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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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23 FEB 22 P2 :27
RECEIVED BY:
SENATE ^
S B. No. 1919
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF MALAY IN THE PROVINCE OF AKLAN 
INTO A COMPONENT CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF MALAY
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Municipality of Malay is a first-class municipality and the tourism capital of 
the Province of Akian. It is composed of seventeen (17) barangays encompassing a 
total land area of 5,184.78 hectares including the Island of Boracay and other nearby 
islands. Based on 2020 census data, Malay has posted a total population of 60,077. 
The total population of Malay accounted for about 9.76 percent of Akian's population 
in 2020. In 2018 and 2019, it has an Annual Average Income (AAI) of Php 169.832 
million as certified by the DBM.
Pursuant to Republic Act No. 7160 or the 1991 Local Government Code, as 
amended, the Municipality of Malay possesses the minimum requirements for cityhood. 
It has an annual income above PlOO million and is exempted from the land area 
requirement as it is comprised of two (2) or more islands, as certified by the DENR- 
Land Management Bureau.
As home to the world-famous Boracay Island, the Municipality of Malay is known 
for its tourism industry. Boracay tourism alone generated a total revenue of Php 62.31 
billion from tourist arrivals. In fact, Malay ranked as top 9 among all the municipalities 
in the Philippines in terms of local revenue collections amounting to Php 365,723,937 
and was awarded a Certificate of Achievement by the Bureau of Local Government and 
Finance.
In 2018, the Municipality of Malay and the Boracay Inter-agency Task Force 
undertook aggressive pollution control and preventative measures, ecosystem recovery 
and rehabilitation, and a 6-month island closure and rehabilitation. Affected families, 
businesses, and the work force received ongoing social service support.


Aside from its robust revenue-generating sectors, Malay is prepared for cityhood 
due to its dedication to sustainable growth while consistently delivering the 
fundamental socioeconomic services for its citizens, such as healthcare, education, 
housing, food security, peace and order, disaster risk reduction and response, and the 
development of basic infrastructure.
This bill seeks to convert the Municipality of Malay in the Province of Akian into 
a component city to be known as the City of Malay. The conversion of the Municipality 
of Malay into a component city of the Province of Akian will increase its potential and 
capacity to draw new local and foreign investments, hence accelerating its economic 
growth and development and improving the delivery of social services to its 
constituents.
In view of aforementioned considerations, the passage of this bill is earnestly
sought.
R. MARCOS


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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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23 FEB 22 P2 :27
RLCEIvtD BY.
SENATE
S.B. No.
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF MALAY IN THE PROVINCE OF AKLAN 
INTO A COMPONENT CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF MALAY
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
Article I
General Provisions
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SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Charter of the City of
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Malay".
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SEC. 2. The City of Malay. - The Municipality of Malay is hereby converted into
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component city to be known as the City of Malay, hereinafter referred to as the City,
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which shall comprise of the present territory of the Municipality of Malay in the Province
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of Akian. The territorial jurisdiction of the City shall be within the present metes and
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bounds of the City of Malay.
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SEC. 3. Corporate Powers of the City. - The City constitutes a political body
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corporate and as such is endowed with the attribute of perpetual succession and
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possessed of the powers which pertain to a municipal corporation, to be exercised in
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conformity with the provisions of this Charter. The City shall have the following
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corporate powers;
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(a) To have a continuous succession in its corporate name;
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(b) To sue and be sued;
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(c) To have and use a corporate seal;
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(d) To acquire and convey real or personal property;
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(e) To enter into contracts; and


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(f) To exercise such other powers as are granted to corporations, subject
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to the limitations provided in this Act and other laws.
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SEC. 4. General Powers of the City. - The City shall have a common seal and
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may alter the same at pleasure. It shall exercise the powers to levy taxes, close and
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open roads, streets, alleys, parks, or squares subject to the provisions of the
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Constitution and existing laws. It may take, purchase, receive, hold, lease, convey and
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dispose of real and personal property for the general interest of the city, condemn
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private property for public use, contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued,
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prosecute and defend to final judgment and execution suits, wherein said city is a
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party, and exercise all the powers as are granted to a corporation and/or hereinafter
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conferred.
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SEC. 5. Liability for Damages. - The city and its officials shall not be exempt
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from liability for death or injury to persons or damage to property done or caused as
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a consequence or result of the discharge or performance of official functions within
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the scope of their duties.
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SEC. 6. Jurisdiction of the City. - The jurisdiction of the City of Malay, for police
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purposes only, shall be coextensive with its territorial jurisdiction and for the purpose
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of protecting and ensuring the purity of the water supply of the city, such police
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jurisdiction shall also extend over all territory within the drainage area of such water
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supply, or within one hundred meters of any reservoir, conduit, canal, aqueduct, or
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pumping station used in connection with the city water service. The city court of the
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city shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the city or municipal courts of adjoining
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municipalities or cities, to try crimes and misdemeanors committed within said
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drainage area, or within said spaces of one hundred (100) meters. The court first
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taking cognizance of such an offense shall have jurisdiction to try said cases to the
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exclusion of others. But any license that may be issued within said zone, area or spaces
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shall be granted by the proper authorities of the city or municipality concerned, and
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the fees arising therefrom shall accrue to the treasury of the said city or municipality.
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Article II
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City Officials in General
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SEC. 7. Officials of the City of Malay. - (a) There shall be in the City of Malay
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a City Mayor, a Vice Mayor, Sangguniang Panlungsod Members. The mandatory
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appointive city officials are as follows:
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1. Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod
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2. City Treasurer and an Assistant City Treasurer
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3. City Assessor and an Assistant City Assessor


Accountant 
Budget Officer
Planning and Development Coordinator
Engineer
Health Officer
Civil Registrar
Administrator
Legal Officer
Veterinarian
Social Welfare and Development Officer 
General Services Officer 
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer
14 b. In addition, thereto, the city mayor may appoint the following officials:
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Population Officer
Environment and Natural Resources Officer
Cooperatives Officer
Human Resource Management Officer
Public Employment and Service Officer
Procurement Management Officer
College Administrator
Zoning Administrator
Business Processing and Licensing Officer
Economic Enterprise and Development Officer
Chief Transportation Regulation Officer
Disaster Risks Reduction Management Officer
Tourism Officer
Building Official
Internal Auditor
Sports Development Officer
Public Order and Safety Officer
Trade and Industry Officer
Economic Investment and Promotion Officer
Housing and Community Development and Resettlement Officer
Barangay and Community Relations Officer
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25. City Research and Development Officer
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26. City Public Affairs and Information Services Officer
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27. City Youth Development Officer
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28. City Information Technology Officer
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29. City Person with Disability Affairs Officer
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30. Senior Citizen's Affair Officer
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There shall be a City Repair and Maintenance Division under the Office of the
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City General Officer.
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The City of Malay shall maintain a City Fire Station to be headed by a City Fire
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Marshal and a City Jail to be headed by a City Jail Warden.
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The City of Malay may:
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1. Maintain existing offices not mentioned in subsections hereof;
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2. Create such other offices as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of the
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City; or
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3. Consolidate the functions of any office with those of another in the interest of
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efficiency and economy.
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Unless otherwise provided herein, all appointive city officials of the City shall be
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appointed by the City Mayor with the concurrence of the majority of all the
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Sangguniang Panlungsod Members, subject to Civil Service Law, rules and regulations.
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The Sangguniang Panlungsod shall act on the appointment within fifteen (15) days
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from the date of its submission otherwise the same shall be deemed confirmed.
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Article III
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The City Mayor and City Vice Mayor
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SEC. 8. The City Mayor. - The City Mayor shall be the chief executive of the
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City. He shall be elected at large by the qualified voters of the City. No person shall be
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eligible for the position of the City Mayor unless at the time of the election he is at
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least twenty-one (21) years of age, an actual resident of the City for at least one (1)
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year prior to his election, and a qualified voter therein. He shall hold office for three
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(3) years unless sooner removed and shall receive a minimum monthly compensation
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corresponding to Salary Grade Thirty (30) as prescribed under Republic Act No. 6758
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and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant thereto.
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The City Mayor, as Chief Executive of the city government, shall exercise such
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powers and perform such duties and functions as provided herein.


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(a) Exercise those powers expressly granted to him by law, those necessarily
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implied therefrom as well as powers necessary, appropriate or incidental for the
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efficient and effective governance of the city, and those which are essential to the
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promotion of general welfare:
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1. Determine the guidelines of city policies and be responsible to the
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Sangguniang Panlungsod for the program of government;
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2. Direct the formulation of the City Development Plan, with the assistance of
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the City Development Council, and upon approval thereof by the Sangguniang
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Panlungsod, implement the same;
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3. Present the program of government and propose policies and projects for the
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consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod at the opening of the regular session of
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the Sangguniang Panlungsod every calendar year and as often as may be deemed
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necessary as the general welfare of the inhabitants and the needs of the city
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government may require;
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(b) Initiate and propose legislative measures to the Sangguniang Panlungsod as often
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as may be deemed necessary, provide such information and data needed or requested
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by said Sanggunian in the performance of its legislative functions;
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5 Appoint all officials and employees whose salaries and wages are wholly or
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mainly paid out of city funds and whose appointments are not otherwise provided for
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in this Act, as well as those he may be authorized by law to appoint;
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6. Represent the city in all its business transactions and sign in its behalf all
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bonds, contracts and obligations, and such other documents upon authority of the
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Sangguniang Panlungsod or pursuant to law or ordinance;
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7. Carry out such emergency measures as may be necessary during and in the
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aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and calamities,
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8. Determine the time, manner and place of payment of salaries or wages of the
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officials and employees of the city, in accordance with law or ordinance;
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9. Allocate and assign office space to the city and other officials and employees
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who, by law or ordinance, are entitled to such space in the city hall and other buildings
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owned or leased by the city government;
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Ensure that all executive officials and employees of the city faithfully
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discharge their duties and functions as provided by law and this Act, and cause to be
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instituted administrative or judicial proceedings against any official or employee of the
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city who may have committed an offense in the performance of his official duties.


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11. Examine the books, records and other documents for all offices, officials,
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agents or employees of the city and, in aid of his executive powers and authority,
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require all national officials and employees stationed in or assigned to the city to make
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available to him such books, records and other documents in their custody, except
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those classified by law as confidential;
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12. Furnish copies of executive orders issued by him to the provincial governor
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within seventy-two (72) hours after their issuance;
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13. Visit component barangays of the city at least once every six (6) months to
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deepen his understanding of problems and conditions, listen and give appropriate
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counsel to local officials and inhabitants of general laws and ordinances which
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especially concern them, and otherwise conduct visits and inspection to ensure that
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the governance of the city will improve the quality of life of the inhabitants,
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14. Act on leave applications of officials and employees appointed by him and
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the commutation of the monetary value of their leave credits in accordance with law;
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15. Authorize official trips of city officials and employees outside of the city for a
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period not exceeding thirty (30) days; 16. Call upon any national official or employee
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stationed or assigned to the city to advise him on matters affecting the city and to
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make recommendations thereon; coordinate with said official or employee in the
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formulation and implementation of plans, programs and projects, and, when
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appropriate, initiate any administrative or judicial action against a national government
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official or employee who may have committed an offense in the performance of his
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official duties while stationed in or assigned to the city;
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17. Authorize payment for medical care, necessary transportation, subsistence,
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hospital or medical fees of city officials and employees who are injured while in the
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performance of their official duties and functions, subject to availability of funds;
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18. Solemnize marriages, any provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding,
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19. Conduct an annual Palarong Panlungsod, which shall feature traditional
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sports and disciplines included in national and international games, in coordination
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with the Department of Education, Culture and Sports; and
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20. Submit to the Provincial Governor the following reports: an Annual Report
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containing a summary of all matters pertinent to the management, administration and
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development of the city and all information and data relative to its political, social and
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economic conditions; and Supplemental Reports when unexpected events and
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situations arise at any time during the year, particularly when man-made or natural
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disasters or calamities affect the general welfare of the city;


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(b) Enforce all laws and ordinances relative to the governance of the city and exercise
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of its appropriate corporate powers, as well as implement all approved policies,
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programs, projects, services, and activities of the city:
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1. Ensure that the acts of the city's component barangays and of its officials and
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employees are within the scope of their prescribed powers, duties and functions;
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2. Call conventions, conferences, seminars or meetings of elective and appointive
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officials of the city, including national officials and employees stationed in or assigned
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to the city, at such time and place and on such subject as he may deem important for
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the promotion of the general welfare of the city and its inhabitants;
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3. Issue such executive orders for the faithful and appropriate enforcement and
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execution of laws and ordinances;
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4. Be entitled to carry the necessary firearm within his territorial jurisdiction;
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5. Act as the deputized representative of the National Police Commission,
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formulate the peace and order plan of the city and, upon its approval, implement the
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same; and as such exercise general and operational control and supervision over the
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local police forces in the city in accordance with Republic Act No. 6975; and
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6. Call upon the appropriate law enforcement agencies to suppress disorder, riot,
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lawless violence, rebellion or sedition, or to apprehend violators of the law when public
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interest so requires and the city police forces are inadequate to cope with the situation
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or the violators.
