Butuan City Council

The Butuan City Council, more commonly known as the Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Butuan or SP Butuan, is the local legislative body of Butuan City in the Philippines. It is tasked with creating and enacting ordinances, resolutions, and policies essential for the city's effective governance.

The Butuan City Council consists of 13 members - One Vice Mayor, 10 Elected Councilors, One ABC-Liga Federation President, and One Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President.

The Sanggunian Hong Katawhan (16th SP Butuan)
The 16th Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Butuan, dubbed as the Sanggunian Hong Katawhan (translated as The City Council of the People), aims to establish a legislative body that encourages direct civic engagement and participatory governance, making it easy for Butuanons to voice their concerns, provide input on legislation, and engage directly with their elected representatives. currently composed of the following members:

Vice Mayor/Presiding Officer (1)

 * Atty. Lawrence Lemuel H. Fortun (1st Term) - Lawyer, Former Representative of the 1st District of Agusan del Norte, Former City Vice Mayor (2010-2013)

Elected City Councilors (10)

 * 1) Joseph Omar O. Andaya (3rd Term) - Businessman
 * 2) Cromwell P. Nortega (3rd Term) - Political Science Major, Former SK Federation President (1996)
 * 3) Reynante B. Desiata (1st Term) - Former City Administrator
 * 4) Atty. John Gil S. Unay, Sr. (3rd Term) - Lawyer
 * 5) Cherry May G. Busa (3rd Term) - Registered Nurse
 * 6) Atty. Ehrnest John C. Sanchez (3rd Term) - Lawyer
 * 7) Victor Vicente G. Plaza (1st Term) - Businessman
 * 8) Dr. Eduardo S. Gonzalez (1st Term) - Doctor of Medicine
 * 9) Arturo P. Gado (1st Term) - Former Barangay Chairperson
 * 10) Vacant - Vacated by Engr. Rosario

Ex-Officio Members (2)

 * 1) Gemma P. Tabada - Liga ng mga Barangay President
 * 2) Joseph Manuel Morcilla - Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation President

Former Members

 * 1) Engr. Vincent Rizal C. Rosario (3rd Term) - Unfinished Term (Elected as Barangay Chairperson)
 * 2) Cynth Zephanee N. Nietes - Former SK President, Expired Term