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Section 18Sec./Art. 18
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Review of Barangay Ordinances by the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
a. Within ten (10) days after enactment, the sangguniang barangay shall furnish copies of all barangay ordinances to the sangguniang panlungsod for review as to whether the ordinance is consistent with law and city ordinance.
b. If the sangguniang panlungsod fails to take action on the barangay ordinances within thirty (30) days from receipt thereof, the same shall be deemed approved.
c. If the sangguniang panlungsod finds the barangay ordinances inconsistent with law or city ordinances, the sangguniang panlungsod shall, within thirty (30) days from receipt thereof, return the same with its comments and recommendations to the sangguniang barangay concerning the adjustment, amendment or modification; in which case, effectivity of the barangay ordinance is suspended until such time as the revision called for is effected.
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