Section 14Sec./Art. 14

Local Government Units. - All applications with complete supporting documents filed with the LGU shall be resolved within fifteen (15) calendar days for barangays, fifteen (15) calendar days for cities or municipalities, and fifteen (15) calendar days for provinces: Provided, That this shall not preclude the EVOSS Steering Committee from imposing a shorter time frame for resolution of applications should it see the expediency and feasibility of doing so.

Failure of an LGU to act on applications duly filed with complete supporting documents within the given period of time shall be deemed approval of such application by the LGU.

The denial of applications shall only be on valid grounds and fully explained in writing. The said denial may be appealed to the LGU having supervision over the disapproving LGU or, in the case of highly urbanized and independent cities, to the DILG. In all cases, any conflict between and among LGUs shall be resolved in accordance with the remedies provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the "Local Government Code of 1991".