Deadline for the Submission of required documents for CSO Accreditation: August 11, 2025
The Sangguniang Bayan is inviting all CSOs that are operating within the Municipality to apply for accreditation, whether previously accredited or seeking accreditation for the first time, for the purpose of representation in Local Special Bodies (LSBs).
Please Submit your application and five (5) copies of the following requirements to the OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE SANGGUNIAN, Legislative Building, Poblacion, Itogon, Benguet:
- Letter of Application
- Duly Accomplished Application Form for Accreditation;
- Duly approved Board Resolution signifying intention for accreditation for the purpose of representation in the local special body
- Certification of Registration or Certificate of Accreditation (or in the case of IPOs, certification issued by NCIP)
- List of current officers and members
- Original Sworn of Statement (or Affidavit) of the President/Chairperson, stating that the CSO is independent, non-partisan organization and that it will retain its autonomy while pursuing advancement of the peoples’ interest through its membership in a local special body, after satisfying all the requirements and set criteria, as stated in this Ordinance and after securing Certificate of Accreditation from the Sanggunian;
- For existing CSOs, Minutes of the Annual Accomplishment Report for the immediately preceding year as certified by the organization’s board secretary;
- For existing CSOs, Annual Accomplishment Report for the immediately preceding year;
- For existing CSOs, Financial Statement, at the minimum, signed by the executive officers of the organization, also of the immediately preceding year, and indicating therein other information such as the source(s) of funds;
- For CSOs applying to be members of the Local School or Health Boards, photocopy of profiles of at least three (3) individuals in the organization that will verify their involvement in education or health services, as prescribed in Section 98 and 102 of RA 7160.
For inquiries and other details, kindly look for Ms. CINDY LOIS L. FERNANDEZ, CSO Desk Officer Designate/PDO III at the Municipal Planning and Development Office from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, or email at mpdc.itogon@gmail.com
Forms: https://sbo.itogon.gov.ph/2019/09/18/accreditation-to-special-bodies/
