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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

173

House Bill N

Introduced by Representative MARLESA “DOC MARLY” HOFER-HASIM

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Province of Zamboanga Sibugay was established in 2001 pursuant to Republic Act
No, 8973. Serving as the provincial capital, the Municipality of Ipil is strategically located at the
heart of the Zamboanga Peninsula. It is the site of the provincial capitol, and is composed of
twenty-eight (28) barangays with a total land area of 366.90 square kilometers

Notably, Zamboanga Sibugay does not have a city within its territorial jurisdiction. This
proposed measure, therefore, seeks to convert the Municipality of Ipil into a component city, to be
known as the “City of Ipil.” As of 2025, the municipality of Ipil is already qualified to be a Sth
class city based on its income in accordance with existing government standards

In Zamboanga Sibugay, the Municipality of Ipil has long been the hub of commerce,
administration, and services. Itis therefore high time for the formal recognition of its true potential
through the process of cityhood. By becoming a city, it will be able to more effectively address the
needs of its growing population and contribute to the province's development objectives by
enhancing its fiscal autonomy and institutional capacity.

As of the May 2020 census conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Ipil recorded
population of 89,401, making it the most populous municipality in the Province of Zamboanga
Sibugay and the second most populous in Region IX. Ipil has evolved in recent years into a crucial
component of the region's growth and a suitable site for future industrial developments. Its central
role in determining the province's socio-economic trajectory is evident in its consistent growth in
critical sectors such as healthcare, education, commerce, recreation, and housing. These
aforementioned developments have a positive impact on communities in neighboring
municipalities and provinces, in addition to local residents.

Ipil’s healthcare system is anchored by institutions such as the Doctor George Tacao Hofer
Medical Center, Ipil Doctor’s Hospital, Dr. Henry De Villa Memorial Hospital, and M. Simon
Hospital, ensuring access to quality medical services. The expansion of its recreational
infrastructure and tourism areas, as evidenced by Buluan Island and the establishment of facilities
such as swimming pool and private owned resorts, promote tourism and community well-being.

‘A vibrant base of local enterprises complements the local economy, which is supported by
agriculture and a growing commercial sector that includes significant establishments such as
Gaisano Grand Ipil and national food chains like Jollibee, Mcdonalds, Chowking and 7-Eleven.

Education continues to be a fundamental component of Ipi's growth. Medina College,
Universidad de Zamboanga, and Western Mindanao State University are among the institutions of

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higher learning located in Municipality of Ipil. Additionally, the Department of Education oversees
a number of senior high schools and elementary schools in the Municipality of Tpil

Furthermore, in accordance to our constitution, it is a declared policy of the State to
promote local autonomy and to support the decentralization of powers to local government units
(LGUs), enabling them to become self-reliant and effective partners in nation-building. In line with
this policy, the conversion of municipalities that have demonstrated the capacity for self-
s provides the institutional framework for better service delivery,

governance into component cit
economic development, and inclusive governance.

Section 1 of the Republic Act No. 11683 otherwise known as "An Act Amending Section
450 of Republic Act No. 7160, Otherwise Known as the Local Government Code of 1991, as
amended by the Republic Act 9009, which provides for the Requisites for the Conversion of A
Municipality into a Component City, and For Other Purposes' states that,

“A municipality or a cluster of barangays with a locally generated average
annual income, as certified by the Department of Finance, of at least Four Hundred
Million Pesos (P400,000,000.00) for the last two (2) consecutive years based on 2012
constant prices may also be converted into a component city ifit has either a population
‘of not less than one hundred thousand (100,000) inhabitants as certified by the PSA or
4 contiguous territory of at least one hundred (100) square kilometers, as certified by
the Land Management Bureau; Provided, That three (3) years after the effectivity of

Act and every three (3) years thereafter, the threshold amount of Four Hundred
Million Pesos (P400,000,000.00) shall be increased by five percent (5%).”

Anent thereto, based on the latest available data, Municipality of Ipil recorded an annual
income of P452.8 million in 2022, thereby satisfying the income requirement prescribed under
Republic Act No. 11983, otherwise known as the New Income Classification Law for Local
Government U

In light of the foregoing, the immediate passage and favorable consideration of this

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MARLESA “DOC MARLY” HOFER-HASIM
Representative, 2" District of Zamboanga Sibugay

measure is respectfully and earnestly sought.



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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

173

House Bill No. _*

Introduced by Representative MARLESA “DOC MARLY” HOFER-HASIM

AN ACT
CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF IPIL IN THE PROVINCE OF
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY INTO A COMPONENT CITY TO BE KNOWN AS
THE CITY OF IPIL

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress

assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the "Charter of the City
of Ipil.”

SECTION 2. The City of Ipil - The Municipality Ipil shall be converted into a
component city to be known as the City of Ipil, hereinafter referred to as "the City". which
shall comprise the present territory of the Municipality Ipil, Province of Zamboanga
Sibugay, located in Region IX

The territorial jurisdiction of the City shall be within the present metes and bounds

of Ipil, namely

1 Bacalan
2.Bangkerohan
3.Buluan
4,Caparan

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6.Don Andres
7.Doha Josefa
8.Guituan

9.Ipil Heights
10.Labe

11 .Logan
12.Tirso Babiera (Lower Ipil Heights)
13.Lower Taway
14.Lumbia

15. Maasin
16.Magdaup

17.Maki

18.Pangi
19.Poblacion

20.Sanito

21.Suclema

22.Taway

23.Tenan

24.Tiayon

25.Timalang

26.Tomitom

27.Upper Pangi
28.Veteran's Village (Ruiz)

Containing a land area of three hundred sixty-six point ninety (366.90) square
kilometers, as certified by the Land Management Bureau as of the effectivity of this Act.

‘The boundaries of the City shall be those established by existing laws,
administrative issuances, and official maps as may be certified by the National Mapping
and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) and the Land Registration Authority
(LRA).

The foregoing provision shall be without prejudice to the resolution, by the
appropriate agency or forum, of existing boundary disputes or cases involving questions of

territorial jurisdiction between the City of Ipil and the adjoining local government units

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(LGUs): Provided, That the territorial jurisdiction of the disputed area or areas shall remain
with the LGU exercising powers, prerogatives and authorities over such disputed area or
areas under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of

1991, as amended, until the final resolution of the case.

SECTION 3. Corporate Powers of the City. - The City constitutes a political body
corporate and, as such, is endowed with the attributes of perpetual succession and
possessed of the powers which pertain to a municipal corporation to be exercised in
conformity with the provision of this Charter. The City shall have the following corporate

powers:

(a) To have continuous succession in its corporate name;

(b) To sue and be sued;

(©) To have and use a corporate seal;

(d) To acquire, hold and convey real or personal property;

(e) To enter into any contact agreement; and

(f) To exercise such other powers, prerogatives, or authorities granted to
corporations, subject to the limitations provided under the Local Government Code of
1991, as amended, this Act or other laws.

‘The City shall have a common seal and it may continue using, modify, or change

their existing corporate seals: Provided, That any change of corporate seal shall be

registered with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

SECTION 4. General Powers, - The City shall exercise the power to levy taxes,
fees and charges; to close and open roads, streets, alleys, parks or squares; to take, purchase,
receive, hold, lease, convey and dispose of real and personal property for the general
interests of the City; to expropriate or condemn private property for public use; to contract
and be contracted with, to sue and be sued; to prosecute and defend to final judgment and
execution suits wherein the City is involved or interested in; and to exercise all the powers
under Sections 18, 19, 20, and 21 of the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended,

Subject to the limitations provided therein.

SECTION 5. General Welfare Clause. -The City shall exercise the powers

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appropriate, or incidental for its efficient and effective governance, and those which are

essential to the promotion of the general welfare,

Within its territorial jurisdiction, the City shall ensure and support, among other
things, the preservation and enrichment of its culture, promote health and safety, enhance
the right of the people to a balanced ecology, encourage and support the development of
appropriate and self-reliant scientific and technological capabilities, improve public
morals, enhance economic prosperity and social justice, promote full employment among
its residents, maintain peace and order, and preserve the comfort and convenience of its
inhabitants.

SECTION 6. Liability for Damages. - The City and its officials shall not be

exempt from liability for death or injury to persons and damage property.

SECTION 7. Jurisdiction of the City. - The jurisdiction of the City. for police
purposes, shall be coextensive with its territorial jurisdiction and for the purpose of
protecting and ensuring the purity of the water supply of the City, such police jurisdiction
shall also extend over all the territory within the drainage area of such water supply, or
within one hundred meters (160 m.) of any reservoir, conduit, canal, aqueduct or pumping

station used in connection with the city water service.

The Municipal Trial Court in Cities of the City of Ipil and the municipal trial courts
of the adjoining cities and municipalities shall have concurrent jurisdiction to try felonies
and offenses committed within the said drainage area or areas within said spaces of one
hundred meters (100 m.) of any reservoir, conduit, canal, aqueduct or pumping station used

in connection with the City water service delivery.

The court first taking jurisdiction of such felonies and offenses shall have
jurisdiction to try cases to the exclusion of others. The police force of the municipalities
and cities concemed shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the police forces of the City
for maintenance of good order and the enforcement of ordinances throughout said zone,
area or space. Any license that may be issued within said zone, area, or space shall be
granted by the proper authorities of the city or municipality concerned, and the fees arising

therefrom shall accrue to the treasury of the said city or municipality concerned.

ARTICLE I
OFFICIALS IN GENERAL

SECTION 8. The Officials of the City of Ipil.


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(a) There shall be in the City of pil, a City Mayor, a City Vice-Mayor, Sangguniang
Panlungsod members, a Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod, a City Treasurer and an
Assistant City Treasurer, a City Assessor and an Assistant City Assessor, a City
Accountant, a City Budget Officer, a City Planning and Development Officer, a City
Engineer and Assistant City Engineer, a City Building Official, a City Health Officer and

an Assistant City Civil Registrar, a City Administrator, a City Legal Officer, a City Social
Worker and Development Officer, a City Veterinarian, a City General Services Officer and

a City Register of Deeds.

(b) In addition, thereto, the City Mayor may appoint a City Environment and
Natural Resources Officer, a City Architect, a City Information Officer, a City
Cooperatives Officer, a City Population Officer, a City Public Order and Safety Officer, a
City Agriculturist, a City Human Resource Management Officer, and a City Tourism
Officer.

(c) The Sangguniang Panlungsod may:

(1) Maintain existing offices not mentioned in subsections (a) and (b)

hereof;

(2) Create such other offices as may be necessary to carry out the purposes
of the City Government; or

(3) Consolidate the functions of any office with those of another in the

interest of efficiency and economy.

(d) Unless otherwise provided herein, heads of departments and offices shall be
appointed by the City Mayor with the concurrence of the majority of all the Sangguniang
Panlungsod members, subject to civil service law, rules and regulations. The Sangguniang
Panlungsod shall act on the appointment within fifteen (15) days from the day of its

submission, otherwise the same shall be deemed confirmed.

(e) Elective and appointive city officials shall be entitled to compensation,
allowances and other emoluments as may be determined by law or ordinance, subject to
the budgetary limitations for personal services prescribed under Title Five, Book II of the
Local Government Code of 1991, as amended: Provided, That no increase in the
compensation of the City Mayor, City Vice-Mayor and the Sangguniang Panlungsod
member shall take effect until after the expiration of the full term of the local officials

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ARTICLE I
THE CITY MAYOR AND CITY VICE-MAYOR

SECTION. 9. The City Mayor.

(a) The City Mayor shail be the Chief Executive of the City and shall be elected at
large by the qualified voters of the City.

The City Mayor shall, at the time of the election, be at least twenty-one (21) years
of age, a resident of the City of Ipil for at least one (1) year immediately preceding the day
of the election, a qualified registered voter therein, and be able to read and write Filipino

or any local language or dialect.

The City Mayor, who shall hold office for three (3) years unless sooner removed,
and shall not serve for more than three (3) consecutive terms in the same position, shall
receive a minimum monthly compensation corresponding to Salary Grade (SG) 30 as
prescribed under Republic Act No. 6758, as amended, otherwise known as the
Compensation and Position Classification Act of 1989, and the implementing guidelines
issued pursuant thereto and such other compensation, emoluments and allowances as may
be determined by law,

(1) The City Mayor, as the Chief Executive of the City Government, shall exercise
such powers and perform such duties and functions as provided under the Local

Government Code of 1991, as amended, this Act and other laws.

