Lands acquired by Local Government Units under the Local Government Code not needed for public purposes are categorized as what type of surveys?

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The concept being tested is how lands owned by local governments but not needed for public use are documented and categorized through a specific type of survey. When a city or municipality acquires land under the Local Government Code and it isn’t required for a public purpose, these parcels are handled as Local Government Unit Land Surveys. This category exists to formally record the boundaries, area, and ownership status of LGU-held lands so they can be properly managed, titled, or disposed of later in accordance with local government authority. It’s distinct from surveys of friar lands or national-level survey programs, and it isn’t about instrument databases or regulatory bodies, which is why this option best fits the scenario.