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ORDINANCE NO. 2023-004

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-004

AN ORDINANCE PROMOTING INDIVIDUAL CITIZENS’ PARTICIPATION IN NAGA CITY’S LEGISLATIVE PROCESS, ESTABLISHING MECHANISMS FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE (I-ENGAGE ORDINANCE)

Author(s)/Sponsor(s): Hon. Ghiel G. Rosales
Date Enacted: January 24, 2023
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Summary/Highlights

  • Purpose: To institutionalize the direct participation of individual citizens in Naga City’s legislative process, even if they are not members of organized groups or the Naga City People’s Council.
  • Mechanisms Introduced:
    • Publication of proposed measures via website, social media, barangay boards, and radio
    • Mandatory consultation and feedback collection before committee hearings
    • Live-streaming of committee and public hearings
    • Posting of approved measures in searchable PDF format
  • Personnel: Creation of a Citizens’ Engagement Officer (Local Legislative Officer I, SG-11) under the SP Secretariat
  • Oversight Body: Establishment of the i-Engage Council composed of city officials, youth and barangay leaders, civil society, and academic representatives
  • Implementation Plan: i-Engage Council to formulate a strategic plan within 3 months
  • Funding: Incorporated into the City’s Annual Budget starting FY 2023
  • Transitory Provision: Temporary staff assigned until a permanent officer is designated

Related Resource:
Past officials of the City of Naga 1945-2022

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