(a) For efficient, effective, and economical governance the purpose of which is the

general welfare of the City and its inhabitants, the City Mayor shall:

(b) Exercise general supervision and control over all programs, projects, services,

and activities of the City Government and, in this connection, shall:

(i) Determine the guidelines of city policies and be responsible to the
Sangguniang Panlungsod for the program of government;

(ii) Direct the formulation of the City Development Plan with the assistance
of the City Development Council and upon approval thereof by the Sangguniang

Panlungsod, implement the same;

(iii) Present the program of government and propose policies and projects
for the consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod at the opening of the regular
session of the Sangguniang Panlungsod every calendar year and, as often as may
be deemed necessary, as the general welfare of the inhabitants and the needs of the
City Government may require;

(iv) Initiate and propose legislative measures to the Sangguniang

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and data needed or requested by said Sanggunian in the performance of its

legislative functions;

(v) Appoint all officials and employees whose salaries and wages are wholly
or mainly paid out of city funds and whose appointments are not otherwise provided
under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and this Act, and those

whose appointment the City Mayor may be authorized by law to appoint;

(vi) Represent the City in all its business transactions and sign in its behalf
all bonds, contracts, obligations, and such other documents upon the authority of

the Sangguniang Pnalungsod or pursuant to law or ordinance;

(vii) Carry out such emergency measures as may be necessary during and

in the aftermath of man-made and __ natural disasters and calamities;

(vii) Determine the time, manner and place of payment of salaries or wages

of the officials and employces of the City, in accordance with law or ordinance;

(ix) Allocate and assign office space to the City and other officials and
employees who, by law or ordinance, are entitled to such space in the city hall and

other buildings owned or leased by the City Government;

(x) Ensure that all executive officials and employees of the City faithfully
discharge their duties and functions as provided for by law and the Local
Government Code of 1991, as amended, and cause to be instituted administrative
or judicial proceedings against any official or employee of the City, who may have

committed an offense in the performance of official duties;

(xi) Examine the books, records and other documents of all offices,
officials, agents or employees of the City, and in aid of the executive powers and
authority of the City Mayor, require ali national officials and employees stationed
in or assigned to the City to make available such books, records and other

documents in their custody except those classified by law as confidential;

(xii) Furnish copies of executive orders issued by the City mayor to the
Office of the Provincial Governor within seventy-two (72) hours after their

issuance;

(xiii) Visit component barangays of the City, at least once every six (6)
months, to deepen his understanding of problems and conditions, to listen and to
give appropriate counsel to local officials and inhabitants, to inform

component barangay officials and inhabitants of general laws and
ordinances which especially concem them, and other wise, conduct visits and
inspections to ensure that the governance of the City will improve the quality of life

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(xiv) Act on leave applications of appointed officials and employees and the

commutation of the monetary value of their leave credits in accordance with law;

(xv) Authorize official trips of city officials and employees outside of the
City for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days: Provided, That trips abroad for
longer period may be authorized in accordance with the Local Government Code
of 1991, as amended;

(xvi) Call upon any national official or employce stationed in or assigned to
the City for advice on matters affecting the City and make recommendations

thereon;

(xvii) Coordinate with said officials or employees in the formulation and
the implementation of plans, programs and projects; and when appropriate, initiate
an administrative or judicial action against a National Government official or
‘employee, who may have committed an offense in the performance of the official

duties while stationed in or assigned to the City;

(xviii) Authorize payment for medical case, necessary transportation,
subsistence, hospital or medical fees of city officials and employees who are injured
while in the performance of their official duties and functions, subject to availability
of funds;

(xix) Solemnize marriages, any provision of law to the contrary

notwithstanding;

(x) Conduct an annual Palarong Panlungsod which shall feature traditional
sports and disciplines included in national and international games, in coordination

with the Department of Education (DepEd); and

(xxi) Submit to the provincial governor of the following reports an annual
report containing a summary ofall matters pertinent to the management,
administration and development of the City and all information and data relative to
its political, social and economic conditions; supplemental reports when
unexpected events and situations arise at any time during the year, particularly
when man-made or natural disasters or calamities affect the general welfare of

the City.

(2) Enforce all laws and ordinances relative to the governance of the City and in

the exercise of its appropriate corporate powers provided under Section 22 of the Local
Government Code of 1991, as amended, implement all approved policies, programs,

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(i) Ensure that the acts of the City’s component barangays and of its officials
and employees are in accordance —_with the scope of their prescribed powers,

duties and functions;

(ii) Call for the conduct of conventions, conferences, seminars or meetings
of elective or appointive officials of the City, including provincial and national
officials and employees stationed in or assigned to the City, at such time and place
and on such subjects as may be deemed important for the promotion of the general
welfare of the LGU and its inhabitants;

(3) Initiate and maximize the generation of resources and revenues and apply the
same to the implementation of development plans, program objectives and priorities,
particularly the resources and revenues programmed for agro-industrial development and

countryside growth and progress, and relative thereto, shall:

(i) Require head of an office or department to prepare and submit an
estimate of appropriations for the ensuing calendar year, in accordance with the budget

preparation process enshrined in the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended;

(ii) Prepare and submit to the Sangguniang Pantungsod for approval the
executive and supplemental budgets of the City for the ensuing calendar year in the
manner provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended;

(iii) Ensure that all taxes and other revenues of the City are collected and
that city funds are applied to the payment of expenses and settlement of obligations

of the City, in accordance with law or ordinance;

iv) Issue licenses and permits and suspend or revoke the same for any
violation of the conditions stipulated by law or ordinance and upon which said

licenses or permits had been issued;

(v) Issued permits, without need of approval therefor from any national
agency, for the holding of activities for any charitable or welfare purpose, excluding
prohibited games of chance or shows contrary to law, public policy, and

public morals;

(vi) Require owners of illegally constructed houses, buildings or other
structures to obtain the necessary permits, subject to such fines and penalties as
may be imposed by law or ordinance, or to make necessary changes in the
construction of the same when said construction violates any law or ordinance, or
to order the demolition or removal of said house, building or structure within the

period prescribed by law or ordinance;

(vii) Adopt adequate measures to safeguard and conserve land, mineral,

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(viii) Provide efficient and effective property and supply management for
the City Government, and protect the funds, credits, rights and other properties of
the City; and

(ix) Institute or cause to be instituted administrative or judicial proceedings

for violation of ordinances in the collection of taxes, fees or charges, and for
the recovery of funds and property; and cause the City to be defended
against all suits to ensure that its interests, resources, and rights are adequately

protected.

(4) Ensure the delivery of basic services and the provision of adequate facilities

and, in addition thereto:

(i) Ensure that the construction and repair of roads and highways funded by

the National Government shall be, as far as practicable, carried out in a spatially

contiguous manner and in coordination with the construction and repair of the roads

and bridges of the City and the province;
(ii) Coordinate the implementation of technical services including public
works and infrastructure programs, rendered by national offices and provincial
office.
(5) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those that are
prescribed by law or ordinance.

(d) The City Mayor shal! hold office in the City Hall of the City of Ipil.

SECTION. 10. The City Vice-Mayor.

(a) There shall be a City Vice-Mayor who shall be elected in the same manner as the City
Mayor and shall at the time of the election possess the same qualifications as the City
Mayor. The City Vice-Mayor shall hold office for three (3) years, unless sooner removed,
and who shall not serve for more than three (3) consecutive terms in the same position,
shall receive a monthly compensation corresponding to SG 26 as prescribed under the
‘Compensation and Position Classification Act of 1989, as amended, and the implementing
guidelines issued pursuant thereto, and such other compensation, emoluments and

allowances as may be determined by law.
(b) The City Vice-Mayor shall exercise the following duties:

(1) Act as presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and sign all warrants
drawn on the City Treasury for all expenditures appropriated for the operation of
the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

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(2) Subject to civil service law, rules and regulations, appoint all officials and
employees including the secretary of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, except those manner of
appointment is specifically provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as
amended;

(3) Assume the office of the City Mayor for the unexpired term of the latter in the
event of permanent vacancy as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as
amended;

(4) Exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the City Mayor in
cases of temporary vacancy as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as
amended; and

(5) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those that are

prescribed by law or ordinance.

ARTICLE IV
THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD.

SECTION 11. Composition and Compensation,

(a) The Sangguniang Panlungsod, the legislative body of the City, shall be composed of
the City Vice-Mayor as the presiding officer, ten (10) regular Sanggunian Members, the
President of the City Chapter of the Liga ng mga Barangay, the President of the Panlungsod
na Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan and the three (3) sectoral representatives
from the following sectors, as members: one (1) from the woman sector; and, as shall be
determined by the Sangguniang Pantungsod within ninety (90) days prior to the holding of
the local elections, one (1) from the agricultural or industrial workers sector; and one (1)
from the other sectors, including the urban poor, indigenous cultural communities, or

persons with disabilities (PWDs).

(b) The regular members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and the sectoral representatives

shall be elected in the manner as may be provided for by law.

(c) The members of the Sangguniang PanIngsod shall receive @ minimum monthly
‘compensation corresponding to SG 25 as prescribed under the Compensation and Position
Classification Act of 1989, as amended, and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant

thereto.

SECTION 12. Powers, Duties, and Functions.

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(a)The Sangguninang Panlungsod, as the legislative body of the City, shall enact

ordinances, approve resolutions and appropriate funds for the general welfare of the City
and its inhabitants pursuant to Section 16 of the Local Government Code of 1991, as
amended, and in the proper exercise of the corporate powers of the City as provided under
Section 22 of the Local Government Code of 1991 , as amended, and in the proper exercise
of the corporate powers of the City as provided under Section 22 of the Local Government
Code of 1991, as amended, and shall:

(1) Approve ordinances and pass resolutions necessary for an efficient and effective

City Government and relative hereto shall:

(i) Review all ordinances approved by the Sangguniang Barangay and
executive orders issued by the Punong Barangay to determine whether these are
within the scope of the prescribed powers of the Sangguniang Barangay and of the
Punong Barangay;

(ii) Maintain peace and order by enacting ordinances to prevent and
suppress lawlessness, disorder, riot, violence, rebellion or sedition and impose

penalties for the violation of said ordinances;

(iii) Approve ordinances imposing fine not exceeding Five thousand pesos
(P5,000) or an imprisonment for a period not exceeding one (1) year, or both at the

discretion of the court, for violation of a city ordinance;

(iv) Adopt measures to protect the inhabitants of the City from the harmful
effects of man-made or natural disasters and calamities, and to provide relief
services and assistance for victims during and in the aftermath of said disasters or

calamities and in their return to productive livelihood following said events,

(v) Enact ordinances intended to prevent, suppress and impose appropriate
penalties for habitual drunkenness in public places, mendicancy, prostitution,
establishment and maintenance of houses of ill-repute, gambling and other
prohibited games of chance, fraudulent devices and ways to obtain money or
property, drug addiction, maintenance of drug dens, drug pushing, juvenile
delinquency, the printing, distribution or exhibition of obscene or pornographic

inimical to the welfare and

materials or publications, and such other activi
morals of the inhabitants of the City

(vi) Protect the environment and impose appropriate penalties for acts
which endanger the environment, such as dynamite fishing and other forms of
destructive fishing, illegal logging, smuggling of logs, smuggling of natural

resources products and of endangered species of flora and fauna, slash-and-burn

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farming and such other activities which result in pollution or in the acceleration of
siltation of rivers and lakes, or in ecological imbalance;

(vii) Subject to the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991, as
amended, and the pertinent laws, determine the powers and duties of officials and
employees of the City;

(viii) Consistent with the Compensation and Position Classification Act of

1989, as amended, determine the positions and the salaries, wages, allowances and

other emoluments and benefits of officials and employees paid wholly or mainly
from city funds and provide for expenditures necessary for the proper conduct of

programs, projects, services, and activities of the City Government;

(ix) Authorize the payment of compensation to a qualified person, not in the
government service, who fills up a temporary vacancy, or grant an honorarium to
any qualified official or employee designated to fill a temporary vacancy in a

concurrent capacity, at the rate authorized by law;

(x) Provide a mechanism and the appropriate funds therefor to ensure the
safety and protection of all City Government property, public documents, or records
such as those relating to property inventory, land ownership, record of births,
marriages, deaths, assessments, taxation, accounts, business permits and such other
records and documents of public interest in the offices and department of the

government;

(xi) When the finance of the City Government allow, provide for additional
allowances and other benefits to judges, prosecutors, public elementary and high
school teachers, and other National Government officials stationed in or assigned

to the City;

(xii) Provide legal assistance to barangay officials who, in the performance
of their official duties or on the occasion thereof, have to invite judicial proceedings

or defend themselves against legal actions; and

(xiii) Provide for group insurance or additional insurance coverage for all
barangay officials, including members of barangay tanod brigades and other service
units, by public or private insurance companies, when the finances of the City

Government allow and coverage.

