alg responsive local legislation and policy formulation
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Governance and People's ParticipationTRANSCRIPT
ALG Visayas Orientation
February 24, 2014, IBP Social Hall, Cebu City
RESPONSIVE LOCAL LEGISLATION
AND POLICY FORMULATION
Alvin Dizon
Councilor, Cebu City
LOCAL LEGISLATION AS POWER
Pursuant to the principle of separation
of powers among the 3 branches of
government, local legislation refers to
the power of a local legislative body to
make rules in the form of ordinances
and resolutions of local application that
have the force and effect of law.
LOCAL LEGISLATION AS A PROCESS
It involves the interaction of the
government with the people to ensure
that policies, ordinances and
resolutions formulated are strategic,
responsive to the felt-needs of the
citizens, promote the general welfare,
and contribute to the attainment of the
shared vision of the LGU and its
constituents.
How did we operationalize the concept
of local legislation as a governance tool
to promote citizen’s participation?
• Our legislative and policy
formulation process is always in
consultation with the basic sectors
• We encourage people’s initiative,
which means, the people
themselves may propose specific
policies, ordinances and resolutions
that concern their sectors and
submit these measures to our office
for sponsorship
How do we ensure that our legislations
and policies are development-focused,
responsive and contribute to the
meaningful development and the
improved quality of lives of our local
communities?
• Passage of progressive legislations
Cebu City Ordinances
• Ordinance No. 2254 - Adopting and
Approving the Cebu City Shelter Plan
Framework that will serve as Guidelines
for All Housing Programs and Projects
Cebu City Ordinances
• Ordinance No. 2278 – Providing
Transfer Tax Exemption to all Socialized
Housing Beneficiaries
Cebu City Ordinances
• Ordinance No. 2339 – Prohibiting Discrimination in Cebu City on the basis of Disability, Age, Health Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Ethnicity, and Religion.
Cebu City Ordinances
• Ordinance No. 2320 – Creating the Cebu City College for the Poor but Deserving Students.
Cebu City Ordinances
• Ordinance No. 2365 –
Institutionalizing Weekly Weekend
Market in Cebu City Hall Grounds
Resolutions
• Filed and co -sponsored almost 800
resolutions.
• More than 500 resolutions were
directed at protecting and promoting
the rights and welfare of the
vulnerable sectors
Beyond policy making and reforms:
We have pursued other tracks and advocacy which aimed to make meaningful contributions to lives of our constituents.
• Gawad Kalinga housing project in Barangay Lorega
• Installation of Martial law victims memorial marker in Plaza Independencia
• Oplan Eskwela
Fund Allocation
We lobbied and facilitated for the allotment of the following budget to implement various development projects
• P75 million site development fund for relocation/resettlement sites (2012-2013 budget)
• P100 million lot acquisition fund (2013-2014 budget)
Effective and responsive local legislation and policy formulation are anchored on community work in order to bring governance at the doorsteps of our constituents.
• Regular meetings and consultations in the communities
• proposed ordinance to institutionalize the conduct of off-site regular session of the Cebu city council
The role of legislators is not only confined to
legislation and policy formulation.
Our mandate also requires us to become
constituency builder and genuine
representatives of our constituents —we are
their articulators and enablers.
Effective and responsive legislation and policy
formulation is not the exclusive domain of
government but a SHARED RESONSIBILITY.
• people becomes an integral part of the
process
• collective ownership is key for successful
law enforcement and in developing law-
abiding citizens
• While we have considerably achieved in
the areas of legislation and policy
formulation, our four years as local
legislator is not a “walk in the park”
• We have dealt with many challenges and
are prepared to deal with more.
The best way to inspire us to continue and
work even harder in our public service is
AFFIRMATIONS from our constituents
of how our work improved their plight
and positively affect their lives
“Alvin Dizon is young and hardworking lawmaker who helps restore the much needed trust of the citizens in our government. He has the passion for genuine public service. He listens to his constituents and act accordingly.”
Atty. Gloria “Golly” Estenzo Ramos Philippine Earth Justice Center
"Councilor Alvin Dizon has been very supportive of the Persons with Disability (PWD) sector. He has and is making ordinances that benefit PWDs and the elderly. His staff are also very professional and courteous. I should know because we are working together on Barrier-Free Tourism. He deserves our support..”
Ms. Adela Kono Office of Rehabilitative Agencies
The transgender community with the lesbian, gay and bisexual sectors, would like to commend the efforts of the Alvin Dizon for being inclusive of LGBT and his consistent support to the advocacy on non-discrimination and promotion of human rights for all.
Magdalena Robinson President
COLORS Inc.