The Local Planning Structure

This local institution capability review pertains to the actual and potential ability of the city's people to plan for, and manage, the pattern of development of their community. It focuses on the city government. But it also touches on the opportunities available for non-governmental and people's organization to participate in local governance.

It describes the organizational structure of the local government focusing on the planning function, the fiscal resources and management of the Local Government Unit (LGU), the development orientation of the local legislative body, and public-private participation in selected development initiatives.