(2) Generate and maximize the use of resources and revenues for the development

plans, program objectives and priorities of the City, as provided under the Local
Government Code of 1991, as amended, with particular attention to agro-industrial

development and city-wide growth and progress, and relative thereto, shall:

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farming and such other activities which result in pollution or in the acceleration of
siltation of rivers and lakes, or in ecological imbalance;

(vii) Subject to the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991, as
amended, and the pertinent laws, determine the powers and duties of officials and
employees of the City;

(viii) Con

1989, as amended, determine the positions and the salaries, wages, allowances and

int with the Compensation and Position Classification Act of

other emoluments and benefits of officials and employees paid wholly or mainly
from city funds and provide for expenditures necessary for the proper conduct of

programs, projects, services, and activities of the City Government;

(ix) Authorize the payment of compensation to a qualified person, not in the
government service, who fills up a temporary vacancy, or grant an honorarium to
any qualified official or employee designated to fill a temporary vacancy in a

concurrent capacity, at the rate authorized by law;

(x) Provide a mechanism and the appropriate funds therefor to ensure the
safety and protection of all City Government property, public documents, or records
such as those relating to property inventory, land ownership, record of births,
marriages, deaths, assessments, taxation, accounts, business permits and such other
records and documents of public interest in the offices and department of the

government;

(xi) When the finance of the City Government allow, provide for additional
allowances and other benefits to judges, prosecutors, public elementary and high
school teachers, and other National Government officials stationed in or assigned
to the City;

(xii) Provide legal assistance to barangay officials who, in the performance
of their official duties or on the occasion thereof, have to invite judicial proceedings
or defend themselves against legal actions; and

(xiii) Provide for group insurance or additional insurance coverage for all
barangay officials, including members of barangay tanod brigades and other service
units, by public or private insurance companies, when the finances of the City

Government allow and coverage.

(2) Generate and maximize the use of resources and revenues for the development

plans, program objectives and priorities of the City, as provided under the Local
Government Code of 1991, as amended, with particular attention to agro-industrial

development and city-wide growth and progress, and relative thereto, shall:

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(i) Approve the annual and supplemental budgets of the City Government and
appropriate funds for specific programs, projects, services and activities of the City,
or for other purposes not contrary to law in order to promote the general welfare of

the City and its inhabitants;
(ii) Subject to the provisions of Book I of the Local Government Code of 1991, as
amended, and applicable laws, and upon the majority vote of all the members of

the Sangguniang Panlungsod, enact ordinance levying taxes, fees and charges,

prescribing the rates thereof for general and specific purposes and granting tax

‘exemptions, incentives or reliefs:

(iii) Subject to the provisions of Book II of the Local Government Code of 1991,
as amended, and upon the majority vote of all the members of the Sangguniang
Panlungsod, authorize the City Mayor to negotiate and contract loans and other

forms of indebtedness;

(iv) Subject to the provisions of Book If of the Local Government Code of 1991,
as amended, and applicable laws, and upon the majority vote of all the
members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, enact ordinances authorizing the floating
of bonds or other _instruments of indebtedness, for the purpose of raising funds
to finance development projects;

(v) Appropriate funds for the construction and maintenance or the rental of
buildings for the use of the City; and, upon the majority vote of all the members
of the Sangguniang Panlungsod authorize by the City Mayor to lease to private
parties such public buildings held in proprietary capacity, subject to existing
laws, rules and regulations;

(vi) Prescribe reasonable limits and restraints on the use of property within the

jurisdiction of the City;

(vii) Adopt a comprehensive land use plan for the City: Provided, That the

formulation, adoption or modification of said plan shall be in coordination with the

approved provincial comprehensive; and use plan;

(viii) Reclassify lands within the jurisdiction of the City subject to the pertinent

provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended;

(ix) Enact integrated zoning ordinance in consonance with the approved
comprehensive land use plan, subject to existing laws, rules and regulations;
establish fire limits or zones, particularly in populous centers, and regulate the
construction, repair or modification of buildings within said fire limits or zones in

accordance with the provisions of the Fire Code of the Philippines;

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(x) Subject to national law, process and approve subdivision plans for residential,

commercial or industrial purposes and other development purposes, and to collect

processing fees and other charges, the proceeds of which shall accrue entirely of
the City: Provided, however, That where approval of a national agency or office is
required, said approval shall not be withheld for more than thirty (30) days from receipt
ofthe application. Failure to act on the application within the period stated above shall be
deemed as approval thereof;

(xi) With the concurrence of at least two-thirds (2/3) of all the members of the

Sangguniang Panlungsod, grant tax exemptions, incentives or reliefs to entities
engaged in community growth-inducing industries, subject to the provisions of the Local

Government Code of 1991, as amended;

(xii) Grant loans or provide grants to other LGU or to national, provincial and city

charitable, benevolent or educational institutions: Provided, That said institutions

are operated and maintained within the City;

(xiii) Implement a numbering system for residential, commercial and other
buildings in the City; and

(xiv) Regulate the inspection, weighing, and measuring of articles of commerce.
(3) Subject to the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, enact
ordinances that grant franchises and authorize the issuance of permits or licenses, upon
conditions and for purpose that promote the general welfare of the inhabitants of the City,
and pursuant to this legislative authority, perform the following duties and functions:

(i) Fix and impose reasonable fees and charges for all services rendered by the
City Government to private persons or entities;

(ii) Regulate or fix license fees for any business or practice of profession within the
City and the conditions under which the license for said business or practice of profession
may be revoked and enact ordinances levying taxes thereon;

(iii) Provide for and sct the terms and conditions under which public utilities owned
by __ the City shall be operated by the City Government, and prescribe the conditions
under which the same may be leased to private persons or entities, preferably
cooperatives;

(iv) Regulate the display of and fix the license fees for signs, signboards or
billboards at the place or places where the profession or business advertised thereby is,
in whole or in part, conducted;

(v) Any aw to the contrary notwithstanding, authorize and license the

establishment, operation and maintenance of cockpits, and regulate cockfighting and

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commercial breeding of gamecocks: Provided, That existing rights should not be
prejudiced;

(vi) Subject to the guidelines prescribed by the Department of Transportation
(DOTS), regulate the operation of tricycles and grant franchises for the operation thereof

within the territorial jurisdiction of the City; and

(vii) Upon approval by a majority vote of all the members of the Sangguniang

Panlungsod, grant a franchise to any person, partnership, corporation or
cooperative to do business within the City; establish, construct, operate and maintain
markets or slaughterhouses; or undertake such other activities within the City as may
be allowed by existing laws: Provided, That cooperatives shall be given preference in the

grant of such a franchise.

(4) Regulate activities relative to the use of land, buildings and structure within the City in

order to promote the general welfare and for said purpose shall:
(i) Declare, prevent or abate any nuisance;

(ii) Within the concurrence of the majority of the members of the Sangguniang
Panlungsod expressed during a meeting, deny the entry of legalized gambling by
ordinance into any part of the City;

(ii) Require that buildings and the premises thereof and any land within the City
be kept and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition; impose penalties for any violation
thereof; or upon failure to comply with said requirement, have the work done at the expense
of the owner, administrator or tenant concerned; or require the filling of any land or premise
toa grade necessary for proper sanitation;

(iv) Regulate the disposal of clinical and other wastes from hospitals, clinics and
other similar establishments;

(v) Regulate the establishment, operation and maintenance of cafes, restaurants,
beer houses, hotels, motels, inns, pension houses, lodging houses and other similar

establishments, including tourist guides and transportation;

(vi) Regulate the sale, giving away, or dispensing of any intoxicating malt, wine,
or mixed or fermented liquors at any retail outlets;

(vii) Regulate the establishment and provide for the inspection of steam boilers or

any heating device in buildings and storage of inflammable and highly combustible
materials within the City;

(viii) Regulate the establishment, operation, and maintenance of any entertainment
or amusement facilities, including theaters, circuses, billiard halls, public dancing schools,

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amusement; regulate such other events or activities for amusement or entertainment,
particularly those which tend to disturb the community or annoy the inhabitants, or

require the suspension or suppression of the same; or prohibit certain forms of
amusement or entertainment in order to protect the social and moral welfare of the
‘community;

(ix) Regulate the establishment, operation, and maintenance of funeral parlors and
the burial or cremation of the dead, subject to existing laws, rules and regulations; and

(x) Enforce impounding activities to contain stray animals; designate a pounding
area; regulate the keeping of animals in homes or as a part of business, and the slaughter,
sale or disposition of the same; and adopt measures to prevent and penalize animal cruelty.
(5) Approve ordinances which shall ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the basic
services and facilities as provided under Section 17 of the Local Government Code of 1991,
as amended, and in addition to said services and facilities, shall:

(i) Provide for the establishment, maintenance, protection and conservation of
communal forests and watersheds, tree parks, green belt lands, mangroves, and other
similar forest development projects;

(ii) Establish markets, slaughterhouses or animal corrals and authorize the
operation _ thereof by the City Government; and regulate the construction and operation

of private markets, talipapa or other similar buildings and structures;

(iii) Regulate the preparation and sale of meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, fruits,

fresh dairy products, and other foodstuff’ for public consumpti

(iv) Regulate the use of streets, avenues, alleys, sidewalks, bridges, parks and
other public places and approve the construction, improvement, repair and maintenance
of the same; establish bus and vehicle stops and terminals or regulate the use of the same
by __ privately-owned vehicles which serve the public; regulate garages and operation of

conveyances for hire; designate stands to be occupied by public vehicles when not
in-use; regulate the putting up of signs, signposts, awnings and awning posts on the streets;
and provide for the lighting, cleaning and sprinkling of streets and public places;

(v) Regulate traffic on all streets and bridges; prohibit encroachments or obstacles
thereon and, when necessary in the interest of public welfare, authorize the removal

of encroachments and illegal constructions in public places;

(vi) Subject to existing law, establish and provide for the maintenance, repair, and
operation of an efficient waterworks system to supply water for the City's
inhabitants and to purify the source of water supply; regulate the construction,
maintenance, repair and use of hydrants, pumps, cisterns and reservoirs; protect the purity

and quantity of the water supply of the City and, for this purpose, extend the coverage of

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appropriate ordinances over all territories within the drainage area of said water supply

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one hundred (100) meters of the reservoir, canal, conduit, aqueduct,
pumping station or _ watershed used in connection with the water service; and regulate

the consumption, use or wastage of water and fix and collect charges therefor;

(vii) Regulate the drilling and excavation of the ground for the laying of water, gas,
sewer, and other pipes, telecommunication cable wires and the construction, repair
and maintenance of public drains, sewers, cesspools, tunnels and similar structures;
regulate the placing of poles and the use of cross walks, curbs and gutters; adopt
measures to ensure public safety against open canals, manholes, live wires and
other similar hazards to life and property; and regulate the construction and use of

private water closets, privies and other similar structures in buildings and homes;

(viii) Regulate the placing, stringing, attaching, installing, repair, and construction
of all gas mains, electric telegraph and telephone wires, conduits, meters and other
apparatus; and provide for the correction, condemnation or removal of the same when

found to be dangerous, defective, or otherwise hazardous to the welfare of the inhabitants;

(ix) Subject to the availability of funds and to existing laws, rules and regulations,

establish and provide for the operation of vocational and technical schools and
similar post-secondary institutions and, with the approval of the DepEd and Technical
Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), as the case may be, fix and
collect reasonable tuition fees and other school charges in educational institutions
supported by the City Government;

(x) Establish a scholarship fund for poor but deserving students in schools located
within its jurisdiction or for students residing within the City;

(xi) Approve measures and adopt quarantine regulations to prevent the introduction
and spread of diseases;

(xii) Provide for an efficient and effective system of solid waste and garbage
collection and disposal; prohibit littering and the placing or throwing of garbage, refuse,
and other wastes;

(xiii) Provide for the care of PWDs, paupers, the elderly, the sick, persons of
unsound mind, abandoned minors, juvenile delinquents, drug dependents, abused children
and the youth below cighteen (18) years of age; and subject to availability of funds,
establish and provide for the operation of centers and facilities for the said needy and
disadvantaged persons;

(xiv) Establish and provide for the maintenance and improvement of jails and
detention centers, institute a sound jail management program, and appropriate funds for

the subsistence of detained and convieted prisoners in the City;

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(xv) Establish a council which shall promote culture and the arts, coordinate with
government agencies and nongovernmental organizations and, subject to the

availability of funds, appropriate funds for the support and development of the same; and

(xvi) Establish a council for the elderly which shall formulate policies and adopt
measures mutually beneficial to the elderly and to the community; provide
incentives for nongovernmental agencies and entities and, subject to the availability of

funds, appropriate funds to support programs and projects for the benefit of the elderly.

