SK MODULE III

SK MODULE III

As SK (youth leaders) it is very much important that they know the structure and dynamism of our government. This module discusses the said topic.

PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT

1. 3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT
A. Executive
B. Legislative
C. Judiciary

INDEPENDENT COMMISSIONS
A. CSC
B. COA
C. COMELEC

2. LOCAL GOVERNMENT

HEIRARCHY/POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
A. Provincial Government
B. City/Municipal Government
C. Barangay Government

Categories of City

1. Highly Urbanized City
- totally independent of the supervision of the province
2. Independent Component City
- territorially a part of the province, but voters do not vote for the Provincial Officials
3. Component City
- territorially within a province, voters vote for provincial officials

Special Feature of Local Government Structure

1. Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)
2. National Capital Region (NCR)

* These are considered regional government

GENERAL SUPERVISION BASED ON HIERARCHY

- Generally, the President exercises direct supervision over local Government Units (Province, City, and Municipality and over barangays through the city/municipality)
- Province exercises supervision over the city/municipality
- City/Municipality exercises direct supervision over barangays
- Barangay exercises general supervision over SK
(Sec. 389. b, 11, LGC of 1991)

Local Goverment Code (LGC) OF 1991

- LGC was passed because of decentralization efforts
- Decentralization means sharing of power and authority between central or national governments and local governments

Forms of decentralization

Deconcentration – the transfer of power, authority and responsibility to lower levels within the central government itself.
Devolution – the transfer of power and authority from the central government to the LGUs
Debureaucratization or privatization – sharing of public functions and responsibilities w/ private entities/NGOs

Relationship of National Government and LGUs

- Before, National Government exercised major political powers and even greater responsibilities in the delivery of basic services
- At present, the LGUs are given autonomy, has political and proprietory functions including corporate functions
- Central government transfer delivery of basic services to the LGUs
- Less intervention from the national government (except in exceptional cases)

Devolved Basic Services to LGUs
- Health Services
- Agriculture
- Social Services and Welfare
- Public Works
- Environmental and Natural Concerns

On Constitutional and LGC off 1991 Mandate
- Sec. 13 Art. II “the State recognizes the vital role of the youth to nation building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social being”
- RA 7160 (LGC of 1991) “Every Barangay shall have a Katipunan ng Kabataan the primary objective is to enhance the social, political economic, cultural, intellectual, moral, spiritual and physical development of members”. The Katipunan ng Kabataan shall be the asembly of youth in the barangay.



Choose to be Rich Workbook
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This is the format of calculating the net business income... Next time I will fill it up with the KKK (Youth) Coop accounts...
Business
Income
Sales
Other
Total Income A
Expenses
Cost of goods sold
Admin Cost
Taxes
Other
Total Expenses B

Total Income A - Total Expenses B = Net Business Income



I AM SO HAPPY AND GREATFUL NOW THAT…
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1. The KKK is having birth pains but it is on its way to ts goal!
2. Health and wealth is mine!
3. Opportunities are presenting themselves!
4. I will earn my first million this year!

SK LETRA MODULE II

The topic today is more about the purpose, responsibilities and privileges of the Sangguniang Kabataan and Katipunan ng Kabataan.

Katipunan ng Kabataan

Organization and Purpose:

“Every barangay shall have a Katipunan ng Kabataan, the primary objective of which is to enhance the the social, political economic, cultural, intellectual, moral, spiritual and physical development of the youth of the country”

Membership:

- The Katipunan ng mga Kabataan shall be composed of all the Filipino Citizens at least 15 but not more than twenty years of age
- Actual residents in the barangay for at least six months
- Registered in the SK, or in official list in the custody of the barangay secretary

Rights and Duties:

- Eligible to vote in the SK Elections
- Eligible to be elected in the SK Elections
- Participate in all activities as maybe adopted by them, promulgated by the SK or as my be provided by law
(provided such participation shall be subject to the provisions of the code, existing rules and laws.

Rights and Duties:

- Eligible to vote in the SK Elections
- Eligible to be elected in the SK Elections
- Participate in all activities as maybe adopted by them, promulgated by the SK or as my be provided by law
(provided such participation shall be subject to the provisions of the code, existing rules and laws.

Creation and Composition:

There shall be in every barangay a Sangguniang Kabataan to be composed of
* Chairman - elected
* Seven Members - elected
* Secretary – appointed w/ concurrence
* Treasurer – appointed w/ concurrence

Power and Functions of the SK:

- Promulgate resolutions necessary to carry out objectives of the youth
- Initiate programs of designed to enhance the social, political, economic, culture, intellectual, moral, spiritual and physical development of the members
- Hold fund-raising activities
- Create bodies or committees as necessary
- Submit annual and end-term reports to the Sangguniang Barangay
- Consult and coordinate with all youth organizations in the barangay for policy formulation and program implementation
- Coordinate with the NYC and other development projects and programs at the national level
- Exercise other powers and duties as SB may determine or delegate or as may be prescribed by law or ordinance

Qualifications of elective members of SK:

- A citizen of the Philippines
- A qualified voter of KK
- A Resident in the barangay at least one year immediately prior to election
- At least 15 but not more than 21 years od age on the day of his election
- Able to read and write Filipino, local dialect or English
- Not have been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude

SK Chairman

- Serve as an ex-officio member of the SB (exercise same powers, discharge same duties and enjoy same privileges)
- Serve ass the chairman of the committee on youth and sport development of SB
- Serve as the member of barangay development council

Power and duties of the SK Chairman:

- Call and preside over all meetings of the Katipunan ng Kabataan and the SK
- Implement policies, programs and projects within his jurisdiction in coordination with the SB
- Exercise general supervision over the affairs and activities of the SK and the official conduct of its members, and other officers
- With concurrence of the SK, appoint from among the members the secretary and treasurer, and other officers as necessary
- Exercise other powers, duties, functions as prescribed by law or ordinance

Sangguniang Kabataan Secretary

Duties & Functions of the SK Secretary:

- Keep all records of the KK and SK
- Prepare and keep the minutes of all meetings of the KK and SK
- Prepare all forms necessary for the conduct of registrations, elections, initiatives, referenda, or plebiscites (in coordination with BS and COMELEC)
- Perform such other duties and discharge functions as the chairman of SK may prescribe or direct

Sangguniang Kabataan Treasurer

Duties & Functions of the SK Treasurer:

- Take custody of all SK property and funds not otherwise deposited with city or municipal treasurer
- Collect and receive contributions, monies, materials and other resources intended for the SK and KK
- Disburse SK Funds in accordance with approved budget
- Certify to the availability of funds whenever necessary
- Submit to the SK and to the SB certified and detailed statements of actual income and expenditures at the end of every month
- Perform such other duties and discharge other functions as the chairman of the SK may direct

Meeting of the SK

* The SK shall meet regularly every once a month on the day, time and place to be fixed by the said sanggunian
* Special meetings may be called by the chairman or any 3 of its members by giving notice to all members of the date, time, place, and agenda of the meeting at least 1 day in advance
* Notices of meetings shall be furnished to PB and SB
* Majority of the members shall constitute a quorum

Election and Term of Office

* Election shall be held on the last Monday of October and every three years thereafter
* SK members elected shall serve for three years or until such time as their successors shall have been elected or sooner removed for cause or had become incapacitated
* An SK Official who passed the age of 21 years shall be allowed to serve for the remaining portion of the term for which he was elected

Succession and Filling of Vacancies

* If the SK chairman is refused, incapacitated, removed for cause or dies, the SK member who obtained the highest number of vote shall assume office of the chairman for the unexpired portion of the term
* If the member refused to assume or fails to qualify or have been incapacitated or removed for cause, the SK member obtaining the next highest number of votes shall assume the position
* If two or more members obtained the same next higher number of votes, the SK members shall conduct an election
* After the vacancy have been filled, the SK chairman shall call for a special election to complete the membership of said sanggunian.
* In case of suspension of the SK Chairman, the successor as previously discussed shall assume the position

Privileges and Benefits

- SK Chairman shall enjoy the same privileges enjoyed by SB members
- SK Officials shall be exempt from payment of tuition fees and matriculation fees while enrolled in tertiary public schools (Provided they enroll in the state college or university within or nearest their area of jurisdiction)

Pederasyon ng Sangguniang Kabataan

Organization:

Pambayang Pederasyon ng SK (Municipalities)
Panlungsod na Pederasyon ng SK (Cities)
Panlalawigangg Pederasyon ng SK (Province)
Pangmetropolitang Pederasyon ng SK (special metropolitan political subdivisions)
Pambansang Pederasyon ng SK (National)



Choose to be Rich Workbook
022608

One of the tough assignment of the book by Kiyosaki is preparing your financial statement mnthly... I have prepared a rough estimation of my financial statement for February... Now i am reading where am I financially...
Next month it will be more specified since I will start my record keeping...

My Financial Statement

Income
Earned Income
Job and self employment P14,794 + P3,400 = P18,194

Passive Income
Real Estate (Net) 0
Business (Net) 0
Passive Income Total 0

Portfolio Income
Interest 0
Dividends 0
Royalties 0
Portfolio Income Total 0

Total Income (Earned + Passive + Portfolio) P18,194


Expenses
Taxes ????
Credit Card Payments 0
Home Mortagage (Rent)
Car Payments (Motorcycle) P1,730
Food and Clothing 4,300
Other Payments 10,000

Total Expenses P16,030+

NET MONTHLY CASH FLOW P 2,164-
(Total Income less Total Expenses)

Assets
Bank Accounts P4,690.50
Stocks 0
Bonds 0
Receivables 0
Real Estate (Fair Market Value less Mortgage) 0
Business Value (Net) 0

Assets Subtotal P4,690.50

Doodads
Home 0
Car (Motorcycle) P41,520 (present value)
Other (Laptop) P25,000

Doodads Total P66,520

Total Assets per Banker (Assets Subtotal + Doodads) = P71,210.5
Total Assets per Rich Dad (Assets Subtotal only, do not add doodads) =
P4,690.50

Liabilities
Credit Cards
Car Loans (Motorcycle) P41,520
School and Personal LOans 0
Home Mortgage Loan 0
Other Debt (Bank LOans) 31,025 + 80,073 = P111,098

Total Liabilities P152,618

Net Worth per banker (Total Assets per banker less total liabilities) =
-P81,407.5
Net Worth per Rich Dad (Total Assets per Rich dad less total liabilities) =
-P147,927.50



I AM SO HAPPY AND GREATFUL NOW THAT…
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1. Now that I know where I am financially... That I can change my situation and become financially free
2. I will have my first million this year!
3. My family members and my loved ones are all wealthy and happy!
4. I am amidst abundance and prosperity!