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(c) Initiate and maximize the generation of resources and revenues, and apply the
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same to the implementation of development plans, program objectives and priorities,
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particularly those resources and revenues programmed for agro-industrial
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development and countryside growth and progress:
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1. Require each head of an office or department to prepare and submit an
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Estimate of Appropriations for the ensuing calendar year, in accordance with the
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budget preparation process in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government
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Code of 1991;
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2. Ensure that all taxes and other revenues of the city are collected, and that
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city funds are applied to the payment of expenses and settlement of obligations of the
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city in accordance with law or ordinance;
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3. Issue licenses and permits and suspend or revoke the same for any violation
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of the conditions upon which said licenses or permits have been issued, pursuant to
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law or ordinance;


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4. Issue permits, without need of approval thereof from any national agenq^, for
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the holding of activities for any charitable or welfare purpose, excluding prohibited
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games of chance or shows contrary to law, public policy and public morals;
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5. Require owners of illegally constructed houses, buildings or other structures
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to obtain the necessary permit, subject to such fines and penalties as may be imposed
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by law or ordinance, or to make necessary changes in the construction of the same
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when said construction violates any law or ordinance, or to order the demolition or
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removal of said house, building or structure within the period prescribed by law or
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ordinance;
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6. Adopt adequate measures to safeguard and conserve land, mineral, marine
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and other resources of the city;
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7. Provide efficient and effective property and supply management in the city;
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and protect the funds, credits, rights and other properties of the city; and
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8. Institute or cause to be instituted administrative or judicial proceedings for
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violations of ordinances in the collection of taxes fees or charges and for the recovery
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of funds and property; and cause the city to be defended against all suits to ensure
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that its interests, resources, and rights shall be adequately protected.
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(d) Ensure the delivery of basic services and the provision of adequate facilities and,
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in addition thereto:
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1. Ensure that the construction and repair of roads and highways funded by the
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national government shall be, as far as practicable, carried out in a spatially contiguous
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manner and in coordination with the construction and repair of the roads and bridges
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of the city; and
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2. Coordinate the implementation of technical services, including public works
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and infrastructure programs, rendered by national offices.
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(e) Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as
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provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government
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Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
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SEC. 9. The City Vice Mayor. - There shall be a City Vice Mayor who shall be
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elected in the same manner as the City Mayor and shall at the time of his election
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possess the same qualifications as the City Mayor. He shall hold office for three (3)
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years, unless sooner removed, and shall receive a monthly compensation


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corresponding to Salary Grade Twenty-six (SG 26) as prescribed under Republic Act
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No. 6758 and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant thereto.
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The City Vice Mayor shall:
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(a) Act as presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and sign all warrants
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drawn on the City Treasury for the Sangguniang Panlungsod,
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(b) Subject to Civil Service Law, rules and regulations, appoint all officials and
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employees of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, except those whose manner of
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appointment is specifically provided for under existing laws;
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(c) Assume the Office of the City Mayor for the unexpired term of the latter in
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the event of permanent vacancy;
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(d) Exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the City Mayor
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in cases of temporary vacancy; and
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(e) Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as
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provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government
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Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
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Article IV
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The Sangguniang Panlungsod
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SEC. 10. The Sangguniang Panlungsod. - The Sangguniang Panlungsod, the
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legislative body of the city, shall be composed of the City Vice Mayor as Presiding
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Officer, the regular Sanggunian Members, the President of the City Chapter of the Liga
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ng mga Barangay, the President of the Panlungsod na Pederasyon ng mga
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Sangguniang Kabataan, and the Sectoral Representatives, as members.
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The regular member shall be elected by district with each district electing five
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(5) members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, as follows:
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(1) The Ist district is composed of the fourteen (14) barangays that is
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geographically located in Mainland Malay; Barangay Caticlan, Sambiray, Argao,
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Napaan, Cogon, Cubay Norte, Cubay Sur, Nabaoy, Motag, Balusbos, Poblacion,
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Dumlog, Kabulihan and Naasug; and
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(2) The 2nd district is composed of the three barangays in Boracay Island:
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Manomanoc, Balabag and Yapak.
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In addition thereto, there shall be three (3) sectoral representatives: one (1)
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from the women; and, as shall be determined by the Sangguniang Panlungsod within


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ninety (90) days prior to the holding of the local elections, one (1) from the agricultural
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or industrial workers, and one (1) from the other sectors, including the urban poor,
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indigenous cultural communities and disabled persons.
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The regular members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and the sectoral
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representatives shall be elected in the manner as may be provided for by law. The
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elective members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall possess the same qualifications
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as that of the City Mayor and City Vice Mayor except that candidates for said positions
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must be at least eighteen (18) years of age on election day.
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The Sangguniang Panlungsod shall:
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(a) Approve ordinances and pass resolutions necessary for an efficient and
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effective city government and, in this connection, shall:
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1. Review all ordinances approved by the Sangguniang Barangay and executive
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orders issued by the Punong Barangay to determine whether these are within the
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scope of the prescribed powers of the Sanggunian and of the Punong Barangay;
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2. Maintain peace and order by enacting measures to prevent and suppress
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lawlessness, disorder, riot, violence, rebellion or sedition and impose penalties for the
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violation of said ordinances;
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3. Approve ordinances imposing a fine not exceeding Five thousand pesos (Php
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5,000.00) or an imprisonment for a period not exceeding one (1) year, or both at the
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discretion of the court, for the violation of a city ordinance;
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4. Adopt measures to protect the inhabitants of the city from the harmful effects
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of man-made or natural disasters and calamities, and to provide relief services and
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assistance for victims during and in the aftermath of said disasters or calamities and
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in their return to productive livelihood following said events;
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5. Enact ordinances intended to prevent, suppress and impose appropriate
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penalties for habitual drunkenness in public places, vagrancy, mendicancy,
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prostitution, establishment and maintenance of houses of ill-repute, gambling and
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other prohibited games of chance, fraudulent devices and ways to obtain money or
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property, drug addiction, maintenance of drug dens, drug pushing, juvenile
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delinquency, the printing, distribution and exhibition of obscene or pornographic
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materials or publications, and such other activities inimical to the welfare and morals
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of the inhabitants of the city;
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6. Protect the environment and impose appropriate penalties for acts which
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endanger the environment, such as dynamite fishing and other forms of destructive
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fishing, illegal logging and smuggling of natural resources products and of endangered
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species of flora and fauna, slash-and-burn farming, and such other activities which
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result in pollution, acceleration of eutrophication of rivers and lakes or of ecological
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imbalance;
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7. Subject to the provisions of the Local Government Code and pertinent laws,
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determine the powers and duties of officials and employees of the city;
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8. Determine the positions and the salaries, wages, allowances and other
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emoluments and benefits of officials and employees paid wholly or mainly from city
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funds and provide for expenditures necessary for the proper conduct of programs,
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projects, services and activities of the city government;
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9. Authorize the payment of compensation to a qualified person not in the
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government service who fills up a temporary vacancy or grant honorarium to any
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qualified official or employee designated to fill a temporary vacancy in a concurrent
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capacity at the rate authorized by law;
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10. Provide a mechanism and the appropriate funds therefor, to ensure the
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safety and protection of all city government property, public documents, or records
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such as those relating to property inventory, land ownership, record of births,
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marriages, deaths, assessments, taxation, accounts, business permits, and such other
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records and documents of public interest in the offices and departments of the city
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government;
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11. When the finances of the city government allow, provide for additional
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allowances and other benefits to judges, prosecutors, public elementary and high
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school teachers, and other national government officials stationed in or assigned to
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the City;
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12. Provide legal assistance to barangay officials who, in the performance of
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their official duties or on the occasion thereof, have to initiate judicial proceedings or
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defend themselves against legal action, and
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13. Provide for group insurance or additional insurance coverage for all barangay
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officials, including members of Barangay Tanod brigades and other service units, with
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public or private insurance companies, when the finances of the city government allow
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said coverage.
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(b) Generate and maximize the use of resources and revenues for the
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development plans, program objectives and priorities of the City, with particular
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attention to agro-industrial development and citywide growth and progress:
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1. Approve the annual and supplemental budgets of the city government and
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appropriate funds for specific programs, projects, services and activities of the city, or
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for other purposes not contrary to law, in order to promote the general welfare of the
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city and its inhabitants;
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2. Subject to the provisions of Book II of the Local Government Code of 1991
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and applicable laws and upon the majority vote of all the members of the Sangguniang
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Panlungsod, enact ordinances levying taxes, fees and charges, prescribing the rates
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thereof for general and specific purposes, and granting tax exemptions, incentives or
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reliefs;
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3. Subject to the provisions of Book II of the Local Government Code and upon
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the majority vote of all the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, authorize the
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City Mayor to negotiate and contract loans and other forms of indebtedness;
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4. Subject to the provisions of Book II of the Local Government Code and
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applicable laws and upon the majority vote of all the members of the Sangguniang
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Panlungsod, enact ordinances authorizing the floating of bonds or other instruments
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of indebtedness, for the purpose of raising funds to finance development projects;
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5. Appropriate funds for the construction and maintenance or the rental of
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buildings for the use of the city; and upon the majority vote of all the members of the
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Sangguniang Panlungsod, authorize the City Mayor to lease to private parties such
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public buildings held in a proprietary capacity, subject to existing laws, rules and
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regulations;
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6. Prescribe reasonable limits and restrictions on the use of property within the
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jurisdiction of the city;
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7. Adopt a Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the city: Provided, that the
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formulation, adoption or modification of said plan shall be in coordination with the
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approved Provincial Comprehensive Land Use Plan;
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8. Reclassify lands within the jurisdiction of the city, subject to the pertinent
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provisions of the Local Government Code;
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9. Enact integrated zoning ordinances in consonance with the approved
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comprehensive land use plan, subject to existing laws, rules and regulations; establish
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fire limits or zones, particularly in populous centers; and regulate the construction,
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repair or modification of buildings within said fire limits or zones in accordance with
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the provisions of the Fire Code;
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10. Subject to national law, process and approve subdivision plans for residential,
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commercial, or industrial purposes and other development process, and to collect
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processing fees and other charges, the proceeds of which shall accrue entirely to the
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city. Provided, however, that where approval of a national agency or office is required,
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said approval shall not be withheld for more than thirty (30) days from receipt of the
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application. Failure to act on the application within the period stated above shall be
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deemed as approval thereof;
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11. Subject to the provisions of Book II of the Local Government Code, grant the
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exclusive privilege of constructing fish corrals or fish pens, or the taking or catching of
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bangus fry, prawn fry or kawag-kawag or fry of any species of fish within the city
7 
waters;
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12. With the concurrence of at least two-thirds (23) of all the members of the
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Sangguniang Panlungsod, grant tax exemptions, incentives or relief to entities engaged
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in community growth-inducing industries, subject to the provisions of the Local
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Government Code;
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13. Grant loans or provide grants to other local government units or to national,
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provincial, and city charitable, benevolent or educational institutions: Provided, That
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said institutions are operated and maintained within the City, and
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14. Regulate the inspection, weighing and measuring of articles of commerce.