(6) Perform other duties and functions, and exercise other powers as provided under the
Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those that are prescribed by law or

ordinance.

ARTICLE V
PROCESS OF LEGISLATION

SECTION 13. Internal Rules of Procedure.

(a) On the first regular session following the election of its members and within ninety (90)
days thereafter, the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall adopt or update its existing rules of

procedure.
(b) The rules of procedure shall provide for the following:

(1) The organization of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and the election of its officers
as well as the creation of standing committees which shall include the committees on
Appropriations, Revenues, Engineering and Public Works, Education and Health, Women
and Family, Human Rights, Youth and Sports Development, Environmental Protection,
Peace and Order and Traffic, and Cooperatives; the general jurisdiction of each
committees; and the election of the chairperson and members of each committee;

(2) The order and calendar of business for each session;

(3) The legislative process;

(4) The parliamentary procedures which include the conduct of members during
sessions;

(5) The discipline of members for disorderly behavior and absences without
justifiable cause for four (4) consecutive sessions for which they may be censured,
reprimanded, or excluded from the session, suspended for not more than sixty (60) days or
expelled: Provided, That the penalty of suspension or expulsion shall require the
concurrence of at least two-thirds (2/3) vote of all the Sangguniang Panlungsod

members: Provided, further, That a member convicted by final judgment to imprisonment

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of at least one (1) year for any crime involving moral turpitude sball be automatically
expelled from the Sangguniang Panlungsod; and

(6) Such other rules as the Sangguniang Panlungsod may adopt.

SECTION 14. Full Disclosure of Financial and Business Interests of
Sangguniang Panlungsod Members.

(a) Every Sangguniang Pantungsod member shall, upon assumption to office, make
a fall disclosure of their respective businesses and financial interests. The disclosure shall
also include any business, financial, professional relationship or any relation by affinity or
consanguinity within the fourth civil degree, which a Sangguniang member may have with
any person, firm or entity affected by any ordinance or resolution under consideration by
the Sangguniang Panlungsod and which relationship may result in conflict of interest. Such

relationship shall include:

(1) Ownership of stock or capital, or investment in the entity or firm to which the

ordinance or resolution may apply; and

(2) Contracts or agreements with any person or entity which the ordinance or

resolution _ under consideration may affect.

In the absence of a specific constitutional or statutory provision applicable to the
situation, “conflict of interest" refers to a situation where it may be reasonably
deduced that a member of the Sangguniang Panlungsod may not act in the public
interest due to some private, pecuniary or other personal considerations that may

tend to affect the exercise of judgment to the prejudice of the service or the public.

(b) The disclosure required under this Act shall be made in writing and submitted to the
Secretary of the Sangguniang Panlungsod or the Secretary of the concerned committee.
The disclosure shall, in all cases, form part of the record of the proceedings and shall be

made in the following manner:

(1) Disclosure shall be made before the member participates in the deliberations
on the ordinance or resolution under consideration: Provided, That if the member did not
participate during the deliberations, the disclosure shall be made before voting on

the ordinance or resolution on second and third readings; and

(2) Disclosure shall be made when a member takes a position or makes a privilege speech
on a matter that may affect the business interest, financial connection or professional

relationship described herein.

SECTION 15. Sessions.

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(a) On the first day of the session immediately following the election of its
members, the Sanggunigang Panlungsod shall, by resolution, fix the day, time and place of
its sessions. The minimum number of regular sessions shall be once a week for the

‘Sangguniang Panlungsod and twice a month for the Sangguniang Barangay.

(b) When the public interest so demands, special sessions may be called by the City

Mayor or by a majority of the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

(c) All Sangguniang Panlungsod sessions shall be open to the public unless a
closed-door session is ordered by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members present,
there being a quorum, in the public interest or for reasons of security, decency or morality.
No two (2) persons, regular or special, may be held in a single day.

(d) In the case of special sessions of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, a written notice
to the members shall be served personally at the members’ usual place of residence at least

‘twenty-four (24) hours before the special session is held.

Unless otherwise concurred in by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Sangguniang
Pantungsod members present, there being a quorum, no other matters may be considered

at a special session except those stated in the notice.

(c) The Sangguniang Panlungsod shall keep a journal and record of its proceedings
which may be published upon resolution of the majority of its members.

SECTION 16. Quorum.

(a) A majority of all the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, who have been
elected and qualified, shall constitute a quorum to transact official business. Should a
question of quorum be raised during a session, the presiding officer shall immediately

proceed to call the roll of the members and thereafter announce the results.

(b) Where there is no quorum, the presiding officer may declare a recess until such
time as a quorum is constituted, or a majority of the members present may adjoum from
day to day and may compel the immediate attendance of any member absent without
justifiable cause by designating a member of the Sangguniang Panlungsod to escort a
member to the place where the session is being conducted, with the assistance of a member
or members of the police force assigned in the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Ipil, to

arrest and present the absent member at the session.

(c) If there is still no quorum despite the enforcement of the immediately preceding
subsection, no business shall be transacted. The presiding officer shall, upon proper motion

duly approved by the members present, declare the session adjourned for lack of quorum.

SECTION 17. Approval of Ordinances.

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(a) The Sangguniang Panlungsod shall present to the City Mayor every ordinance
enacted. Each page thereof shall contain the affixed signature of the City Mayor in case of
approval. Otherwise. the ordinance shall be vetoed and retumed with statements of
objections to the Sangguniang Panlungsod, which may proceed to reconsider the same. The
Sangguniang Panlungsod may override the veto of the City Mayor by two-thirds (2/3) vote
of all its members, thereby making the ordinance effective for all legal intents and

purposes.

(b) The City Mayor shall communicate the veto to the Sangguniang Panlungsod within ten
(10) days; otherwise, the ordinance shall be deemed approved as if it has been signed.

SECTION 18. Veto Power of the City Mayor.

(a) The city Mayor may veto any ordinance of the Sangguniang Panlungsod on the
ground that it is ultra vires or prejudicial to the public welfare, and shall state the reasons
for the veto in writing.

(b) The City Mayor shall have the power to veto any particular item or items of an
appropriates ordinance, an ordinance or resolution adopting a local development plan and
public investment program, or an ordinance directing the payment of money or creating
liability. In such case, the veto shall not affect the item or items which are not objected to.
‘The vetoed item or items shall not take effect unless the Sangguniang Panlungsod overrides
the veto in the manner herein provided; otherwise, the item or items in the appropriations
ordinance of the previous year corresponding to those vetoed, if any, shall be deemed re-
enacted.

(c) The City Mayor may veto an ordinance or resolution only once. The
Sangguniang Panlungsod may override the veto of the City Mayor by two-thirds (2/3) vote
of all its members, thereby making the ordinance effective even without the approval of

the City Mayor.

SECTION 19 . Review of City Ordinances by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan.

(a) Within three (3) days after approval, the Secretary to the Sangguniang
Panhungsod shall forward to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan for review, copies of approved
ordinances and the resolutions approving the local development plans and public
investment programs formulated by the local development council.

(b) Within thirty (30) days after receipt of copies of such ordinances and

resolution

's, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan shall examine the documents or transmit them
to the Provincial Attomey, or if there be none, to the Provincial Prosecutor for prompt
examination, The provincial Attomey or the Provincial Prosecutor shall, within a period of

ten (10) days from receipt of the documents, inform the Sangguniang Panlalawigan in

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writing of their comments or recommendations, which may be considered by the

Sangguniang Panlalawigan in making its decision.

(©) If the Sangguniang Panlalawigan finds that such an ordinance or resolution is
beyond the power conferred upon the Sangguniang Panlungsod, it shall declare such
ordinance or resolution invalid in whole or in part. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan shall
enter its action in the minutes and shall advise the corresponding city authorities of the

action it has taken.

(d) If no action has been taken by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan within thirty (30)
days after submission of such an ordinance or resolution, the same shall be presumed

consistent with law and therefor valid.

SECTION 20. Review of Barangay Ordinances by the Sangguniang
Panlungsod.

(a) Within ten (10) days after their enactment, the Sangguniang Barangay shall
furnish copies of all barangay ordinance to the Sangguniang Panlungsod for review, as to

whether the ordinance is consistent with law and city ordinances,

(b) Ifthe Sangguniang Panlungsod fails to take action on barangay ordinance within
thirty (30) days from receipt thereof, the same shall be deemed approved.

(c) If the Sangguniang Panlungsod finds the barangay ordinances inconsistent with
law or city ordinances, the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall, within thirty (30) days from
receipt thereof, return the same with its comments and recommendations to the
Sangguniang Barangay concerned for adjustment, amendment or modification, in which
case, the effectivity of the barangay ordinance is suspended until such time as the revision
called for is effected.

SECTION 21. Enforcement of Disapproved Ordinances or Resolutions. - Any
attempt to endorse any ordinance or any resolution approving the local development plan
and public investment program, after the disapproval thereof, shall be sufficient ground for

the suspension or dismissal of the official or employee concerned.

SECTION 22. Effectivity of Ordinances or Resolutions.

Unless otherwise stated in the ordinance or the resolution approving the local

development plan and public investment program, the same shall take effect after ten (10)
days from the date of a copy thereof is posted in a bulletin board at the entrance of the City

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Hall of Ipil, and in at least two (2) other conspicuous places in the City of Ipil not later than
five (5) days after approval thereof.

(b) The Secretary of the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall cause the posting of an
ordinance or resolution in the bulletin board at the entrance of the City Hall, and in at least
two (2) conspicuous places in the City not later than five (5) days after approval thereof.

The text of the ordinance or resolution shall be disseminated and posted in Filipino
or English and in the language or dialect understood by the majority of the people in the
City, and the Secretary of the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall record such fact in a book
kept for the purpose, stating the dates of approval and posting.

(¢) The gist of all ordinances with penal sanctions shall be posted at prominent
places in the City Hall, for a minimum period of three (3) consecutive weeks. Such
ordinances shall also be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the City

and in the City's official website.

ARTICLE VI
DISQUALIFICATIONS AND SUCCESSION FOR ELECTIVE CITY OFFICIALS

SECTION 23. Disqualifications for Elective City Officials. - The following
persons ate disqualified from running for any elective position in the City:

(a) Those sentenced by final judgment for an offense involving moral turpitude or
an offense punishable by one (1) year or more imprisonment, within two (2) years after

serving sentence;
(b) Those removed from office as a result of an administrative case;

(©) Those convicted by final judgment for violating the oath of allegiance to the
Republic of the Philippines;

(d) Those with dual citizenship as a result of naturalization;
(c) Fugitives from justice in criminal or nonpolitical cases here and abroad;

(f) Permanent residents in a foreign country or those who have acquired the right
to reside abroad and continue to avail of the same right after the effectivity of the Local

Government Code of 1991, as amended; and

(g) The insane or feeble-minded.

