The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) explained that the “Local Governance Transition Team (LGTT)’’ is duty-bound to ensure and facilitate the “seamless transition’’ of newly elected or re-elected officials.
In a statement, the DILG said that the LGTT is tasked to safeguard the LGU records and assets, manage key processes and handover and maintain continuity in governance.
Specifically, the LGTT is responsible to conduct the inventory of the LGU’s properties and thorough inventory of all immovable and movable properties owned by or under the name of the LGU.
It is also mandated by law to create a detailed report that includes descriptions, photographs, locations, and conditions of all assets.
"This shall serve as an official record for both outgoing and incoming officials,’’ the DILG noted.
The LGTT is also required to gather, secure and preserve the official LGU records and documents.
“All LGUs are strongly encouraged to develop, and adopt a digital archiving system to preserve and safeguard essential documents,’’ the DILG added.
With regards to the turnover accountabilities, the LGTT is tasked to facilitate the handover process and submission of completed forms.
In preparation and submission of the final transition report (FTR), the LGTT is responsible for outlining all activities undertaken, gaps and challenges and recommended actions for future transitions.