Investigation of Administrative Complaints to Erring Barangay Officials

Administrative Complaints is a complaint filed before Sangguniang Bayan concerned to erring barangay officials for the following grounds: a) disloyalty to the Republic of the Philippines; b) culpable violation of the constitution; c) dishonesty, oppression, misconduct in office, gross negligence, or dereliction of duty; d) commission of any offense involving moral turpitude or an offense punishable by at least prision mayor; e) abuse of authority; f) unauthorized absence for fifteen (15) consecutive working days, except in the case of members of the Sangguniang panlalawigan, sangguniang panglungsod, sangguniang bayan and sangguniang barangay; g) application for, acquisition of foreign, citizenship or residence or the status of an immigrant of another country; and h) such other grounds as may be provided in the Republic Act No. 7160 and other laws.

Office or Division:	Office of the Secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan
Classification:	90 days based on Republic Act No. 7160
Type of Transaction:	G2C, G2B,G2G
Who may avail:	All
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS		WHERE TO SECURE
Three original copies of verified complaint plus additional copy for the number of respondent.		Private Individual
CLIENT STEPS	AGENCY ACTIONS	FEES TO BE PAID	PROCESSING TIME	PERSON RESPONSIBLE
1. Sign in the log book.	1. Give the log book.	None	2 Minutes	Administrative Aide III
2. File the verified complaint to the Sangguniang Bayan with corresponding evidences.	2. Receive the complaint.	None	2 minutes	Secretary Office of the Sangguniang Bayan
3. Secure order of payment. * Secure official receipt upon payment.	3. Issue order of payment to the complainant.	Php150.00	2 minutes	Secretary Office of the Secretary Sangguniang Bayan
4. Receive complaint. *Make sure to submit you’re verified answer within fifteen (15) days from receipt thereof.	4. Require the respondent to submit his verified answer with corresponding evidence.	None	15 days	Presiding Officer
5. Submit verified answer with corresponding evidence.	5.Receive verified answer from the respondent with corresponding evidence.	None	2 minutes	Secretary Office of the Sangguniang Bayan
6. None	6. Commence the investigation of the case.	None	10 days	Sangguniang Bayan
7. None	7. Decide the case based on the evidence presented, rules and jurisprudence. 7.1 Promulgate the decision.	None	Within 30 days	Sangguniang Bayan
8. Receive copy of decision.	8. Furnish copy of decision to the respondent and the complainant.	None	1 day	Administrative Aide III- Office of the Secretary to the SB.