SECTION 24. Permanent Vacancy in the Offices of the City Mayor and City
Vice-Mayor. - If a permanent vacancy occurs in the office of the City Mayor, the City

Vice-mayor shall become the City Mayor. If a permanent vacancy occurs in the office of

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the City Vice-mayor, the highest ranking Sangguniang Panlungsod member or, in case of
the latter's permanent incapacity, the second highest ranking Sangguniang Panlungsod
member shall become the City Mayor or City Vice-Mayor, as the case may be. Subsequent
vacancies in the said offices shall be filled automatically by the other Sangguniang
Panhungsod members according to their ranking as defined under the Local Government
Code of 1991, as amended.

For purpose of this Act, a permanent vacancy arises when an elective local officials
fills in a higher vacant office, refuses to assume office, fails to qualify, dies, is removed
from office, voluntarily resigns or is otherwise permanently incapacitated to discharge the

functions of the office.

For purposes of succession as provided in this Act, ranking in the Sangguniang
Panhungsod shall be determined on the basis of the proportion of votes obtained by each
winning candidate to the total number of registered voters in the City in the immediately

preceding local election.

SECTION 25. Permanent Vacancies in the Sangguniang Panlungsod. -
Permanent vacancies in the Sangguniang Panlungsod where automatic succession, as

provided above, does not apply shall be filled by appointments in the following manner:
(1) The Provincial Governor shall make the aforesaid appointments;

(2) Only the nomince of the political party under which the Sangguniang
Panlungsod member concemed had been elected and whose elevation to the position next
higher in rank created the last vacancy in the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall be nominated
in the manner provided herein. The appointee shall come ftom the political party as that of
the Sangguniang Panlungsod member who caused the vacancy and shall serve the

unexpired term of the vacant office.

In the appointment herein mentioned, a nomination and a certificate of membership
of the appointee from the highest official of the political party concemed shall be
conditions sine qua non, and any appointment without such nomination and certification
shall be null and void ab initio and shall be ground for administrative action against the

official responsible therefor;

(3) In case the permanent vacancy is caused by a Sangguniang Panlungsod
member who does not belong to any political party, the City Mayor shall, upon
recommendation of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, appoint a qualified person to fill the

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Sangguniang Panlungsod, said vacancy shall be filled automatically by the official

next in rank of the organization concerned.

SECTION 26. Temporary Vacancy in the Office of the City Mayor.

(a) When the City Mayor is temporarily incapacitated to perform the duties for
physical or legal reasons such as, but not limited to, leave of absence, travel abroad, or
suspension from office, the City Vice-Mayor or the highest ranking Sangguniang
Panlungsod member, as the case may be, shall automatically exercise the powers and
perform the duties and functions of the City Mayor, except the power to appoint, suspend

or dist

ss employees which can only exercised if the period of temporary incapacity

exceeds thirty (30) working days.

(b) The temporary incapacity shall terminate upon submission of the City Mayor of
awritten declaration of having reported back to the office to the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
In case where the temporary incapacity is due to legal cause, the City Mayor shall also
submit the necessary documents showing that the legal cause no longer exists.

(c) When traveling within the country but outside the territorial jurisdiction of the
City for a period not exceeding three (3) consecutive days, the City Mayor may designate
in writing the officer-in-charge of the office. Such authorization shall specify the powers
and functions that the local official concerned shall exercise in the absence of the City
Mayor, except the power to appoint, suspend or dismiss employees.

(d) If the City Mayor fails or refuses to issue such authorization, the City Vice-
Mayor or the highest ranking Sangguniang Panlungsod member, as the case may be, shall
have the right to assume the powers, duties and functions of the said office on the fourth
(4th) day of absence of the City Mayor, subject to the limitations provided in subsection
(c) hereof.

(e) Except as provided above, the City Mayor shall, in no case, authorize any local
official to assume the powers, duties and functions of the office, other than the City Vice-

‘Mayor or the highest ranking Sangguniang Panlungsod member, as the case may be.

ARTICLE VII
‘THE APPOINTIVE OFFICIALS OF THE CITY:

QUALIFICATIONS, POWERS AND DUTIES

SECTION 27. The Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

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(a) There shall be a Secretary of the Sangguniang Panlungsod who shall be a career

official with the rank and salary equal to a head of a department or office.
(b) The Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod must be a citizen of the
Philippines, a resident of the City of Ipil, of good moral character, a holder of a bachelor's
degree preferably in law, commerce, or public administration conferred by a recognized
college or university, and a first-grade civil service eligible or its equivalent.
(c) The Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall:

(1) Attend meetings of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and keep a journal of
its proceedings;

(2) Keep the seal of the City and affix it with signature to all ordinances,

resolutions, and other official acts of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and
present the same for the signature of the presiding officer;

(3) Forward to the City Mayor, for approval, copies of ordinances enacted
by the Sangguniang Panlungsod duly certified by the presiding officer, in the
manner provided in Section $4 of the Local Government Code of 1991, as
amended;

(4) Forward to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan copies of duly approved
ordinances inthe manner provided in Sections 56 and 57 of the Local
Government Code of 1991, as amended;

(5) Furnish, upon request of any interested party, certified copies of records
of public character in custody, upon payment to the City Treasurer of such fees as

may be prescribed by ordinance;

(6) Record in a book kept for the purpose, all ordinances and resolutions
enacted or adopted by the Sangguniang Panlungsod, with the dates of passage and
publication thereof;

(7) Keep his or her office and all non-confidential records therein open to
the public during usual business hours;

(8) Translate into the dialect used by the majority of the inhabitants all
ordinance and resolutions immediately after their approval and cause the
publication of the same together with the original version in the manner provided
under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended;

(9) Take custody of the local archives and where applicable, the local

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provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those

that may be prescribed by law or ordinance relative to his position.

SECTION 28. The City Treasurer.

(a) The City Treasurer shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Department of
Finance (DOF) from a list of at least three (3) ranking eligible recommendees of the City
Mayor, subject to civil service law, rules and regulations.

(b) The City Treasurer shall be under the administrative supervision of the City
Mayor, to whom the City Treasurer shall report regularly on the tax collection efforts of
the City.

(c) The City Treasurer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of
Ipil, of good moral character, a holder of a bachelor’s degree in commerce, public
administration, or law from recognized college or university, a first grade civil service
eligible or its equivalent and must have acquired at least five (5) years of expiration in
treasury or accounting service.

() The City Treasurer shall receive such compensation, emoluments, and

allowances as may be determined by law.
(c) The City Treasurer shall supervise the City Finance Department, and shall:
(1) Advise the City Mayor, the Sangguniang Panlungsod and other local

government and national officials concerned regarding the disposition of

local government funds and on such other matters relative to public finance;

(2) Take custody and exercise proper management of the funds of the City;
(3) Take charge of the disbursement of all funds of the City and such other
funds the custody of which may be entrusted to the City Treasurer by law
or other competent authority;

(4) Inspect private commercial and industrial establishments, within the
jurisdiction of the City, in relation to the implementation of tax ordinances
pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991, as
amended;

(5) Maintain and update the tax information system of the City; and

(6) Perform other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those

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SECTION 29, Assistant City Treasurer.

(a) The Assistant City Treasurer may be appointed by the Secretary of the DOF
from a list of at least three (3) ranking eligible recommendees of the City Mayor, subject
to civil service law, rules and regulations;

(b) The Assistant City Treasurer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of
the City of Ipil of good moral character, a holder of bachelor’s degree preferably in
commerce, public administration or law from a recognized college or university, a first
grade civil service eligible or its equivalent and must have acquired at least five (5) years
experience in treasury or accounting service.

(c) The Assistant City Treasurer shall assist the City Treasurer and perform such
duties as may be assigned by the latter.

(d) The Assistant City Treasurer shall have authority to administer oaths concerning
notices and notifications to those delinquent in the payment of the real property tax and
concerning official matters relating to the accounts of the City Treasurer or otherwise
arising in the office of the City Treasurer and the City Assessor.

(e) The Assistant City Treasurer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and

allowances as may be determined by law.

SECTION 30. The City Assessor.
(a) The City Assessor must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of
Ipil, of good moral character, a holder of bachelor's degree preferably in civil or mechanical
engineering, commerce, or any other related course from a recognized college or
university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent and must have acquired at
least five (5) years experience in real property assessment work or in any related field
immediately preceding the date of appointment.
(b) The City Assessor shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
allowances as may be determined by law.
(c) The City Assessor shall take charge of the City Assessor's Department, and
shall
(2) Ensure that all laws and policies governing the appraisal and
assessment of real properties for taxation purposes are properly executed;
(2) Initiate, review, and recommend changes in policies and objectives,
plans and programs, techniques, procedures and practices in the evaluation

and assessment of real properties for taxation purposes;

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(4) Install and maintain real property identification and accounting system;
(5) Prepare, install, and maintain a system of tax mapping, showing
graphically all properties subject to assessment and gather all data concerning

the same;

(6) Conduct frequent physical surveys to verify and determine whether all

real properties within the City are properly listed in the assessment rolls;

(7) Exercise the functions of appraisal and assessment primarily for taxation
purposes of all real properties in the City;

(8) Prepare a schedule of the fair market value of the different classes of
real properties in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Code
of 1991, as amended;

(9) Issue, upon request of any interested party, certified copies of
assessment records of real properties and all other records relative to its assessment,

upon payment of a service charge or fee to the City Treasurer;

(10) Submit every semester a report of all assessments, as well as
cancellations and modifications of assessments to the City Mayor and the
Sangguniang Panlungsod;

(11) Attend personally or through an authorized representative all sessions
of the Local Board of Assessment Appeals whenever an assessment is subject of
‘an appeal, and present or submit any information or record in the possession of
the City Property Valuation and Assessment Department as may be required by
the Board; and

(12) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other
powers as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and

those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.

SECTION 31. The Assistant City Assessor.

(a) The Assistant City Assessor must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of
the City of Ipil, of good moral character, a holder of a bachelor's degree preferably in civil
‘or mechanical engineering, commerce, or any other related course from a recognized
college or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent and must have
acquired at least three (3) years experience in real property assessment work or in any

related field immediately preceding the date of the appointment.

(b) The Assistant City Assessor shall assist the City Assessor and perform such
other duties as may be assigned by the latter.

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(c) The Assistant City Assessor shall have the authority to administer oaths on all
declarations of real property for purposes of assessments,

(a) The Assistant City Assessor shall receive such compensation, emoluments, and

allowances as may be determined by law.

SECTION 32. The City Accountant.

(a) The City Accountant must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City
of Ipil, of good moral character, a certified public accountant and must have acquired
experience in either treasury or accounting work immediately preceding the date of the
appointment for at least five (5) years.

(b) The City Accountant shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City Accountant shall take charge of both the office of the accounting and
internal audit services of the City, and shall:

(1) Install and maintain an internal audit system in the City;
(2) Prepare and submit financial statements to the City Mayor and to the
Sangguniang Panlungsod;

(3) Apprise the Sangguniang Panlungsod and other officials on the financial
condition and operations of the City;

(4) Certify the availability of budgetary allotment to which expenditures and
obligations may be properly charged;

(8) Review supporting documents before the preparation of vouchers to

determine the completeness of requirements;

(6) Prepare statements of cash advances, liquidations, salaries, allowances,

reimbursement and remittances pertaining to the City;

(7) Prepare statements of journal vouchers and liquidation of the same and
other adjustments related thereto;

(8) Post individual disbursements to the subsidiary ledgers and other
appropriate record keeping instruments;

(9) Maintain individual ledgers for officials and employees of the City
pertaining to payrolls and deductions;

(10) Record and post the details of purchased furniture fixtures and
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(11) Account for all issued requests for obligations and maintain and keep

all records and reports related thereto;

(12) Prepare journals and the analysis of obligations and maintain and keep

all records and reports related thereto; and

(13) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other
powers as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and

those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.

SECTION 33. The City Budget Officer.

(a) The City Budget Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the

City of Ipil, of good moral character, a holder of bachelor's degree preferably in accounting,

economics, public administration or any related course from a recognized college or

university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent, and must have acquired at

least five (5) years experience in government budgeting or in any related field immediately

preceding the date of appointment.

