Implementation of DILG-NYC Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2024 on filling vacancies in the Sangguniang Kabataan

BAGONG PILIPINAS Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT DILG-NAPOLCOM Center, EDSA cor. Quezon Avenue, West Triangle, Quezon City www.dilg.gov.ph SEP 16 2095 DILG OPINION NO. 122 § df28 USEC. JOSEPH FRANCISCO R. ORTEGA, MBA Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer National Youth Commission 3 Fir., West Insula Bldg., #135 West Avenue cor., EDSA Brgy. Bungod, Quezon City Dear Undersecretary Ortega: This has reference to your letter dated February 20, 2025, seeking this Department’s assistance concerning the queries from the Local Development Officers (LYDOs) in Region 1 with regard to the implementation of DILG-NYC Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 1 s. 2024.1 In particular, hereunder, quoted in foto, are the issues proffered: 1. On the Appointment of an Officer-in-Charge (OIC). Item 4.2 of the JMC on Filling-up of Vacancies does not explicitly define the grounds for appointing an OIC. Could the JMC be amended to provide clear and specific criteria? This would help ensure transparency and fairness in appointments at the grassroots level and prevent potential misuse by appointing authorities. 2. Use of the Term “OIC”. The term “OIC” typically implies functions. Would it be more appropriate to use the term “acting” instead, in line with the Omnibus Rules on Appointments and Other Human Resource Actions? 3. Honoraria for the OIC. Is there a clear mechanism or guideline for granting honoraria to an OIC? Establishing such a standard would provide LGU budget officers and COA with a uniform basis for implementation, preventing varying interpretations. 4. Applicability of the SKSE in Case of Mass Resignation. If all SK officials in a barangay resign simultaneously, should the JMC or the SKSE provisions take precedence? Given that the SKSE stipulates procedures for cases where a quorum is lacking, which set of regulations should be followed in such a situation? We shall address the foregoing issues in seriatim. 1 “Filling Up of Vacancies in the Sangguniang Kabataan through Succession, Conduct of the Katipunan ng Kabataan (KK) Assembly or Appointment by the Mayor” “Matino, Mahusay at Maaasahan” Trunkline No.: 8876-34-54