Learn how to handle LGU sessions, meetings effectively

The Local Government Code of 1991, Section 50 (b)(4) states that: “The rules of procedure shall provide for the parliamentary procedures, which include the conduct of members during sessions.”

To help all elected officials and the secretariat of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Panglungsod, Bayan, Barangay and Kabataan master the parliamentary procedures for the orderly conduct of meetings and sessions, the Center for Global Best Practices will launch a four-session online training entitled, Simplified Parliamentary Guide for Local Legislative Bodies to be held on Tuesday to Friday, Aug. 2, 3, 4 and 5 from 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. via Zoom.

Understanding Robert’s Rules of Order aligned with the LGUs’ specific internal rules of procedures is essential for all presiding officers, members of local legislative bodies and its committees to actively participate in deliberations and crafting of meaningful ordinances and resolutions. This special training is to equip all government officials with the right knowledge and skills to become an effective debater, legislator and leader.

The program will feature CGBP course director and lecturer, Soc Anthony Ma. del Rosario, MPA, D.E., PDBA, D’Tech, who is also the author of the newly-published book, How to Handle Sessions and Meetings Fast and Easy.

He will share his knowledge based on global best practices and his experiences as administrator of CDA, OIC governor of Misamis Oriental, Sanggunian member in Panlalawigan, Bayan, and Barangay, as well as having studied various legislative bodies and cooperative organizations in Austria, Belgium, Paris, Spain, Rome,Vietnam,Cambodia and many other countries.

Del Rosario is an educator whose passion is teaching parliamentary rules to LGU officials and cooperatives. He is also the founder, chairman and CEO of the Asian Business Cabletow Cooperative Academy. This is open to the general public. For details and to register, visit www.cgbp.org. You may also call Manila lines (+63 2) 8556-8968 / 69 or (+63 2) 8842-7148 / 59.