(b) The City Budget Officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments, and

allowances as may be determined by law.

shall:

(©) The City Budget Officer shall tke charge of the City Budget Department, and

(1) Prepare forms, orders, and circulars embodying instructions on
budgetary and appropriation matters for the signature of the City Mayor;

(2) Review and consolidate the budget proposals of the different
departments and offices of the Ci

(3) Provide assistance to the City Mayor in the preparation of the City's

annual budget and in presenting the same during the budget hearings;

(4) Study and evaluate budgetary implications of proposed legislation and

submit comments and recommendations thereon;

(5) Submit periods budgetary reports to the Department of Budget and
Management (DBM);

(6) Coordinate with the City Treasurer, the City Accountant and the City
Planning and Development Officer for the purpose of budgeting;

(7) Assist the Sangguniang Panlungsod in reviewing the approved budgets

of component barangays;

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(8) Coordinate with the City Planning and Development Officer in the

formulation of the development plan of the City; and

(9) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers
as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those that

are prescribed by law or ordinance.

SECTION 34. The City Planning and Development Officer.
(a) The City Planning and Development Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines,
a resident of the City of Ipil, of good moral character, a holder of a bachelor’s degree
preferably in urban planning, development studies, economics, public administration, or in
any related course from a recognized college or university, a first grade civil service
cligible or its equivalent, and must have at least five (5) years experience in development
planning or in any related field immediately preceding the date of the appointment.
(b) The City Planning and Development Officer shall receive such compensation,
emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.
(c) The City Planning and Development Officer shall take charge of the City
Planning and Development Coordinating Office, and shall:
(1) Formulate integrated economic, social, physical and other development
plans and policies for consideration of the City;
(2) Conduct continuing studies, researches and training programs
necessary to evolve plans and programs for implementation;
(3) Integrate and coordinate all sectoral plans and studies undertaken by the
different functional groups or agencies;
(4) Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the different development
programs, projects and activities in the City in accordance with the
approved development plan;
(5) Prepare comprehensive plans and other development planning
documents for the consideration of the local development council;
(6) Analyze the income and expenditure patterns, and formulate and
recommend fiscal plans and policies for consideration of the finance committee

of the City as_ provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended;

(7) Promote people's participation in development planning within the City;

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1 (8) Exercise supervision and control over the secretariat of the Local

2 Development Council; and

3 (9) Perform such other functions and duties and exercise such other powers
4 as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those that
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8 (a) The City Engineer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of
9 Ipil, of good moral character, a licensed civil engineer, and must have practiced the

10 engineering profession for at least five (5) years.

u (b) The City Engineer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and

12 allowances as may be determined by law.

3 (c) The City Engineer shall take charge of the City Engineering Office, and shall:
14 (1) Initiate, review and recommend changes in infrastructure development and
15 public works policies, objectives, plans and programs of the City, and the
16 techniques, procedures and practices to be implemented relative thereto;

7 (2) Advise the City Mayor on infrastructure, public works and other engineering

18 matters;

19 (3) Administer, coordinate, supervise and control the construction, maintenance,
20 improvement and repair of roads, bridges, other engineering and public works
21 projects of the City;

2 (4) Provide engineering service to the City, including investigation and survey,
2B engineering designs, feasibility studies and project management; and

24 (5) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as
25 provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those
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31 (a) The Assistant City Engincer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of

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university and a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent and must have practiced
the engineering profession or any related field for at least three (3) years.

(b) The Assistant City Engineer shall assist in the City Engineer and perform such
other duties as may be assigned by the latter,

(c) The Assistant City Engineer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and

allowances as may be determined by law.

SECTION 37. The City Building Official.
(a) The City Building Official shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Department
of Public works and Highways (DPWH) from a list of at least three (3) ranking eligible

recommendees of the City Mayor, subject to civil service law, rules and regulations.

(b) The City Building Official shall be under the administrative supervision of the
City Mayor, to whom the City Building Official shall report regularly;

(©) The City Building Official must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the
City of Ipil of good moral character, a licensed architect or civil engineer, a member of
good standing of a duly accredited organization of his profession and have practiced his
profession for at least five (5) years with diversified and professional experience in building
design and construction, and attended and successfully completed a seminar workshop on
Presidential Decree No. 1096, otherwise known as the National Building Code, conducted
by the DPWH.

(@) The City Building Official shall take charge of the City Building Office,
independent of the City Engineering Office, and shall:

(1) Be primarily responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of the National

Building Code and its implementing rules and regulations, as well as circulars,

memoranda, opinions and decisions/orders issued pursuant thereto. His actions

shall always be guided by appropriate orders/directives from the Secretary;

(2) Have overall administrative control and/or supervision over all works pertinent

to buildings/structures in his area of responsibility and shall be charged with the

ssing of all permit applications and certificates as well as the issuance of the

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same;
(3) Ensure that all changes, modifications, and alterations in the design plans during
the construction phase shall not start until the modified design plan has been
evaluated and the necessary amendatory permit issued;

(4) Undertake annual inspections of all buildings/structures and keep an up-to-date

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fixed and authorized to be collected and received under Presidential Decree No.
1096, otherwise known as the National Building Code; and

(6) Perform other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as provided
under the National Building Code, as amended, and those that are prescribed by

law or ordinance, or as may thereafter be delegated to him from time to time.

SECTION 38. The City Health Officer.

(a) The City Health Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the
City of Ipil, of good moral character, a licensed medical practitioner, and must have

practiced the medical profession for at least five (5) years.

(b) The City Health Officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and

allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City Health Officer shall take charge of the City Health Services Office,
and shall:

(1) Supervise the personnel and staff of the said office, formulate program
implementation guidelines and rules and regulations for the operation of the said
office for the approval of the City Mayor in order to assist him in efficient,
effective and economical implementation of health service program geared to

implement health-related projects and activities;

(2) Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and
provide technical assistance and support to the City Mayor in carrying out activities
to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate facilities relative
to health services provided under Section 17 of the Local Government Code of
1991, as amended;

(3) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City Mayor,
implement these with the health programs and projects which the City Mayor is
empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to
implement and which the Sangguniang Pantungsod is empowered to provide under
the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended;

(4) Coordinate with national, regional and provincial health officials and with
other agencies of the government in the implementation of mitigation policies and
other measures during public health emergencies;

(5) Supervise the delivery of basic health service, all city health centers, hospitals,

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immunization, and environmental safety and sanitation;
(6) In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the City Health Officer shall:

(i) Formulate and implement policies, plans and projects to promote the

health of the people in the City;

(ii) Advise the City Mayor and the Sangguniang Pnalungsod on matter’s

pertaining to healt

(iii) Execute and enforce all laws, ordinances and regulations relating to
public health;
(iv) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod, through the Local
Health Board, the passage of such ordinances necessary for the
preservation of public health;
(v) Recommend the prosecution of any violation of sanitary loans,
ordinances or regulations;
(vi) Direct the sanitary inspection of all business establishments selling food
items or providing lodging accommodations such as hotels, motels,
Jodging houses, and pension houses, in accordance with the Sanitation
Code;
(vii) Conduct health information campaigns and render health intelligence
services; and
(viii) Coordinate with other government agencies and nongovernmental
organizations involved in the promotion and delivery of health services;
(7) Be in the frontline of the delivery of health services, particularly during and in
the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and calamities; and
(8) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those that are

prescribed by law or ordinance.

SECTION 39. The Assistant City Health Officer.

(a) The Assistant City Health Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident
of the City of Ipil of good moral character, a licensed medical practitioner, and must have

practiced the medical profession for at least three (3) years

(b) The Assistant City Health Officer shall assist the City Health Officer and
perform such other duties as may be assigned by the latter.

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and allowances as may be determined by law.

SECTION 40, The City Civil Registrar.

(a) The City Civil Registrar must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the
City of Ipil, of good moral character, a holder of a bachelor's degree from a recognized
college or university, a first grade civil service cligible or its equivalent and must have

acquired at least five (50 years experience in civil registry work.

(b) The City Civil Registrar shall receive such compensation, emoluments and

allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City Civil Registrar shall be responsible for the civil registration program
in the City of Ipil pursuant to the Civil Registry Law, the Civil Code, and other pertinent

laws, rules and regulations issued to implement them.

(d) The City Civil Registrar shall take charge of the office of the City Civil
Registrar, and shall:

(1) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City
Mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with the
management and administration-related programs and projects which the City
Mayor is empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is
empowered _ to provide under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended;
(2) Inaddition to the foregoing duties and functions, the City Civil Registrar
shall:
(i) Accept all registrable documents and judicial decrees affecting
the civil status of persons;
(ii) File, keep and preserve in a secure place the books required by
law;
(ii) Transcribe and enter immediately upon receipt all registrable
documents and judicial decrees affecting the civil status of persons
in the appropriate civil registry books;
(iv) Transmit to the Office of the Civil Registrar-General within the
prescribed period, duplicate copies of registered documents required
by law;
(v) Issue certified transcripts or copies of any certificate or
registered documents upon payment of the required fees to the city

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(vi) Receive applications for the issuance of a mariage license and,
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and publication thereof for the prescribed period have been
complied with, issue the license upon payment of the authorized fee

to the City Treasurer; and

(vii) Coordinate with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in
conducting educational campaigns for vital registration and assist
in the preparation of demographic data and other statistics for the

City of Ipil; and

(3) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those that are

prescribed by law or ordinance

SECTION 41. The Assistant City Civil Registrar.

(a) The Assistant City Civil Registrar must be a citizen of the Philippines, a
resident of the City of Ipil of good moral character, a holder of bachelor's degree from a
recognized college or university, a first grade civil service eligible, and must have acquired
at least three (3) years experience in civil registry work or any related field.

(b) The Assistant City Civil Registrar shall assist in the City Civil Registrar and
perform such other duties as may be assigned by the latter.

(c) The Assistant City Civil Registrar shall receive such compensation, emoluments

and allowances as may be determined by law.

SECTION 42. The City Administrator.

(a) The City Administrator must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the
City of Ipil, of good moral character, a holder of a bachelor's degree preferably in public
administration, law, or any other related course from a recognized college or university, a
first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent, and must have acquired at least five (5)
years of experience in management and administrative work.

(b) The term of the City Administrator is coterminous with that of the appointing
authority.

(©) The City Administrator shall receive such compensations, emoluments and

allowances as may be determined by law.

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(1) Develop plans and strategies and upon approval thereof by the City
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‘management of administration-related programs and projects which the City Mayor
is empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered

to provide under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended;

(2) Assist in the coordination of the work of all the officials of the City
under the supervision, direction and control of the City Mayor, and for this purpose,
may convene the chiefs of offices and other officials of the LGU;

(3) Establish and maintain a sound human resource development program

designed to promote career development and uphold the merit principle in

the local government service;

(4) Conduct a continuing organizational development program with the
end in view of instituting effective administrative reforms;

(5) Be in the frontline of the delivery of administrative support services,

particularly those related to situation during and in the aftermath of man-
made and natural disasters or calamities;

(6) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and the City Mayor
policies, programs and activities, relative to the management and administration of
the City; and

(7) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers
as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those that

are prescribed by law or ordinance.

SECTION 43. The City Legal Officer.

(a) The City Legal Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the
City of Ipil, of good moral character, a member of the Philippine Bar, and must have
practices the law profession for at least five (5) years.

(b) The term of City Legal Officer shall be coterminous with that of the appointing
authority.

(c) The City Legal Officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
allowances as may be determined by law.

(d) The City Legal Officer, the chief legal counsel of the City, shall take charge of
the Office of the City Legal Service, and shall:

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(1) Formulate measures and ordinances for the consideration of the Sangguniang
Panlungsod and provide legal assistance and support to the City Mayor in carrying
out the delivery of basic services and provisions of adequate facilities;

(2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City Mayor,
implement the same, particularly those which have to do with programs and
projects related to legal services which the City Mayor is empowered to implement

and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide;

(3) Represent the City in all civil actions and special proceedings wherein the LGU
or any official thereof, in official capacity, is a party: Provided, That in actions or
proceedings where the City of Ipil is a party adverse to the provincial government
or to another component city or municipality, a special legal officer may be
employed to represent the adverse party;

(4) When required by the City Mayor or Sangguniang Panlungsod, draft ordinances,
contracts, bonds, leases and other instruments involving any interest of the City and

provide comments and recommendations on any instruments already drawn;

(5) Render an opinion in writing on any question of law when requested to do so

by the City Mayor or Sangguniang Panlungsod;

(6) Investigate or cause to be investigated any local official or employee for
administrative neglect or misconduct in office and recommend the appropriate
action to the City Mayor or Sangguniang Panlungsod, as the case may be;

(7) Investigate or cause to be investigated any person, firm, or corporation holding
any franchise of exercising any public privilege for failure to comply with any term
or condition in the grant of such franchise or privilege, and recommend appropriate

actionto _the City mayor or Sangguniang Panlungsod, as the case may be;

(8) When directed by the City Mayor or Sangguniang Panlungsod, initiate and
prosecute, in the interest of the City, any civil action on any bond, lease, or other
contract upon any breach or violation thereof;

(9) Review and submit recommendation on ordinances approved and executive
orders issued by component units;

(10) Advise the City Mayor on all matters related to upholding the rule of law;
(11) Be in the frontline of protecting human rights and prosecuting any violations
thereof, particularly those which occur during and in the aftermath of man-made

and natural disasters or calamities and

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SECTION 44. The City Social Welfare and Development Officer.

