The Committee on Laws, Justice, Oversight, Good Governance, and Accountability is tasked with ensuring the fair administration of justice, promoting legal reforms, and upholding the principles of good governance within the community. Its core responsibility is to advocate for the protection of citizens’ rights, the enforcement of laws, and the creation of systems that ensure transparency, integrity, and accountability in both public and private sectors.
A central function of the Committee is to oversee the legislative and judicial processes, ensuring that laws are fair, just, and aligned with the needs of society. It reviews proposed legislation, making recommendations for reforms or new laws that address emerging issues and challenges, while safeguarding fundamental rights. The Committee also ensures that the legal system functions efficiently and equitably, advocating for reforms that promote access to justice for all, regardless of socioeconomic status.
The Committee plays a critical role in overseeing the actions of government institutions, public officials, and other entities to ensure that they operate in accordance with legal and ethical standards. It investigates potential cases of corruption, abuse of power, or misconduct, and holds individuals and organizations accountable for any violations of public trust. Through its oversight role, the Committee works to build public confidence in the governance system and ensures that those in positions of power are held to the highest standards of integrity and transparency.
Promoting good governance is another key responsibility of the Committee. It advocates for policies and systems that enhance the efficiency, transparency, and accountability of government institutions and public agencies. This includes ensuring the proper use of public resources, the implementation of anti-corruption measures, and the creation of mechanisms for citizen engagement in governance processes.
Additionally, the Committee works to foster a culture of accountability by supporting institutions that protect civil rights, promote transparency, and ensure ethical standards in all areas of public life. It encourages public participation in decision-making, ensuring that government actions reflect the needs and priorities of the community, and that citizens have avenues to voice concerns and hold leaders accountable.
Through its work, the Committee on Laws, Justice, Oversight, Good Governance, and Accountability seeks to promote a just, transparent, and accountable society, where laws are fair, institutions are trustworthy, and public officials serve with integrity and responsibility.
12-018 S.2025
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING ALL DEPARTMENT PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OF POLANGUI THROUGH THEIR RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENT HEADS TO MANDATORILY SUBMIT SEMI-ANNUAL AND ANNUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORTS TO THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF POLANGUI, PROVINCE OF ALBAY, PUBLIC WELFARE REQUIRING
12-019- S.2025
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE LOCAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE HONORABLE JESCIEL RICHARD G. SALCEDA TO TAP THE ASSISTANCE OF THE PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (PDEA) TO CONDUCT MANDATORY RANDOM DRUG TESTING TO ALL LGU EMPLOYEES OF POLANGUI, ELECTIVE OFFICIALS, AND OTHER CONNECTED NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, OFFICERS AND STAFF, PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE REQUIRING
12-020- S.2025
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOR THE PROVISION OF DRUG TESTING KITS INTENDED FOR THE CONDUCT OF MANDATORY RANDOM DRUG TESTING IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF POLANGUI, PROVINCE OF ALBAY
12-021 S.2025
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BICOL CENTER FOR HEALTH DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF DRUG TESTING KITS INTENDED FOR THE CONDUCT OF MANDATORY RANDOM DRUG TESTING IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF POLANGUI, PROVINCE OF ALBAY
12-094 S.2025
A RESOLUTION URGING THE HON. MAYOR JESCIEL RICHARD SALCEDA FOR THE STRICT ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS AGAINST ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTION AND ENCROACHMENT ON GOVERNMENT LANDS
12-116 S.2025
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING HONORABLE LOCAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE, JESCILE RICHARD G. SALCEDA THRU ENGR. RIZZA REVOLTAR, MUNICIPAL ASSESSOR, TO FURNISH THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN AN INVENTORY OF ALL LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU)-OWNED LOTS AND THOSE IN THE PROCESS OF TRANSFER, SPECIFYING THE STATUS OF TRANSFER
12-117 S.2025
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING HONORABLE LOCAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE, JESCILE RICHARD G. SALCEDA THRU MS. EMILY BARQUEZ, OFFICER-IN-CHARGE OF THE GENERAL SERVICES OFFICE (GSO), TO FURNISH THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN WITH AN INVENTORY OF ALL LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU)-OWNED VIHICLES, INCLUDING UNSERVICEABLE VEHICLES.
12-130 S.2025
A RESOLITION REQUESTING THE HONORABLE LOCAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE, JESCIEL RICHARD SALCEDA, THRU ENGR. LALAINE BALDEMORO, MUNICIPAL ENGINEER (MEO), TO FURNISH THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN A COPY OF THE AS-BUILT PLAN OF THE POLANGUI PUBLIC MARKET AND ITS SITE DEVELOPMENT
12-131 S.2025
A RESOLITION REQUESTING THE HONORABLE LOCAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE, JESCIEL RICHARD SALCEDA, THRU THE MARKET ADMINISTRATOR, MR. CARLO RAPHAEL B. GONZALES, AND THE OFFICER-IN-CHAREG OF THE MUNICIPAL TREASURER'S OFFICE, ENGR. LUZ REFRAN, TO FURNISH THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN WITH A CONSOLIDATED DATA ON THE NUMBER OF VENDORS, INCLUDING THE RESPECTIVE SECTIONS, IN THE POLANGUI PUBLIC MARKET
12-133 S.2025
A RESOLITION REQUESTING THE HONORABLE LOCAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE, JESCIEL RICHARD SALCEDA, THRU ENGR. LALAINE BALDEMORO, MUNICIPAL ENGINEER (MEO), TO FURNISH THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN A COPY OF THE SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE WHOLE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF POLANGUI
ongoing formulation.