Section 498. Powers, Functions and Duties of the League of Municipalities - Local Government Code of 1991

(a) Assist the national government in the formulation and implementation of the policies, programs and projects affecting municipalities as a whole;

(b) Promote local autonomy at the municipal level;

(c) Adopt measures for the promotion of the welfare of all municipalities and its officials and employees;

(d) Encourage people's participation in local government administration in order to promote united and concerted action for the attainment of country-wide development goals;

(e) Supplement the efforts of the national government in creating opportunities for gainful employment within the municipalities;

(f) Give priority to programs designed for the total development of the municipalities in consonance with the policies, programs and projects of the national government;

(g) Serve as a forum for crystallizing and expressing ideas, seeking the necessary assistance of the national government, and providing the private sector avenues for cooperation in the promotion of the welfare of the municipalities; and

(h) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as the league may prescribe for the welfare of the municipalities.