SK Special Election Format
SK Special Election Format
SK Special Election Format
I. RATIONALE
Cognizant of the vital role of the youth in nation building, Republic Act No.
10742, otherwise known as the “SK Reform Act of 2016”, was signed into law. This
promotes and protects moral, spiritual, and social well-being of the youth and instill
among the youth patriotism, nationalism, and other desirable values.
The SK Reform Act of 2015 encourages the involvement of youth in public and
civic affairs through the establishment of effective, responsive and enabling
mechanisms in forging youth participation in local governance.
Republic Act No. 10742 provides that there shall be in every barangay a
Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) to be composed of a Chairperson and seven (7) members.
II. OBJECTIVES
The Board of Election Supervisors shall manage and supervise the conduct of the
Registration and Special Election in coordination with the Sangguniang
Barangay/Sangguniang Kabataan. They shall be composed of the following:
Chairperson: CLGOO
Member: COMELEC Election Officer
, CSO Representative
1. Prepare the list of official voters and post a copy thereof in the designated venue,
2. Be the sole judge in all elections controversies relative to the elections and
qualification of candidates and voters. Its decision on the matter shall be final
and executory. The Chair and members of the BES shall have one vote each. A
majority vote is required in deciding all elections controversies;
3. Attest to the certification issued by the Elections Committee on the results of the
elections; and
4. Ensure smooth and orderly conduct of the elections
C. Registration Committee
V. BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS
Results of the Sangguniang Kabataan Registration and Special Elections, duly signed
and certified by the Board of Election Supervisors (BES) and Canvass and Election
Committee (CEC), shall be distributed to the local COMELEC (original copy), SK
Chairperson, BES Chairperson, and SK Pambayan Pederasyon President and the Office
of the City Mayor one (1) day after the conduct of the activity.