SK LETRA MODULE

February 25...

"The youth is the hope of the motherland..."
- Jose Rizal

The author have been assigned by the Provincial Government to create a module for the upcoming SK (Sangguniang Kabataan/Youth Leaders) Summer Camp - Leadership Training (LETRA)

Here I have posted one of the topics that I have already finished. The topic of SK Plans and Budget. If you have additions and corrections kindly leave a comment so we can incorporate it. Thanks!

LECTURE ON SK PLANS & BUDGET

Course Outline
I. Legal Basis
II. What is a Budget?
III. Composition
IV. Budget Process
V. Annual and Supplemental Budget
VI. Realignment

LEGAL BASIS

Sec. 329, Art. 2 of RA 7160 provides that ten percent (10%) of the General Fund of the barangay shall be set aside for the Sangguniang Kabataan.

WHAT IS A BUDGET?

- A management tool
- A process of allocating limited resources for funding necessary lawful expenditures

WHAT COMPRISES A BUDGET?

Part I – sources or revenue to be collected
Part II – proposed expenditures/appropriations

UNDER SOURCES:

a) Beginning balance
1. Surplus
2. Continuing appropriations
b) 10% share from barangay funds
c) Donations

UNDER APPROPRIATIONS:

Allocations of SK funds

Section 1 - 40%

Green Brigade 10%
Livelihood 10%
Capability building 10%
Anti-Drug Abuse campaigns 10%

Section 2 - 58% other programs

2.1 Education services & moral recovery program
2.2 Health services & adolescent reproduction health program
2.3 Disaster combination & calamity management
2.4 Sports development activities
2.5 Community immersion
2.6 Infra projects
2.7 Legislative work and involvement
2.8 Other development program vitalfor the youth

Section 3 - 2% annual dues

40% goes to Pambayang Pederasyon
20% goes to Panlalawigang Pederasyon
20% goes to Regional Council
20% goes to Pambansang Pederasyon


5. Annual and Supplemental Budgets Differences

Annual
1. Prepared every October of every year
2. Effective January of each year
Ever prepared after October of a year

Supplemental
1. Prepared once additional income is Realized
2. Effective upon its passage

Similarities
1. Approval by SK municipal LEC
2. Majority votes required
3. Presented for deliberation in a regular session

6. Realignments – same process with annual / supplemental budgets to be approved by SK Municipal LEC

PLAN – BUDGET LINK MODEL
1. Determine issues current / for development
2. Arrive to VISION / GOAL
3. Strategies

1.Activities
1. Projects
2. Programs
3. Resources requirements


1. Prioritization of activities
2. Allocation of resources
3. Targets
4. Performance output

Policy decisions : determine the goal
: provision of basic services
: if the funds doesn’t warrant resort to investment
- thru – subsidy
- savings via cost reduction scheme

The Format for a budget is

Republic of the Philippines
Province of Albay
Municipality of _______________
Barangay ___________________


SK ANNUAL BUDGET
CY 2008


1. SOURCES

Balance end of the year (- Partial) __________________
10% SK Share (2007) __________________
Others __________________


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2. EXPENDITURES/ APPROPRIATION

A. Green Brigade (10%) __________________
B. Livelihood (10%) __________________
C. Capability Building (10%) __________________
D. Anti-Drug Abuse Campaign (10%) __________________
E. SK Annual Dues (2%) __________________
F. Other Concerns (58%) __________________



TOTAL EXPENDITURES:



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CHOOSE TO BE RICH WORK BOOK
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QUESTIONS:
Are you set up to retire early or are you living like a financial yo-yo?
Will you retire at age 45 or remain self-employed until 80?
Live in a mansion at the coast or in a small condo in the city?
Spend your twilight years in a long term care facility or tended by a private nurse?
Do you want to have too little money or too much money?

ANSWERS:
As of now I am in the middle of seting up to retire early and being a financial yo-yo... This is my take off stage, it might be difficult but I will take off and retire early.
Based on my computation I will retire by age 48...
Of course live in a mansion at the coast...
To tended by a private, sexy nurse he he he he he he he...
TOO MUCH MONEY!!!!



I AM SO HAPPY AND GREATFUL NOW THAT…
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1. I will retire early!
2. By age 48 my passive income falls at $1M or more per year! YES!
3. I will live in a mansion by the coast, tended by a sexy nurse... grrrr... he he he he he
4. I am now on my way to financial freedom!