Office of the Sangguniang Bayan


FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT

Enactment, revision and amendment of ordinances and issuance of regulations necessary to carry out and discharge the responsibilities conferred upon it by law.

OBJECTIVES:

To enact ordinances and regulations as shall be necessary for the physical and moral upliftment of the inhabitants of the city and ensure the protection of the property therein.

ACTIVITIES

The Sangguniang Bayan, the legislative body of the municipality, shall be compose of the municipal vice-mayor as presiding officer, the seven (7) regular Sangguniang members, the president of the municipal chapter of the Liga ng mga Barangay, the president of the Pambayang  Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan, and the sectoral representatives, as members;
In addition thereto, there shall be three (3) sectoral representatives: one (1) from the women; and, as shall be determined by the Sangguniang Bayan within (90) days prior to the holding of the local elections, one (1) from agricultural or industrial workers; and one (1) from the other sectors, including the urban poor, indigenous cultural communities, or disabled persons;
The regular members of the Sangguniang Bayan and the sectoral representatives shall be elected in the manner as may be provided for by law.  The elective members of the Sangguniang Bayan must be at least eighteen (18) years of age on Election Day.  In addition, they shall possess the same other qualifications as that of the Municipal Mayor and Vice-Mayor;
They shall receive such compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law or ordinance;

The Sangguniang Bayan shall:

  • Approve ordinances and pass resolutions necessary for an efficient and effective Municipal Government.
  • Generate and maximize the use of resources and revenues for the development plans, program objectives and priorities of the municipal, with particular attention to agro-industrial development and municipal -wide growth and progress.
  • Subject to the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991, enact ordinances granting franchises and authorizing the issuance of permits or licenses, upon such conditions and for such purposes intended to promote the general welfare of the inhabitants of the municipality and pursuant to this legislative authority.
  • Regulate activities relative to the use of land, buildings, and structures within the municipality in order to promote the general welfare and, for said purpose.
  • Approve ordinances which ensure the efficient delivery of the basic services and facilities as provided for under the Local Government Code, and in addition to said services and facilities.
  • Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.
Department: Government

Joint Medical and Dental Mission a Massive Success
A joint Medical and Dental Mission by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) and the Local Government Unit of Umingan, Pangasinan and participated by various doctors, dentists and volunteers here in the municipality, from the Virgen Milagrosa Medical Center, 105th CDC 1st RCDG ARESCOM and BRAVO COY 1st RRBn of the Philippine Army. The activity, held at the Municipal Gymnasium last September 6, 2009, was in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the PCSO in its continuous service to the Filipinos especially to the poor and marginalized sectors of the community. The medical and dental mission provided free medical, dental check-ups and tooth extractions as well as corresponding medicines which were provided by the PCSO. The event kick started at 8:30 AM with already more than a hundred participants and ended at 5:00 PM wherein a total of 1,180 participants (886 were given medical attention and 294 were given dental attention) were catered and accommodated. Simultaneous to the event here in Umingan, similar activities were conducted at different municipalities around the country in celebration to the anniversary of the PCSO. This PCSO-LMP activity was spearheaded by Mayor Eldred P. Tumbocon and the Sangguniang Bayan with Ms. Abigail P. Millora as the activity coordinator. Congressman Conrad M. Estrella III visits various Road and Bridge Projects in Umingan
Pangasinan 6th District Representative Conrad M. Estrella III, together with his Chief of Staff, Ms. Susan Casareno (Rosales Councilor) and accompanied by our very own Municipal Mayor Eldred P. Tumbocon and all the Members of the Sangguniang Bayan, visited various Road and Bridge Projects last July 30, 2009. First on the list was the Umingan-Talugtog Road (Ricos-Baracbac-Diaz Road sections) with a project cost of 50 million pesos followed by the Concrete-Paving of La Paz Road amounting to 3.10 million pesos. Both projects are soon to be completed. The group proceeded to attend the Ground Breaking Ceremony of the continuation of the Concrete-Paving of the Esperanza Road. Said projects were funded through the Congressional and National Budgets. Congressman Estrella also inspected some of the just completed fourteen (14) Farm-to-Market Roads (concreting). Improvement of Farm-to-Market Roads includes Concreting of Diket, Don Justo Abalos, Carayungan Sur, Abot-Molina, Nampalcan, Mantacdang, Tanggal-Sawang, Luna Weste, Prado, Resurreccion, Casilan, Capas and Sta. Rosa. Said projects were constructed thru his and his brother Robert Raymund M. Estrella’s (ABONO Partylist Representative) initiative and were parts of the Pump-Priming Programs of the Department of Agriculture and Department of Public Works and Highways. Likewise, Congressman Estrella, Mayor Tumbocon and the group also visited the on-going construction of Banila Bridge between Barangays Lauren and Nancalabasaan. Project cost is 150 million pesos. 1st Bloodletting in Umingan was a Total Success!
Local Goverment Unit of Umingan in collaboration with Philippine National Red Cross, Pangasinan Chapter spearheaded the First Bloodletting Activity in the municipality dubbed “Give Blood, Give Life!” last July 16, 2009. The activity conducted at the Municipal Gymnasium, Umingan, Pangasinan was mainly participated by Municipal Employees, Members of the different Barangay Councils, Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), Members of Umingan Police Station, members of the BJMP Umingan and walk-in participants. Prior to the actual bloodletting activity was a short program which was also attended by Vice Governor Marlyn P. Agabas together with Board Members Tyrone D. Agabas and Alfonso C. Bince, Jr., members of the Sangguniang Bayan and our beloved Municipal Mayor Eldred P. Tumbocon, CE-GE and members of Philippine National Red Cross, Pangasinan Chapter headed by Chief Administrator Florame S. Magalong. Alongside the bloodletting activity was a Hand Washing Campaign in line with the recent emerging threat of AH1N1 virus or the so-called swine flu was also conducted at the campuses of the various primary and secondary schools, (Umingan Central Elementary School, Quezon Memorial Academy, Umingan National High School and Immaculate Conception Catholic School). During the said Hand Washing event, hand washing soaps were distributed together with hand sanitizers to help keep students as well as teachers safe and clean. LGU-Umingan Celebrates the 111th Independence Day
In view of the 111th celebration of the Philippine Independence, the Local Government Unit of Umingan, Pangasinan conducted a program last June 12, 2009. Employees of the LGU headed by our Municipal Mayor Eldred P. Tumbocon,CE-GE together with the Umingan Central Elementary School teachers, principals and their District Supervisor Elvira C. Mones, Ed D; PNP Umingan; members of the 1st (PGN-E) Ready Reserve Batallion “B” Company of the AFP; New Guardians Inc.; Guardians Philippines Inc. participated in the flag raising ceremony which was followed by a wreath laying ceremony at the monuments of Andres Bonifacio, “Unknown Soldier” and Jose P. Rizal. The Program concluded with all the participants, including our Vice Governor Marlyn P. Agabas and Board Member Tyrone D. Agabas, participating in “Operation Linis” which is a clean up drive along the Umingan Public Market. LGU-Umingan, GEP Region I MOA Signing
The Local Government Unit of Umingan (LGU-Umingan) has enlisted the help and support of the Geodetic Engineers of the Philippines (GEP Region 1) for the survey works in relation to the joint LGU-PNR Housing Project Sites. Executive Order No. 48 (E.O. 48) declares non-core properties of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) as socialized housing sites and providing for the disposition of the same to bonafide occupants.   Read more...


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