About the Sangguniang Bayan
A councilor is an elected member of a local government council, responsible for representing their community, making laws and policies, approving budgets, and overseeing the executive branch. Their role is to act as a bridge between the people and the government, ensuring the community's views are heard and acted upon through their legislative, budgetary, and oversight functions.
Mandates and Responsibilities
Legislation
They are part of the legislative body of their local government unit and are responsible for proposing, debating, and voting on ordinances and resolutions that address community needs.