangguniang Barangay
- A representative from the Congressman
- Representative of a Member of Parliament (for Barangays in the BARMM Region)
- Representatives of accredited non-governmental organizations operating in the barangay who shall constitute not less than one fourth (1/4) of the members of the fully organized council;
Functions:
The following shall be the function of the BDC:
- Mobilize people’s participation in local development efforts;
- Prepare barangay development plans (BDP) based on local requirements;
- Monitor and evaluate the implementation of national or local programs and projects;
- [BARMM Barangays Only] Act as the barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC), in accordance with R.A. No. 10121, otherwise known as the “Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010”; and
- Perform such other functions as may be provided by law or competent authority;
BDC Executive Committee (EXECOM)
An executive committee shall be created within 30 days upon organization/reconstitution of the BDC to represent and act in behalf of the council when the latter is not in session.
Composition of the BDC ExeCom
Chairperson: Punong Barangay
Members:
- Representative of the Sangguniang Barangay to be chosen from among its members, and
- A representative from NGOs that are represented in the council as members
Powers and Functions of the ExeCom
- Ensure that the decision of the council are faithfully carried out and implemented;
- Act on matters requiring immediate attention or action by the council;
- Formulate policies, plans and programs based on the general principles laid down by the council; and
- Act on other matters that may be authorized by the council.
BDC Secretariat
A BDC secretariat headed by the Barangay Secretary shall be constituted and shall:
- Provide technical support to the BDC;
- Document the Council’s proceedings;
- Prepare the Council’s reports;
- Provide other assistance as may be required in the discharge of its functions.
References:
- Section 119-120, Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 46 otherwise known as the “Bangsamoro Local Governance Code of 2023“
- DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2019-112 dated July 17, 2019, ammending DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2019-69
- DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2019-69 dated May 15, 2019 entitled “Amendment to DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2009-109 entitled “Guidelines in the Monitoring the Functionality of Barangay Development Council (BDC)”
- DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2018–146 dated August 31, 2018 entitled “Accreditation of Barangay-Based Non-Governmental Organizations [NGOs] and their Membership in the Barangay-Based Institutions (BBIs)”
- DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2009-109 dated August 7, 2009 entitled “Guidelines in Monitoring the Functionality of Barangay Development Councils“
- See also Sections 106-113 of Republic Act No. 7160 otherwise known as “The Local Government Code of 1991“
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