(a) The City Social Welfare and Development Officer must be a citizen of the
Philippines, a resident of the City of Ipil of good moral character, a duly licensed social
worker or a holder of a bachelor's degree preferably in the fields of social work, sociology,
or any other related course from a recognized college or university, a first grade civil
service eligible or its equivalent, and must have acquired at least five (5) years experience
in the practice of the social work profession immediately preceding the date of

appointment.

(b) The City Social Welfare and Development Officer shall receive compensation,

emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City Social Welfare and Development Officer shall take charge of the
Office of Social Welfare and Development, and shall:

(1) Formulate measures and strategies to ensure the delivery of basic
services and the provision of adequate facilities relative to social welfare and
development services for the approval of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and to
assist the City Mayor in carrying out these measures;

(2) In addition to the foregoing duties, the City Social Welfare and
Development Officer shall:

(i) Identify the basic needs of the needy, the disadvantaged and
impoverished and develop and implement appropriate measures to
alleviate their problems and improve their living conditions;

(ji) Provide relief and appropriate crisis intervention for victims of
abuse and exploitation and recommend appropriate measures to
deter further abuse and exploitations;

(iii) Assist in the City Mayor in implementing the barangay level
program for the total development and protection of children up to
six (6) years of age;

(iv) Facilitate the implementation of welfare programs for the
disabled, elderly and victims of drug addition, the rehabilitation of

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effects of poverty;
(v) Initiate and support youth welfare program that will enhance the

role of youth in nation-building;

(vi) Coordinate with government agencies and nongovernmental
organizations whose purpose is the promotion and the protection of
all the needy, disadvantaged, underprivileged or impoverished
groups or individuals, particularly those identified to be vulnerable
and high risk to exploitation, abuse and neglect;

(3) Be in the frontline of the delivery of services particularly those
‘concerned with immediate relief and assistance during and in the aftermath of man-
made and natural disasters and calamities;

(4) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City
Mayor on all other matters related to social welfare and development services
that will improve the livelihood and living conditions of the City's inhabitants; and

(5) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers
as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those that
are prescribed by law or ordinance.

SECTION 45. The City Veterinarian.
(a) The City Veterinarian must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City
of Ipil, of good moral character, a licensed doctor of veterinary medicine and must have
practiced the profession for at least three (3) years.
(b) The City Veterinarian shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
allowances as may be determined by law.
(c) The City Veterinarian shall take charge of the Office of Veterinary Services,
and shall:
(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang
Panlungsod and provide technical assistance and support to the City Mayor in
carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of
adequate facilities;
(2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City
mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with veterinary-
related activities which the City Mayor is empowered to implement and which the

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animals for human consumption and the regulation of slaughterhouses;

(4) Regulate the keeping of domestic animals;

(5) Regulate and inspect poultry, milk and dairy products for public
‘consumption;

(6) Enforce all laws and regulations for the prevention of cruelty to animals;

(1) Take the necessary measures to eradicate, prevent or cure all forms of
animal discase;

(8) Be in the frontline of veterinary-related activities,such as during the
outbreak of highly contagious and deadly diseases and in situations involving the
depletion of animals for work and for human consumption, particularly those
arising from and as a result of man-made and natural disasters or calamities;

(9) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City
Mayor on all matter relative to veterinary services which will increase the number
and improve the quality of livestock, poultry and other domestic animals used for
work or human consumption; and

(10) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other
powers as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and

those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.

SECTION 46. The City General Services Officer.

(a) The City General Services Officer must a citizen of the Philippines, a resident
of the City of Ipil of good moral character, a holder of a bachelor's degree in public
administration, business administration, or management conferred by a recognized college
or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent and must have acquired at
least five (5) years experience in general services, including the management of supply,
property, solid waste disposal and general sanitation,

(b) The City General Services Officer shall receive such compensation,
emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City General Services Officer shall take charge of the Office of the General
Services, and shall:

(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and

provide technical assistance and support to the City Mayor in carrying out measures to

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(2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City Mayor,
implement the same, particularly those which have to do with the general services that are
supportive of the welfare of the inhabitants of the City which the City Mayor is empowered
to implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide;

(3) Take custody of and accountable for all propertics, real or personal, owned by
the City, and those conveyed to it in the form of donation, reparation, assistance and
counterpart of joint projects;

(4) With the approval of the City Mayor, assign building or land space to local
officials or other public officials who, by law, are entitled to the space;

(5) Recommend to the City Mayor the reasonable rental rates for local
government _ properties, whether real or personal which will be leased to public or private
entities by the local government;

(6) Recommend to the City Mayor reasonable rental rates of private properties
which may be leased for the official use of the City;

(7) Maintain and supervise janitorial, security, landscaping and other related
services in all local government public buildings and other real property, whether owned
or leased by the City;

(8) Collate and disseminate information regarding prices, shipping and other costs
of supplies and other items commonly used by the City;

(9) Perform archival and record management with respect to records of offices and
departments of the City;

(10) Perform all other functions pertaining to supply and property management and
enforce policies on records creation, maintenance and disposal;

(11) Be in the frontline of general services-related activities such as the possible
and imminent destruction or damage to records, supplies, properties and structure
materials or debris, particularly during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural
disasters and calamities;

(12) Advise the City Mayor on all matters relative to general services; and

(13) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those that are

prescribed by law or ordinance.

SECTION 47, The City Environment and Natural Resources Officer.

(a) The City Environment and Natural Resources Officer must be a citizen of the

Philippines, a resident of the City of Ipil, of good moral character, a holder of a bachelor’s
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recognized college or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent and
must have acquired at least five (5) years experience in environment and natural resources

management, conservation, and utilization work.

(b) The City Environment and Natural Resources Officer shall receive such

compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City Environment and Natural Resources Officer shall take charge of the
Office of the Environment Service Department, and shall:

(1) Formulate measures and ordinances for the consideration of the Sangguniang
Panlungsod and provide assistance and support to the City Mayor in carrying out
measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and provisions of adequate
facilities relative to environment and natural resources services as provided under

Section 17 of the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended;

(2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City Mayor,
implement the same, particularly those which have to do with environment and
natural resources programs and projects which the City Mayor is empowered to
implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide;

(3) Establish, maintain, protect and preserve communal forests, watersheds, tree
parks, mangroves, green belt lands, commercial forests and similar projects like

industrial tree farms and agro-forestry projects;

(4) Provide extension services to beneficiaries of forest development projects and

technical, financial and infrastructure assistance;

(5) Manage and maintain seed banks and produce seedlings for forest and tree
parks;

(6 Provide extension services to beneficiaries of forest development projects and
render assistance for natural resources-related conservation and_ utilization
activities consistent with ecological balance;

(7) Coordinate with government agencies and nongovernmental organizations in
the implementation of measures to prevent and control land, air, and water
pollution with the assistance of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR);

(8) Be in the frontline of the delivery of services concerning the environment and
natural resources, particularly in the renewal and rehabilitation of the environment

during and in_ the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and calamities;

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Mayor on all matters relative to the protection, conservation, maximum utilization,
application of appropriate technology and other matters related to the environment

and natural resources; and

(10) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those that

are prescribed by law or ordinance.

SECTION 48. The City Architect.

(a) The City Architect must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of
Ipil, of good moral character, a duly licensed architect and must have practiced the

architectural profession for at least five (5) years.

(b) The City Architect shall receive such compensation, emoluments and

allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City Architect shall take charge of the Office of Architectural Planning and
Design, and shall:

(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and
provide technical assistance and support to the City Mayor in carrying out measures to
ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate facilities relative to

architectural planning and design;

(2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City Mayor,
implement the same, particularly those which have to do with architectural planning and
design programs and projects which the City Mayor is empowered to implement and which
the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide;

(3) Prepare and recommend for consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod the
architectural plan and design for the City or a part thereof, including the renewal of slums
and blighted areas, land reclamation activities, the greening of landscapes, the development

of appropriate plans for the preservation and protection of marine and foreshore areas;
(4) Review and recommend for appropriate action of the Sangguniang Panlungsod
or City Mayor, as the case may be, the architectural plans and design submitted by
governmental and nongovernmental entities or individuals, particularly those for
undeveloped, underdeveloped, and poorly designated areas;
(5) Coordinate with government and nongovernmental entities and individuals

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of environmental integrity and ecological balance;

(6) Be in the frontline of the delivery of services involving architectural planning,
design, and spatial distribution of basic facilities and physical structures especially in the

aftermath of man-made and natural disasters or calamities;

(7) Advise the City Mayor on all matters relative to architectural planning and
design as its relates to the total socio-economic development of the City; and

(8) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those that are

prescribed by law or ordinance.

SECTION 49. The City Information Officer.

(a) The City Information Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of
the City of Ipil, of good moral character, a holder of bachelor’s degree preferably in
journalism, mass communications, or any related course from a recognized college or
university, a first grade civil service cligible or its equivalent and must have acquired at
least three (3) years experience in writing articles and research papers, or writing for print,
television, or broadcast media,

(b) The City Information Officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The term of the City Information Officer shall be coterminous with that of the
appointing authority;

(a) The City Information Officer shall take charge of the Office of the City
Information and Community Relations Department, and shall:

(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and
provide technical assistance and support to the City Mayor in providing the appropriate
information and research data required for the delivery of basic services and provision of
adequate facilities so that the public becomes aware of said services and may fully avail of
the same;

(2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City Mayor,
implement the same, particularly those which have to do with public information and
research data to support programs and projects which the City Mayor is empowered to

implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide;

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may be required by law or ordinance, and nongovernmental organization to be furnished

to said agencies and organization

(5) Maintain effective liaison with the various sectors of the community on matters
and issues that affect the livelihood and the quality of life of the City's inhabitants and

encourage support for programs of the local and National Government;

(6) Be in the frontline in providing information during and in the aftermath of man-
made and natural calamities and disasters or calamities, with special attention to the
victims thereof, to help minimize injuries and casualties during and after the emergency,

and to accelerate relief and rehabilitation;

(7) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City Mayor on all
matters relative to public information and research data as it relates to the total

socioeconomic development of the City; and

(8) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those that are

prescribed by law or ordinance.

SECTION 50. The City Cooperatives Officer.

(a) The City Cooperatives Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of
the City of Ipil, of good moral character, a holder of a bachelor's degree preferably in
business administration with special training on cooperatives or any related course from a
recognized college or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent and
must have acquired at least five (5) years experience on cooperative development,
organization, and management.

(b) The City Cooperatives Officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments
and allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City Cooperatives Officer shall take charge of the Office of the
Development of Cooperatives, and shall:

(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and
provide technical assistance and support to the City Mayor in carrying out measures to
ensure the delivery of basic services and the provision of facilities through the development
of cooperatives, and in providing access to such services and facilities;

(2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City Mayor,
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cooperatives principles and methods in programs which the City Mayor is empowered to
implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide;

(3) Assist in the organization of cooperatives;

(4) Provide technical and other forms of assistance to existing cooperatives to
enhance their viability as an economic enterprise and social organization;

(5) Assist cooperatives in establishing linkages with government agencies and
nongovernment organizations involved in the promotion and integration of the concept of
cooperatives in the livelihood of the people and other community activities;

(6) Be in the frontline of cooperative organization, rehabilitation or viability-
enhancement, particularly during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural calamities
or disasters, to aid in their survival and, if necessary, subsequent rehabilitation;

(7) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City Mayor on all
other matters relative to cooperatives development and viability enhancement which will
improve the livelihood and quality of life of the inhabitants; and

(8) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those that are

prescribed by law or ordinance.

