HB05925: AN ACT MAKING THE POSITION OF A COOPERATIVES DEVELOPMENT OFFICER MANDATORY IN THE MUNICIPAL, CITY AND PROVINCIAL LEVELS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE \"LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991\", AS AMENDED
This bill amends the Local Government Code of 1991 to make the position of a Cooperatives Officer mandatory at the municipal, city, and provincial levels. Previously, this position was optional. The Cooperatives Officer will be responsible for formulating measures for the local legislative body (sanggunian) and providing technical assistance to the governor or mayor in developing cooperatives and ensuring access to basic services and facilities through these cooperatives.
The impact of this bill on the people is significant as it institutionalizes support for cooperative development at the local level. By making the Cooperatives Officer position mandatory, it aims to strengthen local cooperatives, which can play a vital role in economic development, poverty alleviation, and community empowerment. This change ensures that there is a dedicated official focused on fostering cooperation, which can lead to improved access to services and facilities for community members, especially in rural and underserved areas.