AN ASSESSMENT OF THE SKILLS ON THE PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES OF SELECTED SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN OFFICIALS IN LUCENA CITY

The primary purpose of this study was to assess the skills and level of awareness of Sangguniang Kabataan officials of Lucena City as well as the common problem they encounter during the conduct of sanggunian meeting. This descriptive quantitative research was accomplished by conducting an online survey administered using Google Form among the one hundred (100) SK officials. The study revealed that skills were highly evident among SK officials. Also, SK's potential and skills were being fully maximized, a great predictor for a smooth transaction during meeting. Importantly, SK officials have a high level of awareness with regards to the conduct of parliamentary procedure. However, common problems among the SK officials were identified in the study; some of the SK officials used inappropriate words towards its co-member; and the conduct of meeting even though they lack of proper decorum and there is an incomplete number of SK officials. Additionally, communication gap between SK chairmen to SK officers were also existent.