SECTION 51. The City Population Officer.

(a) The City Population Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of
the City of Ipil, of good moral character, a holder of a bachelor’s degree in any of the social
science discipline conferred by a recognized college or university, and preferably
specialized training in population development, a first grade civil service eligible or its
equivalent and must have acquired at least five (5) years experience in the implementation
of programs on population development or responsible parenthood.

(b) The City Population Officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City Population Officer shall take charge of the Office on Population
Development, and shall:

(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and

provide technical assistance and support to the City mayor in carrying out measures to
ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate facilities through the
integration of the population development principles and in providing access to said

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implement the same, particularly those which have to do with the integration of population
development principles and methods in program and projects which the City Mayor is

empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to

provide; and
(3) Assist the City Mayor in the implementation of the constitutional provisions

relative to population development and the promotion of responsible parenthood;

(4) Establish and maintain an updated data bank for program operations,
development planning and an educational program to ensure the people's participation

and understanding of population development;

(5) Implement appropriate training programs responsive to the cultural heritage of

the inhabitants; and

(6) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those that are

prescribed by law or ordinance.

SECTION 52. The City Agriculturist.

(a) The City Agriculturist must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City
of Ipil, of good moral character, a holder of a bachelor's degree in agriculture or any other
related course conferred by a recognized college or university, a first grade civil service
cligible or its equivalent, and must have practiced the agriculture profession or acquired at
least five (5) years experience in agriculture or a related field.

(b) The City Agriculturist shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
allowances as may be determined by law.

(©) The City Agriculturist shall take charge of the Office for Agricultural Services,
and shall:

(1) Formulate measures for consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and
provide technical assistance and support to the City Mayor in carrying out measures to
ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate facilities relative to
agricultural services;

(2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City Mayor,

implement the same, particularly those which have to do with agricultural programs
and projects which the City Mayor is empowered to implement and which the

Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide;

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processing and marketing of agricultural and aqua-cultural and marine products are

extended to farmers, fishermen, and local entrepreneurs;

(Gi) Conduct or cause to be conducted location-specific agricultural researches and
assist in making available the appropriate technology arising out of and disseminating
information on basic research on crops, prevention and control of plant diseases and

pests, and other agricultural matters which will maximize productivity;

(iii) Assist in the City Mayor in the establishment and extension services of

demonstration farms on aquaculture and marine products;
(iv) Enforce rules and regulations relating to agriculture and aquaculture; and

(v) Coordinate with government agencies and nongovernmental organizations
which promote agricultural productivity through applied technology compatible with

environmental integrity.

(4) Be in the frontline in the delivery of basic agricultural services and provide
technical advice to farmers and fisher-folk in the adoption of critical climate adaptation
and disaster mitigation practices and techniques, and ensure the availability of staple food
such as rice, com, and produce especially in preparation for an impending natural calamity,

and in the aftermath of man-made or natural disasters;

(5) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City Mayor on all
other matters related to agriculture and aquaculture which will improve the livelihood

and living conditions of the inhabitants; and

(6) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those that are

prescribed by law or ordinance.

SECTION §3. The City Human Resource Management Officer.

(a) The City Human Resource Management Officer must be a citizen of the
Philippines, a resident of the City of Ipil of good moral character, a holder of a bachelor's
degree preferably in human resource, psychology, and other related course conferred by a
recognized college or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent and
must have acquired at least five (5) years experience in organization design and strategic
workforce planning, recruitment and staffing, performance management, compensation
and benefits, and training and development traffic management immediately preceding the

date of appointment.

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(b) The City Human Resource Management Officer shall receive compensation,

emoluments, and allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City Human Resource Management Officer shall take charge of the City

Human Resource and Management Office, and shall:

(1) Develop a human resource management plan aimed at improving the
productivity and professional growth of the City Government's employees, and
recommend the same to the City Mayor, and if warranted, to the Sangguniang
Panlungsod for approval and implementation;

(2) Ensure that the recruitment, selection and placement is based on merit
and fitness;

(3) Design, develop, coordinate, implement, deliver and evaluate training
programs that support organization objectives that are aligned with the
organizations strategic plans;

(4) Develop and implement heads and staff development programs that
support the organizations succession plans;

(5) Ensure the implementation of a Strategic Performance Management
System that includes individual Performance Contracts, ensures results-based
performance, and the provision of rewards and recognition for outstanding
performance and loyalty in the service; and

(6) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers

as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.

SECTION 54. The City Tourism Officer.

(a) The City Tourism Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the
City of Ipil, of good moral character, a holder of a bachelor's degree in tourism or a related
field conferred by a recognized college or university, and preferably specialized training in
tourism development, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent, and must have
acquired at least five (5) years experience in implementing programs on tourism
development.

(b) The City Tourism Officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City Tourism Officer shall assist the City mayor and the local tourism
council in developing and implementing programs and shall:

(1) Encourage the LGU to enact local legislation adopting the Department of

Tourism (DOT) accreditation stands for tourism facilities and services;

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(2) Ensure a pleasant experience and stay of tourists while at the same time

protecting the interests, welfare and rights of the City;

(3) Develop tourist products and destinations that will benefit the City and its local

community:

(4) Pursue the implementation of the national tourism master plans, the national

ecotourism strategy and the area specific plans of the national and LGUs;

(5) Support the LGU in promoting festivals, fiestas and other tourism-related

(6) Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as
provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended,and those that are

prescribed by law or ordinance.

SECTION 55. The Public Order and Safety Officer.

The City Public Order and Safety Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a
resident of the City of Ipil, of good moral character, a holder of a bachelor's degree from a
recognized college or university and a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He
must have acquired experience in public safety management for at least five (5) years

immediately preceding the date of his appointment

ARTICLE VII
THE CITY FIRE STATION SERVICE, THE CITY JAIL,
SERVICE, THE CITY SCHOOLS DIVISION, AND THE CITY
PROSECUTION SERVICE

SECTION 56. The City Fire Station Service.
(a) There shall be established in the City of Ipil at least one (1) fire station with
adequate personnel, firefighting facilities and equipment, subject to the standards, rules and

regulations that may be promulgated by the DILG. The City shall provide necessary site

for the station.

(b) The City Fire Station Service shall be responsible for the provision of various
emergency services such as rescue and evacuation of injured people related to fire incidents
and, in general, fire prevention and suppression measures to secure the safety of life and
property of the citizenry

(©) The City Fire Station Service shall be headed by a City Fire Marshal whose
qualifications shall be as provided under Republic Act No. 9263, as amended, otherwise

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known as the "Bureau of Fire Protection and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology

Professionalization Act of 2004",

SECTION 57. The City Jail Service.

(a) At least five (5) months from the commencement of the corporate existence of
the City, the DILG shall establish and maintain a secured, clean, adequately equipped and
sanitary jail facility for the custody and safekeeping of prisoners, any fugitive from justice,
or person detained awaiting investigation or trial or transfer to the national penitentiary, or
a violent mentally-ill persona who may endanger oneself or the safety of others, as duly
certified by the proper medical health officer, prior to the transfer ot such person toa mental
institution.

(b) The City Jail Service shall be headed by a City Jail Warden whose qualifications
shall be provided for under Republic Act No. 9263, as amended, otherwise known as the
“Bureau of Fire Protection and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
Professionalization Act of 2004”, The Provincial Jail Warden shall assist in the immediate
rehabilitation of individuals or detention of prisoners. Great care must be exercised so that
human rights of these prisoners are respected and protected, and their spiritual and physical
well-being are properly and promptly attended to.

SECTION $8. The City Schools Division.- The Department of Education
(DepEd) shall establish and maintain a City Schools Division of the City of Ipil whose area
of jurisdiction will cover all the school districts within the City.

The City Schools Division shall be headed by a City Schools Division
Superintendent who must possess the necessary qualifications required by the DepEd

SECTION 59. The City Prosecution Service.

(a) The Department of Justice (DOJ) shall, within two (2) months from the
commencement of the corporate existence of the City, establish and maintain a prosecution
service. It shall be headed by a City Prosecutor, who shall be assigned by such number of
assistant prosecutors as may be necessary, and whose qualifications, manner of
appointment, rank, salary and benefits shall be governed by existing laws covering
prosecutors in the DOJ. The City Prosecution Service shall be organizationally part of the
DOJ, and under the supervision and control of the Secretary of the DOJ.

(b) The City Prosecutor shall handle the criminal prosecution in the municipal trial

courts in the City as well as in the regional trial courts, for criminal cases originating in the

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territory of the City, and shall render to or for the City such services as are required by law,

ordinance, or regulation of the DOJ.

(c) The Secretary of Justice shall always ensure the adequacy and quality of
prosecution service in the City and for this purpose, shall, in the absence or lack or
insufficiency in number of assistant city prosecutors as provided hereinabove, designate
from among the assistant provincial prosecutors a sufficient number (o perform and

discharge the function of the City Prosecution Service as provided hereinabove.

ARTICLE IX
THE CITY REGISTRY OF DEEDS

SECTION 60. The City Registry of Deeds Office. - There shall be established in
the City a Registry of Deeds Office, subject to the standards, rules, and regulations as may
be promulgated by the DOJ, which shall discharge its duties under the general supervision
of the Administrator of the Land Registration Authority and the Secretary of the DOJ.

SECTION 61. The City Register of Deeds.
(a) The City Register of Deeds shail be the head of the City Registry of Deeds
Office, He must be a citizen of the Philippines, of good moral character, a member of the
Integrated Bar, and must have practiced his profession for at least five (5) years
immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
(b) The City Register of Deeds shall receive such compensation, emoluments, and
allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City Register of Deeds shall take charge of the City Registry of Deeds

Office and shall perform such duties and functions and exerci

such other powers as

provided by law.

ARTICLE X
TRANSITORY AND FINAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 62. Municipal Ordinances Existing at the Time of the Approval of
this Act. - All municipal ordinances of Ipil existing at the time of the approval of this Act
shall continue to be in force within the City of Ipil untit the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall

provide otherwise.

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Section 63, Plebiscite. - The City of Ipil shall acquire corporate existence upon the
ratification of its creation by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified voters in a
plebiscite to be conducted within sixty (60) days from the approval of this Act.

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) shall conduct and supervise such
plebiscite. The expenses for such plebiscite shall be borne by Ipil.

SECTION 64. Holdover Authority of the Officials of Ipil. - The present clective

officials of Ipil shall continue to exercise their powers and functions until such time that a

new election is held and the duly-elected officials shall have already qualified and assumed
their offices. Appointive officials and employees of Ipil shall, likewise, continue exercising
their functions and duties and they shall automatically be absorbed by the City Goverment
of the City of Ipil.

SECTION 65. Succession Clause. - The City of Ipil shall succeed to all the assets,

properties, liabilities and obligations of Ipil

SECTION 66. Election of Provincial Governor and Sangguniang Panlalawigan
Members of the Province of Zamboanga Sibugay. - The qualified voters of the City of
Ipil shal! be qualified to vote and run for any elective position in the elections for provincial
governor, provincial vice govemor, Sangguniang Panlalawigan members and other

lective offices of the Province of Zamboanga Sibugay.

SECTION 67. Jurisdiction of the Province of Zamboanga Sibugay. - The City of
Ipil shall, unless otherwise provided by law, continue to be under the jurisdiction of the
Province of Zamboanga Sibugay.

SECTION 68. Suspension of Increase in Rates of Local Taxes. - No increase in
the rates of local taxes shall be imposed by the City of Ipil within the period of five (5)

years from its acquisition of corporate existence

SECTION 69. Legislative District. - Until otherwise provided by law, the City of
Ipil shall continue to be part of the Second Legislative District of the Province of

Zamboanga Sibugay.

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SECTION 70. Applicability of Laws. - The provisions of the Local Government
Code of 1991, as amended, and such other laws as are applicable to component cities shall

govern the City of Ipil insofar as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 71. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason or reasons, any part or
provision of this Charter shall be held unconstitutional, invalid or inconsistent with the
Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, the other parts or provisions hereof which

are not affected shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 72. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its

publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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