Chapter 2: Local Road Administration 30 3. Administrative Functions of LGUs over Local Roads The Local Government Code (RA 7160) empowers all LGUs to discharge functions and responsibilities that have been devolved to them, particularly the provision of basic services and facilities. Amongst the functions vested unto the LGUs is the development and management of local roads. Pursuant to Section 17 of the Local Government Code, LGUs are mandated to provide services in relation to local roads, which are summarized in Table 2.4. This table also details other provisions set by RA 7160 on the functions of LGUs toward local road management. The Local Government Code has provisions when a certain local government is unable to deliver local road management services. The national government or the next higher level of local government unit may provide or augment the basic services and facilities assigned to a lower level of local government unit when such services or facilities are not made available or, if made available, are inadequate to meet the requirements of its inhabitants. For instance if a component municipality or city of a province is unable to provide the development or maintenance of a municipal or city road, then the provincial government may provide these local roads or augment the provision of these services. Local Provisions of Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of Government 1991) Unit Local Road Section Actual Provisions Management Function Barangays Eiffcient and Section 17 … xxx.. Local government effective (b) (1) (v) units shall likewise exercise provision of such other powers and maintenance of discharge such other functions barangay roads and responsibilities as are necessary, appropriate, or incidental to eiffcient and effective provision of the basic services and facilities enumerated herein... xxx… xxx… Maintenance of Barangay roads and bridges… xxx…