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(c) Subject to the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991, enact ordinances
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granting franchises and authorizing the issuance of permits or licenses, upon such
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conditions and for such purposes intended to promote the general welfare of the
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inhabitants of the City and pursuant to this legislative authority, shall:
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1. Fix and impose reasonable fees and charges for all services rendered by the
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city government to private persons or entities;
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2. Regulate or fix license fees for any business or practice of profession within
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the city and the conditions under which the license for said business or practice of
24 
profession may be revoked and enact ordinances levying taxes thereon,
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3. Provide for and set the terms and conditions under which public utilities owned
26 
by the city shall be operated by the city government, and prescribe the conditions
27 
under which the same may be leased to private persons or entities, preferably
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cooperatives;
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4. Regulate the display of and fix the license fees for signs, signboards, or
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billboards at the place or places where the profession, or business advertised thereby
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is, in whole or in part, conducted;
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5. Any law to the contrary notwithstanding authorize and license the
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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
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prejudiced;
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6. Subject to the guidelines prescribed by the Department of Transportation and
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Communications, regulate the operation of tricycles and other public utility
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transportations; grant franchises for the operation thereof within the territorial
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jurisdiction of the city; and
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6. Prescribe reasonable limits and restrictions on the use of property within the
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jurisdiction of the city;
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7. Adopt a Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the city: Provided, that the
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formulation, adoption or modification of said plan shall be in coordination with the
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approved Provincial Comprehensive Land Use Plan;
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8. Reclassify lands within the jurisdiction of the city, subject to the pertinent
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provisions of the Local Government Code;
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9. Enact integrated zoning ordinances in consonance with the approved
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comprehensive land use plan, subject to existing laws, rules and regulations, establish
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fire limits or zones, particularly in populous centers; and regulate the construction,
17 
repair or modification of buildings within said fire limits or zones in accordance with
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the provisions of the Fire Code;
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10. Subject to national law, process and approve subdivision plans for residential,
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commercial, or industrial purposes and other development process, and to collect
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processing fees and other charges, the proceeds of which shall accrue entirely to the
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city. Provided, however, that where approval of a national agency or office is reguired,
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said approval shall not be withheld for more than thirty (30) days from receipt of the
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application. Failure to act on the application within the period stated above shall be
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deemed as approval thereof;
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11. Subject to the provisions of Book II of the Local Government Code, grant the
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exclusive privilege of constructing fish corrals or fish pens, or the taking or catching of
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bangus fry, prawn fry or kawag-kawag or fry of any species of fish within the city
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waters;
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12. With the concurrence of at least two-thirds (23) of all the members of the
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Sangguniang Panlungsod, grant tax exemptions, incentives or relief to entities engaged
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in community growth-inducing industries, subject to the provisions of the Local
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Government Code;
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13. Grant loans or provide grants to other local government units or to national,
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provincial, and city charitable, benevolent or educational institutions: Provided, That
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said institutions are operated and maintained within the City; and
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14. Regulate the inspection, weighing and measuring of articles of commerce.
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(c) Subject to the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991, enact ordinances
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granting franchises and authorizing the issuance of permits or licenses, upon such
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conditions and for such purposes intended to promote the general welfare of the
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inhabitants of the City and pursuant to this legislative authority, shall:
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1. Fix and impose reasonable fees and charges for all services rendered by the
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city government to private persons or entities;
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2. Regulate or fix license fees for any business or practice of profession within
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the city and the conditions under which the license for said business or practice of
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profession may be revoked and enact ordinances levying taxes thereon;
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3. Provide for and set the terms and conditions under which public utilities owned
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by the city shall be operated by the city government, and prescribe the conditions
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under which the same may be leased to private persons or entities, preferably
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cooperatives;
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4. Regulate the display of and fix the license fees for signs, signboards, or
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billboards at the place or places where the profession, or business advertised thereby
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is, in whole or in part, conducted;
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5. Any law to the contrary notwithstanding authorize and license the
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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
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prejudiced;
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6. Subject to the guidelines prescribed by the Department of Transportation and
26 
Communications, regulate the operation of tricycles and other public utility
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transportations; grant franchises for the operation thereof within the territorial
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jurisdiction of the city; and
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7. Upon approval by a majority vote of all the members of the Sangguniang
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Panlungsod, grant a franchise to any person, partnership, corporation or cooperative
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to do business within the city; establish, construct, operate and maintain ferries,
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wharves, markets, or slaughterhouses; or undertake such other activities within the
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city as may be allowed by existing laws: provided, that cooperatives shall be given
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preference in the grant of such franchise.
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(d) Regulate activities relative to the use of land, buildings and structures within
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the city in order to promote the general welfare and for said purpose, shall:
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1. Declare, prevent or abate any nuisance;
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2. Require that buildings and the premises thereof and any land within the city
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be kept and maintained in a sanitary condition; impose penalties for any violation
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thereof; or, upon failure to comply with said requirement, have the work done at the
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expense of the owner, administrator or tenant concerned; or require the filling up of
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any land or premises to a grade necessary for proper sanitation;
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3. Regulate the disposal of clinical and other wastes from hospitals, clinics and
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other similar establishments;
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4. Regulate the establishment, operation and maintenance of cafes, restaurants,
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beer houses, hotels, motels, inns, pension houses, lodging houses and other similar
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establishments, including tourist guides and transports;
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5. Regulate the sale, giving away or dispensing of any intoxicating malt, vino,
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mixed or fermented liquors at any retail outlet;
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6. Regulate the establishment and provide for the inspection of steam boilers or
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any heating device in buildings and the storage of inflammable and highly combustible
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materials within the city;
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7. Regulate the establishment, operation and maintenance of any entertainment
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or amusement facilities, including the theatrical performances, circuses, billiard pools,
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public dancing schools, public dance halls, sauna baths, massage parlors, and other
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places for entertainment or amusement; regulate such other events or activities for
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amusement or entertainment, particularly those which tend to disturb the community
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or annoy the inhabitants, or require the suspension or suppression of the same; or
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prohibit certain forms of amusement or entertainment in order to protect the social
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and moral welfare of the community;
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8. Provide for the impounding of stray animals; regulate the keeping of animals
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in homes or as part of a business, and the slaughter, sale or disposition of the same,
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and adopt measures to prevent and penalize cruelty to animals; and
9. Regulate the establishment, operation and maintenance of funeral parlors and 
the burial or cremation of the dead, subject to the existing laws, rules and regulations.
(e) Approve ordinances which shall ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the 
basic services and facilities as provided for under the Local Government Code and, in 
addition to said services and facilities, shall:
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1. Provide for the establishment, maintenance, protection and conservation of
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watersheds, tree parks, green belts and mangroves;
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2. Establish markets, slaughterhouses or animal corrals and authorize the
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operation thereof by the city government; and regulate the construction and operation
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of private markets, talipapas or other similar buildings and structures;
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3. Authorize the establishment, maintenance and operation by the city
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government of ferries, wharves and other structures intended to accelerate
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productivity related to marine life and the preservation thereof;
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4. Regulate the preparation and sale of meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, fruits,
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fresh dairy products and other foodstuffs for public consumption;
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5. Regulate the use of streets, avenues, alleys, sidewalks, bridges, parks and
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other public places and approve the construction, improvement, repair and
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maintenance of the same; establish bus and vehicle stops and terminals or regulate
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the use of the same by privately-owned vehicles which serve the public, regulate
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garages and the operation of conveyances for hire; designate stands to be occupied
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by public vehicles when not in use; regulate the putting up of signs, signposts, awnings
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and awning posts on the streets; and provide for the lighting, cleaning and sprinkling
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of streets and public places;
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6. Regulate the traffic on all streets and bridges; prohibit encroachments or
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obstacles thereon and, when necessary in the interest of public welfare, authorize the
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removal of encroachments and illegal construction in public places;
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7. Subject to existing laws, establish and provide for the maintenance, repair
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and operation of an efficient waterworks system to supply water for the inhabitants
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and purify the source of the water supply; regulate the construction, maintenance,
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repair and use of hydrants, pumps, cisterns and reservoirs; protect the purity and
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quantity of the water supply of the city and, for this purpose, extend the coverage of
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appropriate ordinances over all territory within the drainage area of said water supply
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and within one hundred meters (100 m) of the reservoir, conduit, canal, aqueduct,
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pumping station or watershed used in connection with the water service; and regulate
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the consumption, use or wastage of water and fix and collect charges therefor,
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8. Regulate the drilling and excavation of the ground for the laying of water, gas,
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sewer and other pipes and the construction, repair and maintenance of public drains,
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sewers, cesspools, tunnels and similar structures; regulate the placing of poles and the
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use of crosswalks, curbs and gutters; adopt measures to ensure public safety against
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open canals, manholes, live wires and other similar hazards to life and property; and
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regulate the construction and use of private water closets, privies and other similar
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structures in buildings and homes;
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9. Regulate the placing, stringing, attaching, installing, repair and construction
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of all gas mains, electric, telegraph and telephone wires, conduits, meters and other
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apparatus; and provide for the correction, condemnation or removal of the same when
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found to be dangerous, defective or otherwise hazardous to the welfare of the
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inhabitants;
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10. Subject to the availability of funds and to existing laws, rules and regulations,
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establish and provide for the operation of vocational and technical schools and similar
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post-secondary institutions and, with the approval of the Department of Education,
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Culture and Sports and subject to existing law on tuition fees, fix and collect reasonable
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tuition fees and other school charges in educational institutions supported by the city
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government;
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11. Establish a scholarship fund for poor but deserving students in schools
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located within its jurisdiction or for students residing within the city;
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12. Approve measures and adopt quarantine regulations to prevent the
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introduction and spread of diseases;
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13. Provide for an efficient and effective system of solid waste and garbage
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collection and disposal and prohibit littering and the placing or throwing of garbage,
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refuse and other filth and wastes;
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14. Provide for the care of disabled persons, paupers, the aged, the sick, persons
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of unsound mind, abandoned minors, juvenile delinquents, drug dependents, abused
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children and other needy and disadvantaged persons, particularly children and youth
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below eighteen (18) years of age; and, subject to the availability of funds, establish
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and provide for the operation of centers and facilities for said needy and disadvantaged
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persons;
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15. Establish and provide for the maintenance and Improvement of jails and
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detention centers, institute a sound jail management program, and appropriate funds
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for the subsistence of detainees and convicted prisoners in the city,
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16. Establish a city council whose purpose is the promotion of culture and the
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arts, coordinate with government agencies and nongovernmental organizations and,
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subject to the availability of funds, appropriate funds for the support and development
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of the same; and
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measures mutually beneficial to the elderly and to the community; provide incentives
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for nongovernmental agencies and entities and, subject to the availability of funds,
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appropriate funds to support programs and projects for the benefit of the elderly.
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(e) Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as 
provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government 
Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
Article V
Process of Legislation
SEC. 11. Internal Rules of Procedure. - 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 and procedure.
The rules of procedure shall provide for the following:
(a) The organization of the Sanggunian and the election of its officers as well as 
the creation of standing committees which shall include, but shall not be limited to, 
the Committees on Appropriations, Revenues, Engineering and Public Works, 
Education, Health, Women, Family, Human Rights, Youth and Sports Development, 
Environmental Protection, Peace and Order and Traffic, and Cooperatives; the general 
jurisdiction of each committee; and the election of the chairman and members of each 
committee;
(b) The order and calendar of business for each session;
(c) The legislative process;
(d) The parliamentary procedures which include the conduct of members during 
sessions;
(e) 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-third (23) vote of the Sanggunian Members: provided, 
further, that a member convicted by final judgment to imprisonment of at least one 
(1) year for any crime involving moral turpitude shall be automatically expelled from 
the Sanggunian; and
(f) Such other rules as the Sanggunian may adopt.
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SEC. 12. Full Disclosure of Financial and Business Interest of Sangguniang
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Panlungsod Members. - Every Sangguniang Panlungsod Member shall, upon
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assumption to office, make a full disclosure of his business and financial interest. He
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shall also disclose any business, financial, professional relationship or any relation by
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affinity or consanguinity within the fourth civil degree, which he may have with any
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person, firm or entity affected by any ordinance or resolution under consideration by
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the Sanggunian of which he is a member, which relationship may result in conflict of
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interest. Such relationship shall include:
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(a) Ownership of stock or capital, or investment in the entity or firm to which
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the ordinance or resolution may apply; and
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(b) Contracts or agreements with any person or entity which the ordinance or
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resolution under consideration may affect.
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In the absence of a specific constitutional or statutory provision applicable to this
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situation, "conflict of interest" refers in general to one where it may be reasonably
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deduced that a member of the Sanggunian may not act in the public interest due to
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some private, pecuniary or other personal considerations that may tend to affect his
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judgment to the prejudice of the service or the public.
-p|i0 disclosure reguired under this Act shall be made in writing and submitted to
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the Secretary of the Sanggunian or the Secretary of the Committee of which he is a
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member. The disclosure shall, in all cases, form part of the record of the proceedings
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and shall be made in the following manner:
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1. Disclosure shall be made before the member participates in the deliberations
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on the ordinance or resolution under consideration: provided, that if the member did
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not participate during the deliberations, the disclosure shall be made before voting on
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the ordinance or resolution on second and third readings, and
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2 Disclosure shall be made when a member takes a position or makes a privilege
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speech on a matter that may affect the business interest, financial connection or
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professional relationship described herein.
