EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 366 September 5, 1996
FURTHER AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 309, S. OF 1987, ENTITLED "REORGANIZING THE PEACE AND ORDER COUNCIL," AS AMENDED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 317, S. OF 1988, EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 320, S. OF 1988 AND EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 20, S. OF 1992 AND ORGANIZING THE BARANGAY PEACE AND ORDER COMMITTEES AS THE IMPLEMENTING ARM OF THE CITY/MUNICIPAL PEACE AND ORDER COUNCIL AT THE BARANGAY LEVEL
WHEREAS, there is a need to enhance the effectiveness of the Peace and Order Council (POC) in its crime prevention and suppression mission through the expansion of its membership and the extension of its infrastructure down to the barangay level;
WHEREAS, the establishment of a peace and order organization at the barangay level was recommended by participants to the law enforcement workshop during the 4th National Summit on Peace and Order held on April 11-12, 1996 at the PICC, Manila;
WHEREAS, the organization of peace and order bodies in the barangays is also consistent with Senate Resolution No. 145, s. of 1992...
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Further amending Executive Order No. 309, s. of 1987, entitled "reorganizing the peace and order council," as amended by Executive Order No. 317, s. of 1988, Executive Order No. 320, s. of 1988 and Executive Order No. 20, s. of 1992 and organizing the barangay peace and order committees as the implementing arm of the city/municipal peace and order council at the barangay level
Executive Order No. 366
Summary of Executive Order No. 366
Reorganization of the Peace and Order Council (POC):
- Reorganizes the POC at national, regional, provincial, city, and municipal levels. (Section 1)
- Outlines the composition of the POC at each level, including government agencies and private sector representatives. (Section 1)
Creation of Barangay Peace and Order Committee:
- Establishes a Barangay Peace and Order Committee in every barangay to serve as the implementing arm of the City/Municipal POC. (Section 2)
- Specifies the composition of the Barangay Peace and Order Committee, including the Punong Barangay as Chairman, Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman, Lupon Tagapamayapa member, Barangay Tanod, public school teacher, interfaith group representative, senior citizen, anti-crime group members or NGO representative, and a PNP officer. (Section 2)
- Allows the appointment of additional sectoral representatives as necessary. (Section 2)
- Requires the city/municipal and barangay governments to appropriate funds for the operation of the Barangay Peace and Order Committee. (Section 2)
Functions of the Barangay Peace and Order Committee:
- Outlines the functions and responsibilities of the Barangay Peace and Order Committee, including monitoring and coordinating peace and order programs, gathering information, monitoring criminal activities, identifying individuals with deviant behavior, coordinating with higher-level councils and law enforcement units, formulating plans and recommendations, monitoring community-based anti-crime movements, assessing the peace and order situation, and performing other assigned functions. (Section 3)
Implementing Rules and Regulations:
- Authorizes the National Peace and Order Council to issue implementing rules and regulations to carry out the objectives of the Executive Order. (Section 4)
- Allows the Chairman of the Peace and Order Council, upon the direction of the President, to expand the membership of the council and issue directives and guidelines for effective implementation. (Section 4)
Reorganization of the Peace and Order Council (POC):
- Reorganizes the POC at national, regional, provincial, city, and municipal levels. (Section 1)
- Outlines the composition of the POC at each level, including government agencies and private sector representatives. (Section 1)
Creation of Barangay Peace and Order Committee:
- Establishes a Barangay Peace and Order Committee in every barangay to serve as the implementing arm of the City/Municipal POC. (Section 2)
- Specifies the composition of the Barangay Peace and Order Committee, including the Punong Barangay as Chairman, Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman, Lupon Tagapamayapa member, Barangay Tanod, public school teacher, interfaith group representative, senior citizen, anti-crime group members or NGO representative, and a PNP officer. (Section 2)
- Allows the appointment of additional sectoral representatives as necessary. (Section 2)
- Requires the city/municipal and barangay governments to appropriate funds for the operation of the Barangay Peace and Order Committee. (Section 2)
Functions of the Barangay Peace and Order Committee:
- Outlines the functions and responsibilities of the Barangay Peace and Order Committee, including monitoring and coordinating peace and order programs, gathering information, monitoring criminal activities, identifying individuals with deviant behavior, coordinating with higher-level councils and law enforcement units, formulating plans and recommendations, monitoring community-based anti-crime movements, assessing the peace and order situation, and performing other assigned functions. (Section 3)
Implementing Rules and Regulations:
- Authorizes the National Peace and Order Council to issue implementing rules and regulations to carry out the objectives of the Executive Order. (Section 4)
- Allows the Chairman of the Peace and Order Council, upon the direction of the President, to expand the membership of the council and issue directives and guidelines for effective implementation. (Section 4)