Republic of the Philippines
Province of Albay
Municipality of Guinobatan
OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN
EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 1ST SPECIALSESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN HELD ON JULY 1, 2013 AT 9:05 IN THE MORNING AT THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN SESSION HALL, GUINOBATAN, ALBAY.
PRESENT: Hon. Julio s. Tingzon IV - Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer
Hon. Carlomagno P. Flores - Councilor
Hon. Rolando P. Palabrica - Councilor
Hon. Juris L. Villareal - Councilor
Hon. Frances John M. Oxales - Councilor
Hon. Ryan B. Palomillo - Councilor
Hon. Ricky S. Matza - Councilor
Hon. Robert M. Bañaga - Councilor
Hon. Ma. Sofia O. Orpiada - Councilor
Hon. Paul N. Garcia - Councilor (ABC Pres.)
ABSENT: Hon. Patrick Polly C. Pintor - Councilor (SKF Pres.)
MUNICIPAL RESOLUTION NO.01-2013
GRANTING AUTHORITY TO THE HONORABLE VICE-MAYOR JULIO S. TINGZON IV OF GUINOBATAN, ALABY TO BE THE OFFICIAL SIGNATORY FOR ALL WARRANTS DRAWN ON MUNICIPAL TREASURY INCLUDING THE SIGNING OF DISBURSEMENT VOUCHERS OF EXPENDITURES INVOLVING APPROPRIATIONS APPROPRIATED FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN PURSUANT TO ARTICLE TWO, SECTION 445 (A) (1), OF R.A. 7160 AND SECTIONS 39 AND 43 OF COA CIRCULAR NO. 92-382.
Proponent/Sponsor: Hon. Councilor Frances John “FJ” M. Oxales
WHEREAS, the article two, section 445, paragraph (a) (1) of R.A. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, provides that,
Section 445. Power, Duties and Compensation – (a) The Vice-Mayor shall:
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Be the presiding officer of the Sangguniang Bayan and sign all warrants drawn on the municipal treasury of all expenditures appropriated for the operation of the Sangguniang Bayan.”
WHEREAS, in like manner, the Commission on Audit in its circular numbered 92-382, under Sections 39 and 43 thereof, it provides in part and quoted hereunder that,
Section 39. Approval of Vouchers – xxx. However, disbursement vouchers for expenditures appropriated for the operation of the sanggunian shall be approved by the provincial vice governor, the city vice mayor or the municipal vice mayor, as the case may be.” (emphasis supplied)
SECTION 43. Officials Authorized to Draw and Sign Checks – xxx in case, however of expenditures appropriated for the operation of the Sanggunian, checks drawn thereon shall be countersigned by the provincial vice governor, the city vice mayor or the municipal vice-mayor, as the case may be.” (emphasis supplied)
WHEREFORE, in view of the foregoing premises, be it now:
RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved by the Sangguniang Bayan of Guinobatan, Albay in session assembled to grant as it hereby grants authority to the Honorable Vice-Mayor Julio S. Tingzon IV of Guinobatan, Albay to be the official signatory for all warrants drawn including the signing of disbursement vouchers of expenditures involving appropriations intended/appropriated for the operation of the Sangguniang Bayan pursuant to article two, Section 445 (a) (1), of R.A. 7160 and Sections 39 and 43 of COA Circular No. 92-382.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that this authorization however, is to be understood that it is granted together with the Municipal Treasurer as an Official Signatory in all the financial transaction/expenditures appropriated for the operations of the Sangguniang Bayan especially in drawing of checks from the depository banks of the municipal government. Emphasis is only made on the Honorable Vice Mayor in this resolution being the new head of the Sanggunian, who had just assumed the position on June 30, 2013;
RESOLVED FINALLY, that copies of this resolution be furnished the managers of all the depository banks of the Municipal Government of Guinobatan, municipal mayor, municipal accountant and the municipal treasurer for their information and guidance.
APPROVED this 1st day of July, 2013 upon motion of the sponsoring committee chairman, and unanimously seconded by the body.
WE HEREBY certify to the correctness of the foregoing resolution.
FRANCES JOHN “FJ” M. OXALES CHRISTOPHER O. PALEVINO
Proponent/Sponsor Secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan
ATTESTED:
JULIO S. TINGZON IV
Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer
APPROVED: _________________, 2013
ANN Y. ONGJOCO
Municipal Mayor