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SEC. 13. Sessions. - On the first day of the session immediately following the
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election of its members, the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall, by resolution, fix the day,
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time and place of its regular sessions. The minimum number of regular sessions shall
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be once a week for the Sangguniang Panlungsod and twice a month for the
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Sangguniang Barangay.
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Mayor or by a majority of the members of the Sanggunian.
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All Sanggunian sessions shall be open to the public unless a closed-door session
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is ordered by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members present, there being a
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quorum, in the public interest or for reasons of security, decency or morality. No two
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(2) sessions, regular or special, may be held in a single day.
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In the case of special sessions of the Sanggunian, a written notice to the
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members shall be served personally at the member's usual place of residence at least
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twenty-four (24) hours before the special session is held.
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Unless concurred in by two-thirds (23) vote of the Sanggunian Members present,
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there being a quorum, no other matters may be considered at a special session except
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those stated in the notice.
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The Sanggunian shall keep a journal and record of its proceedings which may
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be published upon resolution of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
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SEC. 14. Quorum. - A majority of all the members of the Sanggunian who have
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been elected and qualified shall constitute a quorum to transact official business.
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Should a question of quorum be raised during a session, the Presiding Officer shall
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immediately proceed to call the roll of the members and thereafter announce the
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results.
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Where there is no quorum, the Presiding Officer may declare a recess until such
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time as a quorum is constituted, or a majority of the members present may adjourn
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from day to day and may compel the immediate attendance of any member absent
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without justifiable cause by designating a member of the Sanggunian to be assisted
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by a member or members of the police force assigned in the territorial jurisdiction of
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the City of Malay, to arrest the absent member and present him at the session.
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If there is still no quorum despite the enforcement of the immediately preceding
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subsection, no business shall be transacted. The Presiding Officer, upon proper motion
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duly approved by the members present, shall then declare the session adjourned for
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lack of quorum.
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SEC. 15. Approval of Ordinances. - Every ordinance enacted by the
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Sangguniang Panlungsod shall be presented to the City Mayor. If the City Mayor
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approves the same, he shall affix his signature on each and every page thereof;
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otherwise, he shall veto it and return the same with his objections to the Sanggunian,
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which may proceed to reconsider the same. The Sanggunian may override the veto of
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the City Mayor by two-thirds (23) vote of all its members, thereby making the
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The veto shall be communicated by the City Mayor to the Sanggunian within ten
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(10) days; otherwise, the ordinance shall be deemed approved as if he had signed it.
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SEC. 16. Veto Power of the City Mayor. - The City Mayor may veto any
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ordinance of the Sangguniang Panlungsod on the ground that it is ultra vires or
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prejudicial to the public welfare, stating his reasons therefor in writing.
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The City Mayor shall have the power to veto any particular item or items of an
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appropriations ordinance, an ordinance or resolution adopting a local development
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plan and public investment program, or an ordinance directing the payment of money
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or creating liability. In such a case, the veto shall not affect the item or items which
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are not objected to. The vetoed item or items shall not take effect unless the
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Sangguniang Panlungsod overrides the veto in the manner herein provided; otherwise,
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the item or items in the appropriation ordinance of the previous year corresponding to
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those vetoed, if any, shall be deemed reenacted.
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The City Mayor may veto an ordinance or resolution only once. The Sanggunian
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may override the veto of the City Mayor by two-thirds (2/3) vote of all its members,
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thereby making the ordinance effective even without the approval of the City Mayor.
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SEC. 17. Review of Barangay Ordinances by Sangguniang Panlungsod. - Within
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ten (10) days after enactment, the Sangguniang Barangay shall furnish copies of all
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barangay ordinances to the Sangguniang Panlungsod for review as to whether the
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ordinances are consistent with law and city ordinances.
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If the Sangguniang Panlungsod fails to take action on barangay ordinances
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within thirty (30) days from receipt thereof, the same shall be deemed approved.
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If the Sangguniang Panlungsod finds the barangay ordinances inconsistent with
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law or city ordinances, the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall, within thirty (30) days from
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receipt thereof, return the same with its comments and recommendations to the
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Sangguniang Barangay concerned for adjustment, amendment or modification, in
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which case, the effectivity of the barangay ordinance is suspended until such time as
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the revision called for is effected.
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SEC. 18. Enforcement of Disapproved Ordinances or Resolutions. - Any attempt
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to enforce any ordinance or any resolution approving the Local Development Plan and
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Public Investment Program after the disapproval thereof, shall be sufficient ground for
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the suspension or dismissal of the official or employee concerned.
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SEC. 19. Effectivity of Ordinances or Resolutions. - Unless otherwise stated in
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the ordinance or the resolution approving the Local Development Plan and Public
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Investment Program, the same shall take effect after ten (10) days from the date a
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copy thereof is posted in a bulletin board at the entrance of the city hall of Malay, and
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in at least two (2) other conspicuous places in the City of Malay.
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Sanggunian to be assisted by a member or members of the police force assigned
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in the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Malay, to arrest the absent member and
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present him at the session.
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If there is still no quorum despite the enforcement of the immediately preceding
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subsection, no business shall be transacted. The Presiding Officer, upon proper motion
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duly approved by the members present, shall then declare the session adjourned for
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lack of quorum.
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The Secretary of the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall cause the posting of an
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ordinance or resolution in the bulletin board at the entrance of the City Hall of Malay,
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and in at least two (2) conspicuous places in the City of Malay not later than five (5)
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days after approval thereof. All ordinances or resolutions passed and enacted by the
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Sangguniang Panlungsod shall take effect immediately after the publication
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requirement.
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The text of the ordinance or resolution shall be disseminated and posted in
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Filipino or English and the Secretary of the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall record such
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fact in a book kept for the purpose, stating the date of approval and posting.
The main features of the ordinance or resolution duly enacted or adopted shall, 
in addition to being posted, be published once in a local newspaper of general 
circulation within the city: provided, that in the absence thereof the ordinance or 
resolution shall be published in any newspaper of general circulation: Provided, further, 
that the gist of all ordinances with the penal sanctions shall also be published in a 
newspaper of general circulation.
Article VI
Disqualification and Succession of Elective City Officials
SEC. 20. Disqualifications of Elective Public City Officials. - The following 
persons are disqualified from running for any elective position in the city:
(a) Those sentenced by final judgment for an offense involving moral turpitude 
or for an offense punishable by one (1) year or more of imprisonment, within two (2) 
years after serving sentence;
(b) Those removed from office as a result of an administrative case;
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(c) Those convicted by final judgment for violating the oath of allegiance to the 
Republic of the Philippines;
(d) Those with dual citizenship;
(e) 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; and
(g) The insane or feeble-minded.
SEC. 21. Permanent Vacancy in the Office of the City Mayor and City Vice Mayor. 
- If a permanent vacancy occurs in the office of the City Mayor, the City Vice Mayor 
concerned shall become the City Mayor. If a permanent vacancy occurs in the Offices 
of the Mayor or the City Vice Mayor, the highest ranking Sangguniang Panlungsod 
Member or, in case of his permanent incapacity, the second highest Sangguniang 
Panlungsod Member shall become the City Mayor or City Vice Mayor, as the case may 
be. Subsequent vacancies in said offices shall be filled automatically by the other 
Sanggunian Members according to their ranking as defined herein.
A tie between or among the highest ranking Sangguniang Panlungsod Members 
shall be resolved by the drawing of lots.
The successors as defined herein shall serve only the unexpired terms of their 
predecessors.
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For purposes of this act, a permanent vacancy arises when an elective local
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official fills a higher vacant office, refuses to assume office, fails to qualify, dies, is
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removed from office, voluntarily resigns, or is otherwise permanently incapacitated to
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discharge the functions of his office.
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For purposes of succession as provided in this Act, ranking in the Sanggunian
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shall be determined on the basis of the proportion of votes obtained by each winning
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candidate to the total number of registered voters in the city in the immediately
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preceding local election.
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SEC. 22. Permanent Vacancies in the Sangguniang Panlungsod. - Permanent
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vacancies in the Sangguniang Panlungsod where automatic succession as provided
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above does not apply shall be filled by appointment in the following manner:
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(b) Only the nominee of the political party under which the Sanggunian Member
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concerned had been elected shall be appointed in the manner herein provided. The
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appointee shall come from the same political party as that of the Sanggunian Member
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who caused the vacancy and shall serve the unexpired term of the vacant office, In
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the appointment herein mentioned, a nomination and a certificate of membership of
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the appointee from the highest official of the political party concerned are conditions
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sine qua non, and any appointment without such nomination and certification shall be
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null and void ab initio and shall be a ground for administrative action against the official
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responsible therefor;
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not belong to any political party, the City Mayor shall, upon recommendation of the
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the Sangguniang Panlungsod, said vacancy shall be filled automatically by the official
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physical or legal reasons such as, but not limited to, leave of absence, travel abroad,
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and suspension from office, the City Vice Mayor, or the highest ranking Sangguniang
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Panlungsod Member shall automatically exercise the powers and perform the duties
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and functions of the city mayor, except the power to appoint, suspend or dismiss
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employees which can only be exercised if the period of temporary incapacity exceeds
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thirty (30) working days.
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Sangguniang Panlungsod of a written declaration by the City Mayor that he has
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reported back to office. In cases where the temporary incapacity is due to legal causes,
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the City Mayor shall also submit necessary documents showing that said legal causes
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jurisdiction for a period not exceeding three (3) consecutive days, he may designate
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in writing the officer-in-charge of his office. Such authorization shall specify the pawers
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and functions that the local official concerned shall exercise in the absence of the City
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official to assume the powers, duties and functions of the office, other than the City
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Vice Mayor, or the highest-ranking Member of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, as the
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City Departments and Offices in General
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SEC. 24. City Departments and Offices. - There shall be established in the city
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government of the City of Malay the following offices for its elective officials:
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1. Office of the Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod
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2. Office of the City Administrator
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3. Office of the City Treasurer
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4. Office of the City Assessor
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5. Office of the City Accountant
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6. Office of the City Budget Officer
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7. Office of the City Planning and Development Coordinator
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8. Office of the City Engineer
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9. Office of the City Health Officer
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10. Office of the City Civil Registrar
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of the City Procurement Officer
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10. Office of the City College Administrator
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11. Office of the City Zoning Administrator
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12. Office of the City Business Processing and Licensing Officer
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13. Office of the City Economic Enterprise and Development Officer
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14. Office of the City Chief Transportation Regulation Officer
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15. Office of the City Disaster Risks Reduction Management Officer
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16. Office of the City Tourism Officer
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17. Office of the City Building Official
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18. Office of the City Internal Auditor
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25. Office of the City Research and Development Officer
26. City Public Affairs and Information Services
27. Office of the City Youth Development Officer
28. City Information Technology Development Office
29. Office of the City Person with Disability Affairs Officer
30. Office of the Senior Citizen's Affair Officer
Article VIII
The Appointive Officials of the City: Their Qualifications, Powers and
Duties
SEC. 25. The City Administrator. - The City Administrator must be a citizen of 
the Philippines, a resident of the City of Malay, of good moral character, a holder of a 
college degree preferably in Public Administration, Law, or any other related course 
from a recognized college or university, and a first-grade civil service eligible or its 
equivalent. He must have acquired experience in management and administration 
work for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
The term of the City Administrator is coterminous with that of the appointing 
authority.
The City Administrator shall take charge of the Office of the City Administrator, 
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 of 
administration-related programs and projects which the City Mayor is empowered to 
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particularly those related to the situations during and in the aftermath of man-made
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and natural disasters and calamities;
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3. Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City Mayor on
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all matters relative to the management and administration of the city; and
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4. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as
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provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government
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SEC. 26. The Secretary of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. - There shall be a 
Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod who shall be a career official with the rank 
and salary equal to a head of department or office and who shall be appointed by the 
City Vice Mayor.
No person shall be appointed Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod unless 
he is a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Malay, of good moral 
character, a holder of a college degree preferably in Law, Commerce or Public 
Administration from a recognized college or university, and a first-grade civil service 
eligible or its equivalent.
The nature of the position of Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall be 
permanent subject to the rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission.
The Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall take charge of the office of 
the Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and shall:
1. Attend meetings of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and keep a journal of its 
proceedings;
2. Keep the seal of the city and affix the same with his signature to all 
ordinances, resolutions, and other official acts of the Sangguniang 
Palungsod and present the same to the Presiding Officer for his signature;
3. Forward to the City Mayor, for approval, copies of ordinances enacted by 
the Sangguniang Panlungsod duly certified by the Presiding Officer;
4. Furnish, upon request of any interested party, certified copies of records of 
public character in his custody, upon payment to the city treasurer of such 
fees as may be prescribed by ordinance;
5. Record in a book kept for the purpose, all ordinances and resolutions 
enacted or adopted by the Sangguniang Panlungsod, with the dates of 
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6. Keep his office and all non-confidential records therein open to the public 
during the usual business hours;
7. Translate into the dialect used by the majority of the inhabitants all 
ordinances 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;
8. Take custody of the local archives and, where applicable, the local library 
and annually account for the same; and
9. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as 
provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local 
Government Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or 
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Secretary of Finance from a list of at least three (3) ranking eligible recommended by
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the City Mayor, subject to Civil Service Law, rules and regulations.
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The City Treasurer shall be under the administrative supervision of the City
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Mayor, to whom he shall report regularly on the tax collection efforts of the city.
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iMo person shall be appointed Treasurer unless he is a citizen of the Philippines,
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a resident of the City of Malay, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree
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preferably in Commerce, Public Administration or Law from a recognized college or
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university, and a first-grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must have
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acquired experience in treasury or accounting service for at least five (5) years.
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The City Treasurer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
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allowances as may be determined by law.
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The City Treasurer shall take charge of the City Treasurer's Office, and shall;
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1. Advise the City Mayor, the Sangguniang Panlungsod, and other local
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government and national officials concerned regarding the disposition of local
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government funds and on such other matters relative to public finance;
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2. Take custody and exercise proper management of the funds of the city;
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4. Inspert private commercial and industrial establishments within the 
jurisdiction of the city in relation to the implementation of tax ordinance 
pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Code;
5. Maintain and update the tax information system of the city; and
6. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as 
provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local 
Government Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
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SEC. 28. The Assistant City Treasurer. - The Assistant City Treasurer may be
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appointed by the Secretary of Finance from a list of at least three (3) ranking eligible
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recommended by the City Mayor, subject to Civil Service Law, rules and regulations.
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No person shall be appointed Assistant City Treasurer unless he is a citizen of
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the Philippines, a resident of the City of Malay, of good moral character, a holder of a
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college degree preferably in Commerce, Public Administration or Law from a
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recognized college or university, and a first-grade civil service eligible or its equivalent.
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He must have acquired at least five (5) years' experience in Treasury or Accounting.
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allowances as may be determined by law.
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other duties as the latter may assign him. He shall have authority to administer oaths
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concerning notices and notifications to those delinquents in the payment of the real
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property tax and concerning official matters relating to the accounts of the City
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Treasurer or otherwise arising from the offices of the City Treasurer and the City
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Assessor.
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SEC. 29. The City Assessor. - The City Assessor must be a citizen of the
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Philippines,' a resident of the City of Malay, of good moral character, a holder of a
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college degree preferably in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Commerce or any other
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related course from a recognized college or university, and real estate service passer.
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He must have acquired experience in real property assessment work or in any related
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field for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the day of his appointment
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The City Assessor shall receive such compensation, emoluments and allowances as
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1. Ensure that all laws and policies governing the appraisal and assessment of
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real properties for taxation purposes are properly executed;
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2. Initiate, review and recommend changes in policies and objectives, plans
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and programs, techniques, procedures and practices in the valuation and
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assessment of real properties for taxation purposes;
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3. Establish a systematic method of real property assessment;
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4. Install and maintain a real property identification and accounting system;
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5. Prepare, install and maintain a system of tax mapping, showing graphically
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all properties subject to assessment and gather all data concerning the same;
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6. Conduct frequent physical surveys to verify and determine whether all real
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properties within the city are properly listed in the assessment rolls;
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7, Exercise the functions of appraisal and assessment primarily for taxation
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purposes of all real properties in the City;
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8. Prepare a schedule of the fair market value of the different classes of real
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properties in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Code,
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9. Issue, upon request of any interested party, certified copies of assessment
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records of real property and all other records relative to its assessment, upon
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payment of a service charge or fee to the City Treasurer;
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10. Submit every semester a report of all assessments, as well as cancellations
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and modifications of assessments to the City Mayor and the Sangguniang
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Panlungsod; and
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as provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local
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Government Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
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SEC. 30. The Assistant City Assessor. - The Assistant City Assessor must be a
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citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Malay, of good moral character, a
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holder of a college degree preferably in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Commerce or
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any related course from a recognized college or university, and a and real estate
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service passer. He must have acquired experience in assessment work or in any related
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The Assistant City Assessor shall receive such compensation, emoluments and 
allowances as may be determined by law.
The Assistant City Assessor shall assist the City Assessor and perform such 
other duties as the latter may assign to him. He shall have the authority to 
administer oaths on all declarations of real property for purposes of 
assessment.
SEC. 31. The City Accountant - The City Accountant must be a citizen of 
the Philippines, a resident of the City of Malay, of good moral character, and a Certified 
Public Accountant. He must have acquired experience in the Treasury or Accounting 
service for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
The City Accountant shall receive such compensation, emoluments and 
allowances as may be determined by law.
The City Accountant shall take charge of the accounting 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 to the availability of budgetary allotment of which expenditures and 
obligations may be properly charged;
5. Review supporting documents before preparation of vouchers to determine 
completeness of requirements;
6. Prepare statements of cash advances, liquidation, salaries, allowances, 
reimbursements and remittances pertaining to the city;
7 Post individual disbursement to the subsidiary ledger and index cards;
8. Maintain individual ledgers for officials and employees of the city pertaining 
to payrolls and deductions;
9. Record and post in index cards details of purchased furniture, fixtures and 
equipment, including disposal thereof, if any;
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12. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers
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as provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local
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Government Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
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SEC. 32. The City Budget Officer. - The City Budget Officer must be a citizen of
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the Philippines, a resident of the City of Malay, of good moral character, a holder of a
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college degree preferably in Accounting, Economics, Public Administration or any
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related course from a recognized college or university, and a first-grade civil service
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eligible or its equivalent. He must have acquired experience in government budgeting
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or in any related field for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his
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appointment.
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The City Budget Officer shall take charge of the City Budget Department, and shall:
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1. Prepare forms, orders and circulars embodying instructions on budgetary
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and appropriation matters for the signature of the City Mayor;
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2. Review and consolidate the budget proposals of different departments and
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3. Assist the City Mayor in the preparation of the budget and during budget
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hearings;
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4. study and evaluate budgetary implications of proposed legislation and
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submit comments and recommendations thereon;
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5. Submit periodic budgetary reports to the Department of Budget and
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6. Coordinate with the City Treasurer, the City Accountant and the City
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Planning and Development Officer for the purpose of budgeting;
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7. Assist the Sangguniang Panlungsod in reviewing the approved budgets of
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provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local 
Government Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
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SEC. 33. The City Planning and Development Coordinator. - The City
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Planning and Development Coordinator must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident
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of the City of Malay, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably
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in Urban Planning, Development Studies, Economics, Public Administration or any
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related course from a recognized college or university, and a licensed Environmental
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Planner. He must have acquired experience in development planning or in any related
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field for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
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The City Planning and Development Coordinator shall receive such compensation,
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emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.
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and Development Department, and shall:
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i_ Formulate integrated economic, social, physical and other development
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plans and policies for consideration of the city;
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2. Conduct continuing studies, research and training programs necessary to
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evolve plans and programs for implementation;
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3. Integrate and coordinate all sectoral plans and studies undertaken by the
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different functional groups or agencies;
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4. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the different development
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programs, projects and activities in the city in accordance with the approved
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development plan;
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5. Prepare comprehensive plans and other development planning documents
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for the consideration of the local development council;
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6. Analyze the income and expenditure patterns, and formulate and
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recommend fiscal plans and policies for consideration of the Finance
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SEC. 34. The City Engineer. - The City Engineer must be a citizen of the
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Philippines, a resident of the City of Malay, of good moral character, and a licensed
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Civil Engineer. He must have acquired experience in the practice of his profession for
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at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
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The City Engineer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and allowances as
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may be determined by law.
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The City Engineer shall take charge of the City Engineering and Public Works
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Department, and shall:
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1. Initiate, review and recommend changes in policies and objectives, plans
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and programs, techniques, procedures and practices in infrastructure
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development and public works in general of the city;
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2. Advise the City Mayor on infrastructure, public works and other engineering
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matters;
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3. Administer, coordinate, supervise and control the construction,
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maintenance, improvement and repair of roads, bridges and other engineering
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and public works projects of the city;
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4. Provide engineering services to the city, including investigation and survey,
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engineering designs, feasibility studies and project management, and
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5. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as
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provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local
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Government Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
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SEC. 35. The City Heaith Officer. - The City Health Officer must be a citizen of
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the Philippines, a resident of the City of Malay, of good moral character, and a licensed
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medical practitioner. He must have acquired experience in the practice of his profession
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for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
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The City Health Officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
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allowances as may be determined by law.
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implementation guidelines and rules and regulations for the operation of the
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program geared to implementation of 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 related to health services;
3. Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the City Mayor, 
implement the same, particularly those which have to do with health programs 
and projects which the City Mayor is empowered to implement and which the 
Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide;
4. 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
5. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as 
provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local 
Government Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
SEC. 36. The City Civil Registrar. - The City Civil Registrar must be a citizen 
of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Malay, of good moral character, a holder of 
a college degree from a recognized college or university, and a first-grade civil service 
eligible or its equivalent. He must have acquired experience in civil registry work for at 
least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
The City Civil Registrar shall receive such compensation, emoluments and 
allowances as may be determined by law.
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in the City of Malay, pursuant to the Civil Registry Law, the Civil Code, and other
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pertinent laws, rules and regulations issued to implement them.
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SEC. 37. The City Legal Officer. - The City Legal Officer must be a citizen of the
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Philippines, a resident of the City of Malay, of good moral character, and a member of
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the Philippine Bar. He must have practiced his profession for at least five (5) years
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immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
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The City Legal Officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
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allowances as may be determined by law.
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The term of the City Legal Officer shall be coterminous with that of the
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The City Legal Officer, as chief legal counsel of the City, shall take charge of
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the Legal Department, and shall:
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1. Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod
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and provide legal assistance and support to the city mayor in carrying out the
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delivery of basic services and provision of adequate facilities relative to legal
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services;
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2. Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city mayor,
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implement the same, particularly those which have to do with programs and
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projects related to legal services which the city mayor is empowered to
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implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide;
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3. Recommend measures to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City
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Mayor on all matters related to upholding the rule of law;
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4. Be in the frontline of protecting human rights and prosecuting any violation
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thereof, particularly those which occur during and in the aftermath of man-
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Government Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
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SEC. 38. The City Veterinarian. - The City Veterinarian must be a citizen of
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The City Veterinarian shall receive such compensation, emoluments and 
allowances as may be determined by law.
The City Veterinarian shall take charge of the veterinary services department, 
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 veterinary services;
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 Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide;
3. Be in the frontline of veterinary-related activities, such as in the outbreak of 
highly contagious and deadly diseases, and in situations resulting in the 
depletion of animals for work and human consumption, particularly those 
arising from and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and
calamities;
4. Recommend to the Sangguniang Palungsod and advise the City Mayor on 
all other matters 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
5. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as 
provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local 
Government Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
SEC. 39. The City Social Welfare and Development Officer. - The City Social 
Welfare and Development Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the 
City of Malay, of good moral character, a duly licensed Social Worker or a holder of a 
college degree preferably in Sociology or any other related course from a recognized 
college or university, and a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must 
have acquired experience in the practice of social work for at least five (5) years 
immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
The City Social Welfare and Development Officer shall receive such 
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Supervision or management on the construction, operation, and maintenance of 
irrigation and drainage, soil and water conservation and management systems 
and facilities, agrometeorological systems, agricultural and biosystems power and 
machinery, agricultural and biosystems buildings and structures, renewable/bio­
energy systems and farm electrification, agricultural and bio-processing and post­
harvest facilities and system, agricultural and biological waste utilization and 
management, agricultural and bio-information system, agricultural and 
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Valuation, appraisal, investigation, inspection, monitoring, and technical audit on 
agricultural and biosystems machineries and equipment, structures and facilities, 
and agricultural and biosystems engineering projects;
Program/Project development and management, planning, evaluation, and 
consultancy services on agricultural and biosystems engineering undertakings. 
