BACOLOD CITY — Himamaylan City Vice Mayor Justin Gatuslao wants representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs) to sit in the different committees created by the city council and participate in the discussions.
BACOLOD CITY — Himamaylan City Vice Mayor Justin Gatuslao wants representatives from civil society organizations to sit in the different committees created by the city council and participate in the discussions.In a statement sent to The Manila Times over the weekend, Gatuslao said the Himamaylan City Council recently passed an amendment to its internal rules which significantly expands the role of CSOs in the legislative affairs.
Guided by the US Agency for International Development through its Cities for Enhanced Governance and Engagement project, the sweeping public participation initiative aims to empower citizens by increasing their engagement in the oversight of local governance processes.'The inclusion of civil society representatives in our legislative affairs provides a mechanism for direct citizen representation,' Gatuslao said.
Encouraged To Join Legislative Process
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