The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) set a three-week transition period for newly elected barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials.
In a memorandum circular, DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos said this would allow the proper turnover of properties, financial records, and other documents to the new officials.
"Ang transition period na binibigay natin ay three weeks. Napaka-importante na ma-turn-over sa mga bagong opisyal properly ang properties ng barangay. Ilang computer ‘yan, ilang kotse ’yan. Are they in good condition?" abalos said in a press briefing.
He also instructed outgoing baranagay officials to submit the final inventory of their properties, financial records, documents, an money accountabilities.
"Ayaw po nating magkagulo. Inuulit ko po ang announcement na ito sapagkat this will cover all the barangays and SK sa Pilipinas. Pagka-oath mo, coordinate with our DILG officer na nasa ground at binigyan namin sila ng instructions dito na magkaroon ng proper turnover," he noted.
Moreover, the agency stressed that newly elected barangay and SK officials should immediately assume their posts.
“Puwede sila makasuhan dito sa ganito na kung ayaw nila mag-assume within a period of three weeks,” Abalos warned.
The DILG also reminded incoming SK officials that they are mandated to attend a seminar from Nov. 3 to 13 before assuming their posts.
