Powers and Duties: Punong Barangay, Sangguniang Barangay Member

A natural-born Filipino citizen
A registered voter in the barangay
An actual resident of the barangay for at least one year immediately preceding the election
Able to read and write Filipino or any other local language or dialect
At least 21 years of age on the day of the election

Make sure everyone follows the ordinances and rules of the barangay
Sign agreements for the barangay, but only with the approval of the barangay council
Keep peace in the barangay and help the city or town leader and council members do their jobs
Run and lead meetings of the barangay council and community meetings, and only vote when there’s a tie
With the council’s approval, choose people for important jobs in barangay, like a secretary and a treasurer
Organize and lead a group for emergencies to keep peace and order or on occasions of calamity
In coordination with the Barangay Development Council, prepare the annual executive and supplemental budgets of the barangay
Approve the spending of barangay budget
Make sure people follow the rules about keeping the environment clean and safe
Help with neighborhood conflicts and disputes
Keep an eye on the activities of the youth council (Sangguniang Kabataan)
Make sure everyone in the barangay gets the basics they need
Organize a yearly sports event with the Department of Education
Look out for the well-being of the barangay
Do other jobs and duties as the laws or barangay ordinances and rules require

A natural-born Filipino citizen
A registered voter in the barangay
An actual resident of the barangay for at least one year immediately preceding the election
Able to read and write Filipino or any other local language or dialect
At least 21 years of age on the day of the election

Pass ordinances and budgets
Oversee public facilities while also suggesting improvements
Promote cooperatives, manage facilities, coordinate project fundraising
May provide compensation and allowances to council members within budget limits
May authorize the punong barangay to enter into contracts, and the treasurer to make administrative purchases
May organize community activities, forums, lectures, and assemblies to encourage citizen participation in governance
May start a barangay high school or non-formal education center
Support child protection and anti-juvenile delinquency efforts
Assist the punong barangay in his duties
Act as peace officer to maintain public order and safety
Exercise any other powers and perform duties as prescribed by law or ordinance