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Message
The year 2013 has not been an easy beginning for the new administration.
Contents
Preliminaries
i. Mayors Message
ii. Vice Mayors Message
iii. Sanggunian Resolution Adopting the ELA
iv. Contents
v. Introduction
Part 1.
Part 2.
Part 3.
Part 4.
Part 5.
Introduction
Effective Local Governance is a continuing challenge to local government units. Good governance does not happen
overnight. It is often a result of thorough and systematic planning and efficient and effective execution of plans involving
various stakeholders in the locality. It is building partnerships that encourage and facilitate convergence of efforts among
critical actors in the LGU, and citizen participation in local planning and decision-making processes. Engaging the
participation of various local stakeholders promotes shared ownership of plans and shared accountability for results.
Formulating a participatory Executive-Legislative Agenda is an attempt at promoting good governance at the local level.
The ELA process seeks to enhance the effectiveness of LGUs by pursuing development programs and projects that are
realistic, doable and best address the needs and aspirations of the constituents. Through a participatory process, the
ELA also promotes greater transparency and accountability of LCEs and other local officials.
The Executive-Legislative Agenda (ELA) is an enhancement to the existing local planning processes and structures as
mandated by the Local Government Code. It provides strategies, as well as tools and techniques, which are intended for
LCEs, Sanggunian members, the Local Development Council, LGU Department Heads, local partners in charting a
common future for their localities. The process utilizes participatory and consultative approaches, and offers
mechanisms that facilitate convergent planning and decision-making processes between the executive and legislative
department of the LGU.
It is hoped that this term-based Executive and Legislative Agenda (ELA) of Catbalogan City covering the period 20142016 would contribute to the attainment of sustainable local development goals.