Conduct of research and development, training and extension on agricultural and 
biosystems engineering;
6. Testing, evaluation, and inspection of agricultural and biosystems machinery, and 
other related agricultural and biosystems engineering facilities, equipment and 
projects;
7. Manufacture, distribution, installation, and sale of agricultural and biosystems 
machinery and other related agricultural and biosystems engineering facilities and 
equipment;
Teaching and/or conduct of lecture of agricultural and biosystems engineering 
subjects in institutions of learning in the Philippines;
Preparation and evaluation of farm development plans, farm suitability maps and 
land use maps/reports for agricultural, livestock and poultry, fishery, aquaculture 
and forest production and processing;
10. Training and supervision of agri-fishery machinery technicians and operators of 
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12. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as 
provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local 
Government Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance,
SEC. 42. The City Architect - The City Architect must be a citizen of the 
Philippines, a resident of the City of Malay, of good moral character, and a duly licensed 
Architect. He must have practiced his profession for at least five (5) years immediately 
preceding the date of his appointment.
The City Architect shall receive such compensation, emoluments and allowances 
as may be determined by law.
The City Architect shall take charge of the City Architect's Office, 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; 
and
3. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as 
provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local 
Government Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
SEC. 43. The City Information Officer. - The City Information Officer must be 
a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Malay, of good moral character, a 
holder of a college degree, preferably in journalism, mass communication or any related 
course from a recognized college or university, and a holder of a first-grade civil 
eligibility or its equivalent. He must have experience in writing articles and research 
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Officer shall take charge of the Office on Public
1. Formulate measures for the consideration of the sanggunian and provide 
technical assistance and support to the mayor, as the case may be, in providing 
information and research data required for the delivery of basic services and 
provision of adequate facilities so that the public becomes aware of the said 
services and may fully avail of the same;
2. Develop plans and strategies on programs and projects related to public 
information and, implement them upon approval thereof by the mayor;
3. Provide relevant, adequate, and timely information to the LCD and its residents;
4. Furnish information and data on LGUs to NGAs, as may be required by law or 
ordinance, including those on NGOs;
5. Maintain effective liaison with various sectors of the community on matters and 
issues that affect the livelihood and the quality of life of the 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 
manmade and natural calamities and disasters, 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 Sanggunian and advise the mayor, as the case may be, on 
all the matters relative to public information and research data as it relates to 
the total socio-economic development of the LGU; and
8. Exercise such powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be 
prescribed by law or ordinances
SEC. 44. The City Agriculturist. -The City Agriculturist must be a citizen of the 
Philippines, a resident of the City of Malay, of good moral character, a holder of a college 
degree in Agriculture or any related course from a recognized college or university, and 
a licensed agriculturist. He must have practiced his profession in agriculture or acquired 
experience in a related field for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date 
of his appointment.
The City Agriculturist shall receive 
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1. Formulate measures for the approval of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and 
provide technical assistance and support to the city mayor in carrying out said 
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;
3. Ensure that maximum assistance and access to resources in the production, 
processing and marketing of agricultural and aquacultural and marine products 
are extended to farmers, fishermen and local entrepreneurs;
4. Be in the frontline of the delivery of basic agricultural services, particularly those 
needed for the survival of the inhabitants during and in the aftermath of man­
made and natural disasters and calamities;
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 for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local 
Government Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
SEC. 45. The City Population Officer. - The City Population Officer must be a 
citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Malay, of good moral character, a 
holder of a college degree preferably with specialized training in population 
development from a recognized college or university, and a first-grade civil service 
eligible or its equivalent. He must have experience in the implementation of programs 
on population development or responsible parenthood for at least five (5) years 
immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
The City Population Officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and 
allowances as may be determined by law or ordinance. The City Population Officer shall 
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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 the integration of population development principles and in 
providing access to said services and facilities;
2. Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the City Mayor, 
implement the same, particularly those which have to do with the integration of 
population development principles and methods in programs and projects which 
the City Mayor is empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang
Panlungsod is empowered to provide; and
3. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as 
provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local 
Government Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
SEC. 46. The City Environment and Naturai Resources Officer. - The City 
Environment and Natural Resources Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a 
resident of the City of Malay, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree 
preferably in Environment, Forestry, Agriculture or any other related course from a 
recognized college or university, and a first-grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. 
He must have acquired experience in environment and natural resources management, 
conservation, and utilization work for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the 
date of his appointment.
The City Environment and Natural Resources Officer shall receive such 
compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.
The City Environment and Natural Resources Officer shall take charge of the
Environmental Services Department, and shall:
1. Formulate measures 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 provision of adequate 
facilities relative to environment and natural resources services;
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 
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natural resources, particularly in the renewal and rehabilitation of the 
environment during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters 
and calamities;
Enforce all laws, regulations and policies pertinent to environmental 
management and pollution control;
Design and maintain an waste collection and disposal system conforming to 
the requirements of RA 7160, 8749 and 9003;
Implement a civic consciousness program in support of its environmental and 
waste management programs.
Establish operational linkages with other local and national agencies 
concerned with environmental protection and waste management. 
Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City Mayor on 
all matters relative to the protection, conservation, and maximum utilization, 
application of appropriate technology and other matters related to the 
environment and natural resources
Establishment of new regular reforestation projects, except those areas 
located in protected areas and critical watershed
10. Prevention of forest fire, illegal cutting and kaingin
11. Apprehension of violators of forest laws, rules and regulation; and
12. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as 
provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local 
Government Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance
SEC. 47. The City Cooperatives Officer. - The City Cooperatives Officer must 
be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Malay, of good moral character, 
a holder of a college degree preferably in Business Administration with special training 
on cooperatives or any related course from a recognized college or university, and a 
first-grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must have experience for at least 
five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
The City Cooperatives Officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and 
allowances as may be determined by law or ordinance.
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provide technical assistance and support to the City Mayor in carrying out 
measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and 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, 
implement the same, particularly those which have to do with the integration of 
cooperative principles and methods in programs and projects which the City 
Mayor is empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang Paniungsod is 
empowered to provide
3. Be in the frontline of cooperative organizations, rehabilitation or viability 
enhancement, particularly during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural 
disasters and calamities, to aid in their survival and, if necessary, subseguent 
rehabilitation
4. Recommend to the Sangguniang Paniungsod 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
5. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as 
provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local 
Government Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
SEC. 48. The City Human Resource Management Officer. - The City Human 
Resource Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Malay, of 
good moral character, a holder of a college degree from a recognized college or 
university, and a first-grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must have acquired 
experience in Human Resource Management for at least five (5) years immediately 
preceding the date of his appointment.
The City Human Resource Officer shall take charge of the City Human Resource 
Management Office, and shall:
1. Take charge in the administration of official personnel action of all municipal 
officials and employees, such as leaves, promotions, retirements, change of 
status, performance appraisal ratings and other related personnel matters;
2. Advise the municipal officials on personnel policy, functions, practices, rules and 
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allocations that are in accordance with those prescribed by the Civil Service Commission, 
Depariment of Budget and Management and other agencies of the government 
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Recommend to the Mayor the conduct of training and seminars for the upgrading of 
personnel skills and performances;
Supervise all personnel and responsible for the updating of personnel records 
and safekeeping of 201 files of all officials and employees;
Assists in staff training and development; and
Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may 
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SEC. 49. The City Public Employment Service Officer. - The City Public 
Employment Service Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City 
of Malay, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably in any of the 
following: operations management (OM), Human Resource Management (HIRM), 
Human Resource Development (HRD) and/ or allied fields from a recognized college or 
university, and a first-grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must have acquired 
experience in human resource management for at least five (5) years immediately 
preceding the date of his appointment.
The City Public Employment Service Officer shall take charge of the City Public 
Employment Service Office, and shall:
1. Promote employment programs for city residents in need of jobs;
2. Provide employment counselling, career guidance and other such services to the 
city's students and out-of-school youth;
3. Promote industrial peace by mediating in labor management disputes upon the 
request of a contending party.
4. Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the City Mayor, 
implement the same, particularly those relating to public employment services 
which the City Mayor is empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang 
Panlungsod is empowered to provide; and
5. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as may 
be prescribed by law or ordinance.
SEC. 50. The City Procurement Officer. - The City Procurement Officer must 
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Administrator/President must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of 
Malay, of good moral character, a holder of a doctorate degree, and a first grade civil 
service eligible or its equivalent. He must have acquired experience in City College 
Administration for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his 
appointment.
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The City College Administrator shall take charge of the Malay City College, and
He/ She shall, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, have general supervision over 
all academic, administrative and financial operation of the college;
2. Promulgate and enforce general policies affecting the college and shall take 
action which, in his judgement are necessary for the protection of life, right, 
property and general welfare of the college.
3. Recommend to the Board, the appointment of qualified person to fill all vacancies 
and new positions; may designate officials to perform functions in concurrent 
capacity without additional compensation and may request for job orders;
4. Institute disciplinary actions against any personnel, or faculty for culpable 
violation of Civil Service Laws and School Policies and against any student of the 
college whose action adversely affect the general interest and good name of the 
college subject to the due process and approval of the Board of Trustees;
5. Decide appeals in controversies involving ranking officials, faculty and personnel 
of the college when penalty imposed exceeds thirty (30) days;
6. Grant or deny sabbatical leaves and leaves of absence without pay and/ or 
extension of such leaves, as well as extension of fellowship or any form of 
scholarship for a period nor exceeding one academic semester, if the budget 
permits and for reason that may deem satisfactory subject to appeal to the Board 
of Trustees;
7. Grant permission for use of building and premises of the college for academe, 
professional, scientific and technology conventions, and other related non- 
academic activities with a fee fixed by the board.
8. Sign and execute all contracts, deed and instruments for the college, subject to
the approval of the Board;
9. Cause the preparation of annual budget of the college and submit the same for 
review, consideration and approval of the Board of Trustees;
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12. Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the City Mayor, 
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SEC. 52. The City Zoning Administrator. - The City Zoning Administrator must 
be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Malay, of good moral character, 
a holder of a college degree from a recognized college or university, and a licensed 
Environmental Planner. He must have acquired experience in zoning administration for 
at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
The City Zoning Administrator shall take charge of the Zoning Regulation and 
Administration Office, and shall:
1. Act on all applications for all zoning-related certifications and clearances.
2. Issue Locational Clearances or Certificates of Zoning Compliance for projects 
conforming to the zoning regulations and complying with the required 
documents.
3. Issue Denial Decisions for Locational Clearances or Certificates of Zoning 
Compliance applications that are non-compliant to any provision of the Zoning 
Ordinance or other existing city ordinances.
4. Issue Certificates of Land Classification for requesting landowners and concerned 
stakeholders.
5. Issue the needed Order of Payment for the zoning fees that the applicant should 
be paying.
6. Monitor on-going/existing projects and act on violations and non-compliance to 
the zoning ordinance.
7. Conduct site inspections and monitoring visits to on-going/existing projects 
within the municipality and when warranted, issue Notices of Violation and show 
cause order to owners, developers, or managers of projects that are violating 
the zoning ordinance, pursuant to Section 3 of EO 72 and Section 2 of EO 71 and 
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9. Coordinate with the Municipal Legal Officer for other legal actions/remedies 
relative to the foregoing.
10. Impose the appropriate fines/penalties for violation of the provisions of the 
Zoning Ordinance.
11. Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the City Mayor, 
implement the same, which the City Mayor is empowered to implement and 
which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide; and
12. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as may 
be prescribed by law or ordinance.
SEC. 53. The City Business Processing and Licensing Officer. - The City 
Business Processing and Licensing Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident 
of the City of Malay, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree from a 
recognized college or university, and a first-grade civil service eligible or its eguivalent. 
He must have acquired experience in business processing and licensing for at least five 
(5) years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
The City Business Processing and Licensing Officer shall take charge of the City 
Business Processing and Licensing Department, and shall:
1. Provide effective systems, procedures and practices in the issuance and renewal 
of business permits. It regulates the nature and/or operations of various business 
activities within the City of Malay.
