The legislative portal of Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte. Search, track and read the ordinances and resolutions of the municipality — open to every citizen.
The Sangguniang Bayan is the legislative branch of the municipal government. It passes the ordinances and resolutions that govern the municipality, crafts policies for the general welfare of its residents, and exercises oversight over the local government.
This Legislative Information System replaces paper records with digital ones across the legislative process — drafting, reviewing and storing ordinances, resolutions and other legislative information. Members and staff can quickly find the measures needed for sessions, and citizens can look up any ordinance or resolution, see who authored a pending measure and what it is about, and read the official copy in PDF.
Follow proposed measures from filing to approval.
Keep ordinances and resolutions safe in digital form.
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“The sangguniang bayan, as the legislative body of the municipality, shall enact ordinances, approve resolutions and appropriate funds for the general welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants…”Section 447, Republic Act No. 7160 — Local Government Code of 1991
The most recent measures approved by the Sangguniang Bayan. Open any record to read its details and official PDF copy.
Proposed ordinances and resolutions now before the Sanggunian, with their authors and present stage.
Local legislation is the power of local government units to enact ordinances and resolutions that address community needs, promote the general welfare, and regulate local affairs. Here is how a proposed measure becomes a municipal ordinance.
The proposed ordinance is filed with the Secretary to the Sanggunian, included in the order of business, read for the first time, and referred to the proper committee.
The committee studies the measure, holds hearings or public consultations when needed, and reports its findings and recommendations to the body.
The measure is presented on the floor, where members debate its merits and may introduce amendments.
The final version is put to a vote. Once approved by the Sanggunian, the ordinance is forwarded to the Municipal Mayor.
The Mayor approves or vetoes the ordinance within ten (10) days; otherwise it is deemed approved. A veto may be overridden by two-thirds (2/3) of all members of the Sanggunian.
Within three (3) days the ordinance is sent to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan for review. Unless it states otherwise, it takes effect ten (10) days after posting in conspicuous places.
An ordinance is a local law enacted by the Sangguniang Bayan. It addresses matters specific to the community — such as zoning, public safety, noise control, sanitation, revenue and local services — and is enforced by the municipal government and its offices.
A resolution is a formal expression of the opinion, sentiment or decision of the Sanggunian on a specific matter. It does not have the force of law, but it guides official action — for example, authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement or requesting assistance from a national agency.
Republic Act No. 7160 is the landmark law that decentralized power from the national government to local government units. Enacted on October 10, 1991, it empowers provinces, cities, municipalities and barangays to manage their own resources, deliver basic services and exercise local autonomy.
The elected officials who serve the people of Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte.
Municipal Mayor
As chief executive of the municipality, the Mayor approves or vetoes ordinances passed by the Sangguniang Bayan and ensures that they are faithfully implemented.
“Sa Panaghiusa, Matagamtaman nato ang Pag-asenso!”
The Sanggunian is composed of the Vice Mayor as Presiding Officer, the regular members, and the ex-officio members representing the barangays, the youth and the indigenous peoples.
Municipal Vice Mayor and Presiding Officer of the Sangguniang Bayan
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Office of the Sangguniang Bayan
West Poblacion, Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed on weekends and holidays
Certified true copies of ordinances and resolutions may be requested from the Office of the Secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan.
