The Lupong Tagapamayapa is composed of the punong barangay as the chairman and not less than ten (10) nor more than twenty (20) members selected every three (3) years from among the barangay residents or persons working in the barangay not otherwise disqualified by law.
From the members of the lupong tagapamayapa, a three-member Pangkat ng Tagapagkasundo shall be constituted to continue conciliation efforts when the punong barangay fails after 15 days to amicably settle the disputes submitted before the lupon.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Residing or working in the barangay
2. Suitability for the task of conciliation:
a. Integrity
b. Impartiality
c. Independence of mind
d. Sense of fairness
e. Reputation of probity
f. Other relevant qualifications
FUNCTIONS:
The lupon shall:
1. Exercise administrative supervision over conciliation panels (pangkat ng tapagkasundo).
2. Meet regularly once a month to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas among its members and the public on matters relevant to the amicable settlement of disputes and to enable various conciliation panel members to share with one another their observations and experiences in effecting speedy resolutions to disputes.
3. Hear and decide on the withdrawal of appointment of a member of the lupon.
4. Enforce by execution, through the punong barangay, the settlement or arbitration award
5. Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinances.
CONSTITUTION:
The punong barangay as lupon chairman shall:
1. Determine, with 15 days from the start of his term, the actual number of members (not less than 10 nor more than 20) that will constitute the lupon and take into consideration the barangay population and the volume of disputes previously brought for conciliation in his barangay.
2. Prepare a notice to constitute the lupon within the above mentioned period, which shall include the names of proposed members who are residing or working in the barangay, not otherwise expressly disqualified by law.
The list of names shall be at least five (5) more than the actual number previously determined. The notice shall contain an invitation to the barangay members (residents) to endorse or oppose the proposed appointment of any person included in the list, in which endorsement, opposition or recommendation shall be made within the period of posting.
3. Post said notice in three (3) conspicuous places within the barangay for a period or not less than three (3) weeks.
4. Appoint not less than 10 nor more than 20 suitable persons as lupon members from the list of names contained in the notice within 10 days from the last day of posting, after considering endorsements of or opposition to the proposed appointees and recommendations for the appointment of other persons not included in the list. He shall likewise appoint immediately a qualified person to any vacancy that may thereafter occur in the lupon for any cause.
5. Swear the appointees into office, sign their appointment papers, and have them attested to by the barangay secretary.
6. Post the list of appointed lupon members in three (3) conspicuous places in the barangay for the entire duration of their terms of office.
7. Withdraw the appointment of any lupon member for justifiable cause with concurrence of a majority of all members.