BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 337
AN ACT ENACTING A LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
(REPEALED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160)BOOK I
GENERAL PROVISIONSTITLE ONE
BASIC PRINCIPLESCHAPTER 1
THE CODE: POLICY AND APPLICATIONSection 1. Title of Act. - This Act shall be known and referred to as the "Local Government Code."
Section 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State shall guarantee and promote the authority of local government units to ensure their fullest development as self-reliant communities and make them more effective partners in the pursuit of national development and social progress. To this end, the State shall constantly find and effectuate ways of enhancing their capabilities in discharging these responsibilities through a responsive and accountable local government structure instituted through a system of decentralization whereby local governments shall be given more powers, responsibilities and resources.
Section 3. Scope of Application of Code. - This Code shall apply to all local governments and, to the extent herein provided, to officials, offices or agencies of the national government.
Section 4. Rules of Interpretation. -
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