THE challenges brought about by climate change encouraged the San Juan City Council to contribute in reducing carbon emissions by going “paperless.”
Instead of just reducing the amount of paper used in exercising its functions, the Sangguniang Panlungsod of San Juan City has initiated on eliminating the use of paper during meetings as they started using their tablets with apps to view and edit documents.
It was the idea of Vice Mayor Jose Warren P. Villa who acquired the concepts from a seminar last September.
“This may be a small step but it is a good start which will be followed by more programs and projects for the environment. We, at the San Juan City Council and the San Juan City Government, are committed to environmental protection and preservation,” Villa said.
Through the internet, members of the council can receive and store files in their respective devices to make them readily accessible during their sessions and committee hearings.
They can also edit, make notes and comments and even agree, object and approve ordinances and resolutions online.
Mayor Francis M. Zamora expressed gratitude to officials and city government personnel ”for leading the way and showing our city hall employees that this can be done.”
“Their brilliant mind and the love for the environment has brought its efficient public service to the next level,” Zamora added.