2. Issued Mayor's permits to businesses located in the City of Malay
3. Provide an effective system of conducting inspections and verifications of all 
business establishments
4. Monitor and enforce existing laws, ordinances, policies, rules and regulations in 
the operation of businesses and occupations in the city
5. Undertake intensive campaign against illegal business operations
6. Provide data and facts to the business sector and the public in general
7. File cases with the City Prosecutor's Office and/or appropriate courts for violation 
of tax laws and ordinances
8. Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city mayor, 
implement the same, which the city mayor is empowered to implement and 
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SEC. 54. The City Economic Enterprise Development Officer. - The City 
Economic Enterprise Development Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident 
of the City of Malay, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree from a 
recognized college or university, and a first-grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. 
He must have acquired experience in economic enterprise development services for at 
least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
The City Economic Enterprise Development Officer shall take charge of the City 
Economic Enterprise and Development Department, and shall exercise the following 
powers and functions:
1. Exercise managerial control over the operations of various economic enterprise 
unit as well as its support services units.
2. Advise the City Mayor, the City Market Committee, and other special bodies that 
may thereafter be legally constituted, on all matters involving economic enterprises 
and development.
3. Develop policies and formulate rules and regulations, standards, and procedures 
to improve and enhance revenue generation based on sound financial concept and 
principles for adequate delivery of services, subject to the approval of the 
Sangguniang Panlungsod.
4. Prepare the annual budget of each Economic Enterprise and the Department as
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5. Exercise management and supervision over all units and personnel under the City
Economic Enterprise Office.
6. Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and function as may 
be prescribed by law or ordinance incidental and necessary to this position.
SEC. 55. The City Chief Transportation Regulation Officer. - The City Chief 
Transportation Regulation Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the 
City of Malay, of good moral character, a holder of a master's degree from a recognized 
college or university, and a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must 
have acquired experience in transportation regulation for at least five (5) years 
immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
The City Transportation Regulation Officer shall take charge of the City 
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implement the same, which the City Mayor is empowered to implement and 
which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide;
2. Implement the provision of City Traffic Code, and;
3. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as may 
be prescribed by law or ordinance.
SEC. 56. The City Disaster Risks Reduction Management Officer. - The City 
Disaster Risks Reduction Management Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a 
resident of the City of Malay, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree from 
a recognized college or university, and a first-grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. 
He must have acquired experience in disaster risks reduction management for at least 
five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
The City Disaster Risks Reduction Management Officer shall take charge of the 
City Disaster Risks Reduction Management Department, and shall:
1. Set the direction, development, implementation and coordination of disaster risk 
management programs within their territorial jurisdiction;
2. Design, program and coordinate disaster risk reduction and management 
activities consistent with the National Council's standards and guidelines. 
Facilitate and support risk assessments and contingency planning activities at the
local level;
Consolidate local disaster risk information which includes natural hazard, 
vulnerabilities, and climate change risk, and maintain a local risk map;
Organize and conduct training, orientation, and knowledge management 
activities on disaster risk reduction and management at the local level;
Operate multi hazard early warning system, link to disaster risk reduction to 
provide accurate and timely advice to national or local emergency response 
organization and to the general public, through diverse mass media, particularly 
radio, landline communication, and technologies for communication within rural 
communities;
Formulate and implement a comprehensive and integral CDRRMP and CCCAP in 
accordance with the national, regional and provincial framework, and policies on 
disaster risk reduction in close coordination with the Local Development Councils 
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Prepare and submit to the local Sanggunian through the CDRRMC and the LDC 
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and other regular funding source/s and budgetary support of the 
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9. Conduct continuous disaster monitoring and mobilize instrumentalities and 
entities of the LGUs. CSOs, private group and organized volunteers, to utilize 
their facilities and resources for the protection and preservation of life and 
properties during emergencies in accordance with existing policies and 
procedures;
10. Identify, assess and manage the hazards vulnerabilities and risks that may occur 
in their locality;
11. Disseminate information and raise public awareness about those hazards, 
vulnerabilities and risks, their nature, effects, early warning signs and counter 
measures;
12. Identify and implement cost effective risk reduction measures/strategies;
13. Maintain a database of human resource, equipment, directories, and location of 
critical infrastructures and their capacities such as hospitals and evacuations 
centers;
14. Develop, strengthen and operationalize mechanisms for partnership or 
networking with the private sector, CSOs, and volunteer groups;
15. Take all necessary steps on a continuing basis to maintain, provide or arrange 
the provision of or to otherwise make available, suitably-trained and competent 
personnel for effective civil defense and disaster risk reduction and management 
in its area;
16. Organize, train, equip and supervise the local emergency response teams and 
the ACDVs, ensuring that humanitarian aid workers are equipped with basic skills 
to assist mothers to breastfeed;
17. Respond to and manage the adverse effects of emergencies and carry out 
recover activities in the affected area, ensuring that there is an efficient 
mechanism for immediate delivery of food, shelter and medical supplies for 
women and children, endeavor to create a special place where internally- 
displaced mothers and children can find help with breastfeeding, feed and care 
for their babies and give support to each other;
18. Within its area, promote and raise public awareness and compliance with the Act 
and legislative provisions relevant to the purpose of the Act;
19. Serve as the secretariat and executive arm of the CDRRMC;
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emergency response purposes;
22. Recommend through the CDRRMC the enactment of local ordinances consistent 
with the requirements of this Act;
23. Implement policies, approved plans and programs of the CDRRMC consistent 
with the policies and guidelines laid down in the Act;
24. Establish a City/Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations 
Center;
25. Prepare and submit, through the CDRRMC and the LDC, the report on the 
utilization of the CDRRMF and other dedicated disaster risk reduction and 
management resources to the local Commission on Audit (CO) for city level and 
internal audit for municipal and component city level, copy Operations Officer of the 
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26. Act on the other matters that may be authorized by the CDRRMC.
27. Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the City Mayor, 
implement the same, which the City Mayor is empowered to implement and which 
the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide; and
28. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as may 
be prescribed by law or ordinance.
SEC. 57. The City Tourism Officer. - The City Tourism Officer must be a citizen 
of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Maiay, of good moral character, a holder of 
a college degree in tourism, business, law, economic, marketing, public administration 
or other related fields from a recognized college or university, and a first grade civil 
service eligible or its equivalent. He must have acquired experience in cultural and 
tourism services for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his 
appointment.
The City Tourism Officer shall take charge of the City Tourism Office, and shall:
1. Initiate and implement the city government's activities related to culture and 
tourism.
2. Acts on referrals/ instructions of the City Mayor on activities pertaining to culture, 
tourism, and historical matters; handles projects related to tourism;
3. Takes charge of the preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage of the 
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competitions, exhibitions, and performances, both for public benefit and for the 
discovery, development, and presentation of individual and group talents; 
Formulates plans programs, and projects related to the commemoration of 
historical events in City of Malay and other commemorative activities celebrated 
in the country.
Formulate programs related to cultural projects and the commemoration of 
historical events
Handle projects related to the promotion of tourism in the city 
Serve as a channel in the establishment and sustenance of sister-city relations 
Supervise the registration of tourism-oriented and tourism-related 
establishments
10. Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city mayor, 
implement the same, which the city mayor is empowered to implement and 
which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide; and
11. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as may 
be prescribed by law or ordinance.
SEC. 58. The City Building Official. - The City Building Official must be a citizen 
of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Malay, of good moral character, a holder of 
a college degree from a recognized college or university, and a licensed Civil Engineer 
or registered Architect and a member of good standing of a duly accredited organization 
of his profession for not less than two years. He must have acquired experience in for 
at least five (5) years in building design and construction immediately preceding the 
date of his appointment.
The City Building Official shall take charge of the City Building Office, and shall:
1. Implements the National Building Code of the Philippines, its referral codes and 
other laws and ordinances related thereto;
2. Processes and issues building permits, including ancillary and auxiliary permit 
applications for all types of structures as required under the code;
3. Conducts inspection of on-going and completed structures as a requirement in 
the processing and issuance of occupancy and other final permits related thereto;
4. Conducts annual inspection of building and other structures to ensure compliance 
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8. Evaluating the quality of performance of groups/individual in carrying out 
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9. Recommending corrective actions on operational deficiencies observed.
10. Pre-audit of vouchers and countersignature of checks;
11. Inspection of deliveries, although the internal auditor may, as part of his 
examination, observe inspection;
12. Preparation of treasury and bank reconciliation statements
13. Development and installation of systems and procedures; however, in 
exceptional cases, the internal auditor may assist by the way of giving 
suggestions preferably during the development stage; and
14. Taking physical inventories; however, the internal auditor may review the 
plans in advance and observe the test-check the accuracy of counting, costing 
and summarizing.
SEC. 60. The City Sports and Development Officer. - The City Sports 
Development Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Malay, 
of good moral character, a holder of a college degree from a recognized college or 
university, and a first-grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must have acquired 
experience in Sports Development or in any related field for at least five (5) years 
immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
The City Sports Development Officer shall receive such compensation, 
emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.
The City Sports and Development Officer shall take charge of the City Sports 
Development and Games Office, 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 youth 
and sports programs and projects which the City Mayor is empowered to 
implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to 
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SEC. 61. The City 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 Malay, of 
good moral character, a holder of a college 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.
The City Public Safety Officer shall take charge of the Public Safety Department, 
and shall:
Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the City Mayor, 
implement the same, particularly those relating to public safety which the 
City Mayor is empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang 
Panlungsod is empowered to provide;
Provide public security
Augment auxiliary services on traffic management 
Formulate plans and programs that improve public safety 
Undertake protective and disaster relief services 
Clear sidewalks of illegal vendors and obstructions.
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SEC. 62. The City Trade and Industry Officer. - The City Trade and Industry 
Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Malay, of good 
moral character, a holder of a college degree in Business, Accountancy, Economics or 
any related course from a recognized college or university, and a first-grade civil service 
eligible or its equivalent. He must have acquired experience in business or any related 
field for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
The City Trade and Industry Officer shall receive such compensation, 
emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.
The City Trade and Industry Officer shall take charge of the Trade and Industry 
Department, and shall:
1. Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and 
provide technical assistance to the City Mayor in carrying out measures to ensure 
the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate facilities relative to trade 
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SEC. 63. The City Economic Investments and Incentives Promotion Officer. - 
The City Economic Investments and Incentives Promotion Officer must be a citizen of 
the Philippines, a resident of the City of Malay, of good moral character, a holder of a 
college degree from a recognized college or university, and a first-grade civil service 
eligible or its equivalent. He must have acquired experience in economic investment 
and incentives promotion for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of 
his appointment.
The City Economic Investments and Incentives Promotion Officer shall take 
charge of the City Economic Investments and Incentives Promotion department, and 
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1. Spur inclusive growth and development by stimulating entrepreneurship, 
growing micro and small enterprises, and strengthening cooperatives through 
appropriate organizational and business development program and service. 
Oversee and facilitate the planning, delivery, coordination, consolidation, and 
convergence of all stakeholder efforts to develop and promote micro and 
small enterprises and entrepreneurship in the City of Malay.
Classify Micro and Small Enterprises according to its business activity, 
product/services offered and target market.
Implementing arm of the Micro and Small Enterprises Development Council 
(MSED Council)
Undertake planning, development, and monitoring of MSE and Cooperatives 
programs
Function as the Technical Secretariat of the MSED Council 
Evaluate Micro Enterprises covered by RA9178 or BMBE Law.
Develop a medium-term and long-term investment promotions and retention 
plan to be approved by the board in coordination with the City Development 
Council (CDC) and consistent with national investment policies. The plan shall 
be broken down into annual investment programs to be integrated into the 
local priorities for implementation;
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Establishment and update of a data bank on general business information 
and a web based information system to disseminate key messages, 
procedures, and information necessary to attract and retain investments; 
Preparation and updating of an operations manual specifying 
processes, activities, roles and responsibilities for the administration of 
investment promotion and retention. The operations manual shall 
include a client/citizens charter specifying accountability and maximum 
periods for the processing of documents for investments and code of 
conduct for MEIPC management and staff; 
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joint venture partners, raw materials suppliers and possible business 
sites; (3) sourcing skilled manpower and service providers; and (4) 
facilitating the resolution of issues and concerns encountered by 
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Undertake investment promotions activities based on value added in 
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Develop and disseminate investments promotion collaterals, (i.e. 
brochures, industry and project profiles, cost of doing business in the 
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Respond to information needs of investors;
Conduct of marketing and investment targeting strategies such as 
investment meetings, fairs, and missions;
Conduct briefings of potential investors whenever necessary;
Conduct follow through activities to convert potential investors to 
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10. Receive, process and evaluate applications for registration and grant of local 
incentives for approval of the board;
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registered enterprises;
12. Recommend to the board any modifications/amendments to existing 
legislation and procedures on local investments for its appropriate action;
13. Establish cooperative undertakings with other LGUs, private sector, NGOs, 
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conventions and other similar gatherings as maybe directed by the board;
16. Perform such other functions as may be necessary to implement the intent 
of the Code.
17. Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the City Mayor, 
implement the same, which the City Mayor is empowered to implement and 
which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide; and
18. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as 
may be prescribed by law or ordinance.
SEC. 64. The City Housing and Community Deveiopment and Resettiement 
Officer. -The City Housing and Community Development and Resettlement Officer must 
be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Malay, of good moral character, 
a holder of a college degree from a recognized college or university, and a first-grade 
civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must have acquired experience in housing and 
community development and resettlement for at least five (5) years immediately 
preceding the date of his appointment.
The City Housing and Community Development and Resettlement Officer shall 
take charge of the City Housing and Community Development and Resettlement Office, 
and shall:
1. Implement Republic Act No. 7279, otherwise known as the Urban 
Development Housing Act of 1992 (UDHA), in coordination with the Social 
Housing Finance Corporation, Housing and Urban Development Coordination 
Council, the Department of Interior and Local Government and other government 
agencies concerned, the private sector and other non-government particularly 
focusing on socialized housing and resettlement programs for the city's 
underprivileged and homeless constituents or informal settler families (ISFs);
2. To undertake programs that will ensure sustained development in the 
resettlement areas or communities through continuing education, training, 
providing health and welfare assistance through efficient, honest, and committed 
delivery of public/basic services by its employees.
3. Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the City Mayor, 
implement the same, which the City Mayor is empowered to implement and 
which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide; and
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3. Conduct extensive research not limited to natural plants, woods, grasses, 
bamboos, coconuts, etc. present and abundant in the locality for possible product 
development;
4. Research, design and evaluate materials, assemblies, processes and 
equipment for continuous improvement of products and produce/harvests for 
the benefit of local producers and farmers;
5. Transfer new technologies, products, and manufacturing process into and out 
of the municipality.
6. Conduct other research and development that may support in the 
advancement of science and technology not limited to engineering methods in 
construction industry, machineries, refinery, mass transportation, medical 
research, etc.; and
7. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as 
may be prescribed by law or ordinance.
SEC. 67. The City Public Affairs and Information Services Officer. - The City 
Public Affairs and Information Services Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a 
resident of the City of Malay, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree from 
a recognized college or university, and a first-grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. 
He must have acquired experience in public affairs and information services for at least 
five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.
The City Public Affairs and Information Services Officer shall take charge of the 
City Public Affairs and Information Services Office, and shall:
1. Develop and implement programs and necessary mechanisms pertaining to 
the delivery of information relating to the plans, programs, policies, 
achievements and official activities of the City Mayor and the city government;
2. Develop, manage and operate city government-owned controlled public 
information/mass communications structure/facilities to provide the City Mayor 
in particular and the city government in general, access to the people as an 
alternative to mass media entities;
3. Set up and maintain a network of people and entities and system to ensure 
that accurate information from the City Mayor and the city government is 
effectively and efficiently relayed, delivered and disseminated to the public;
4. Manage, control, supervise or assist as may be necessary the various city 
government units involved in information dissemination;
5. Coordinate and cultivate relations with the media; manage and administer the 
city government's official news and information website and social media pages 
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6. Deals with the public, including the media, by advancing the city government's 
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7. Explain how the city government's programs and policies impact the public; 
Help the citizenry understand the city government's plans and actions;
9. Prepare and distribute information materials on behalf of the city government;
10. Monitor how the media reports on the city government as well as events and 
developments impact the city and its people;
11. Respond to media inquiries, arrange interviews, and facilitate access to 
information, resource persons and subject matter experts;
12. Correct erroneous information and try to improve the interpretation and 
understanding of existing information;
13. Counter disinformation with the right information;
14. Engage the public through various media platforms/channels and encourage 
people's participation in local governance and community development;
15. Provide sound advice and expertise to city officials on matters pertaining to 
media and mass communications;
16. Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city mayor, 
implement the same, which the city mayor is empowered to implement and 
which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide; and
17. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as 
may be prescribed by law or ordinance.
SEC. 68. The City Youth Development Officer. - The Youth Development 
Officer shall be preferably not more than 30 years old at the time of his or her 
appointment; of good moral character; must have acquired experience in youth 
development affairs or involvement in youth or youth serving organizations for at least 
3 years and he or she shall be appointed by the local chief executive, but in no case is 
he or she be within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity of the appointing 
authority.
The office is responsible to promote and protect the physical, moral, spiritual, 
intellectual and social well-being of Filipino youth, inculcating in them patriotism and 
nationalism and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.
The City Youth Development Officer shall perform the following duties and 
responsibilities:
1. Register and verify youth had youth-serving organizations;
2. Provide technical assistance to the city Youth Development Council (YDC) in 
the formulation of the Youth Development Plan;
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Facilitate the election of the DC representatives;
Serve as Secretariat to the YDC and as such, shall provide the necessary 
administrative, operational, staff and technical staff to the YDC;
Conduct the mandatory and continuing training of SK officials and DC 
members, pursuant to the programs jointly designed and implemented by the 
National Youth Commission and the Department of the Interior and Local 
Government;
Provide technical, logistical and other support in the conduct of the 
mandatory and continuing training programs, and to such other programs of 
the NYC and DILG;
7. Coordinate with the NYC with regard to the youth programs within their 
jurisdiction and perform other functions as may be prescribed by law, 
ordinance or as the local chief executive may require.
SEC. 69. The City Information Technology Officer. - The City Information 
Technology Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Malay, 
of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably Information 
Technology and Computer Engineering from a recognized college or university, and a 
first-grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must have acquired experience in 
public affairs and information services for at least five (5) years immediately preceding 
the date of his appointment.
The City Information Technology Officer shall take charge of the City 
Information Technology Development Office, and shall:
1. Provide for the city government's full range of infotech services and 
requirements, from acquisition to programming to networking to archiving.
2. Establish a central electronic data center that consolidates and archives all 
information pertinent to the city government's plans, programs and projects, to 
establish a service bureau in support of that data center.
3. Handles database maintenance and systems support operations.
4. Provide support in the development of small to medium-sized office 
automation and or computer applications;
5. Provide support in the enhancement of software applications/ systems to 
reduce operating time or improve efficiency;
6. Provide support in preparing required documentation, including both program- 
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of good moral character, a holder of a college degree from a recognized college or
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10. Seek donations in cash or in kind from local or foreign donors to implement 
an approved work plan for persons with disabilities, in accordance with existing 
laws and regulations: and
11. Perform such other functions as maybe necessary for the promotion and 
protection of the welfare of persons with disabilities;
12. Manage and oversee the efficient operations of the Persons with Disabilities 
Affairs Office and general supervision of its personnel;
13. Develop, promote and monitor the implementation of policies, plans, 
programs, and services for the development of persons with disabilities in 
coordination with national and local government agencies;
14. Ensure representation of persons with disabilities in the local development 
councils and other special bodies;
15. Build the capacity of non - government organizations and people's 
organizations to participate in the implementation of all disability related laws 
and policies;
16. Establish coordination with the province, city or municipality, as the case 
maybe and ensure the inclusion of disability concerns in all local government 
programs and services;
17. Network with local, national and international organizations and establish 
partnership on disability programs and resource mobilizations;
18. Develop and submit to the concerned municipal/city mayor or governor an 
Annual Work and Financial Plan;
19. Design and implement yearly work programs and projects in accordance with 
R.A. 7277 (Magna Carta for Disabled Persons), Batas Pambansa 344 
(Accessibility Law) and the UN
Convention on the Rights of PWDs (UNCRPD);
20. Advocate for equal opportunity and accessibility of PWDs the programs for 
education, employment, health, socio-cultural and sports development;
21. Propose measures for the welfare of the person with disabilities (PWDs) as 
approved by the Sangguniang Panlungsod;
22. Maintain and regularly update the list of PWDs and issue individual PWD 
identification cards;
23. Organize the identified PWDs in every barangay and federate them in the 
city;
24. Serve as consultative and advisory body in the issuance of building and 
occupancy permits relative to the effective implementation of BF 344 also known 
as the Accessibility Law; and
25. Monitor and report to the Department of Justice, the incidents violating the 
RA 7277, BP 344, RA 10070, RA 10754 and PWD related laws.
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SEC. 71. The Office of the Senior Citizen Affairs Head. - The OSCA HEAD must 
be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Malay, of good moral character, 
able to read and write and at least a high school graduate. He must be physically and 
mentally capable of performing the tasks of OSCA Head, a bonafide member of a duly 
registered senior citizen's organization which has a track record of at least three 
consecutive years;
The OSCA Head shall take charge of the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs, 
and shall.
1. In consultation with the City or Municipal Social Work and Development Officer 
and duly registered senior citizen organizations, to plan, develop, implement, 
consolidate, and monitor yearly work programs in pursuance of the objectives of 
the Act and its Rules;
2. To draw up a list of available and required services which can be provided by 
the registered federations and associations of senior citizens;
To maintain and regularly update on a quarterly basis the list of senior citizens 
and to issue national uniform individual identification cards and purchase 
booklets, free of charge, which shall be valid anywhere in the country;
To serve as a general information and liaison center the needs of the senior 
citizens:
5. To monitor compliance of the provisions of the Act and its Rules particularly the 
grant of special discounts and privileges to senior citizens;
6. To report to the Mayor, any person, natural or judicial; establishments, business, 
entity, institution or agency found violating any provision of the Act and its Rules;
7. To facilitate the creation of a city or municipality coordinating and monitoring 
board consisting of OSCA Head, the City or Municipal Social Work and 
Development Officer and the presidents of concerned duly registered senior 
citizens organizations to deliberate and act on the complaints;
8. To assist senior citizens in filling complaints or charges against any person, 
natural or judicial; establishment, institution, or agency refusing to comply with 
the privileges under the Act before the Department of Justice (DOJ), the 
Provincial Prosecutor's Office, the regional or the municipal trial court, the 
municipal trial court in cities, or the municipal circuit trial court;
9. To assist and coordinate with the concerned person, natural or judicial, 
establishment, institution or agency in investigating fraudulent practices and 
abuses of the discount and privileges exclusively granted to senior citizens; and
10. To establish linkages and work together with the accredited NGOs, people's 
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SEC. 72. Benefits of Employees working in the City Government. - These are 
benefits of city goverment employees apart from their regular salaries and wages. The 
city government employee will be entitled to fringe benefits. These includes those 
benefits that are relatively small in value and are not taxable and are called "de minimis 
benefits".
These privileges furnished or offered to city employees to promote health, 
goodwill, contentment, or efficiency of city employees. "De minimis benefits", like fringe 
benefits, are granted by the city government on top of the employee's basic 
compensation but are not considered as taxable compensation for income tax purposes 
nor subject to the fringe benefit tax.
SEC. 73. The City Fire Station Service. -
a. There shall be established in the City 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 the 
necessary land or site of the station.
b. The city fire station shall be headed by a city fire marshal whose qualifications 
shall be as those provided for under Republic Act No. 9263, as amended, 
otherwise known as the "Bureau of Fire Protection and Bureau of Jan 
Management and Penology Professionalization Act of 2004.
c. The city fire station shall be responsible for providing emergency services such 
as the rescue and evacuation of injured people related to incidents and, in 
general, all fire prevention and suppression measures to secure the safety of life 
and property of the citizenry.
SEC. 74. The City Jail Service. -
(a) There shall be established and maintained in the city 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 and/or violent mentally ill person who 
endangers himself or the safety of others, duly certified as such by the 
proper Medical Health Officer, pending the transfer to a mental institution.
(b) The city jail service shall be headed by a City Jail Warden whose 
qualifications shall be as those 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". One shall assist in 
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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.
SEC. 75. The City School Division. -
(a) There shall be established and maintained by the DepED a city school 
division of the City of Malay, headed by a City Schools Division 
Superintendent.
(b) The City School Division shall be headed by a City Schools Division 
Superintendent who must possess the necessary qualifications required by 
the DepED.
SEC. 76. The City Prosecution Service. -
(a) There shall be established in the city a City Prosecution Service to be headed by 
a City Prosecutor and such number of Assistant City Prosecutors, as may be 
necessary, who shall be organizationally part of the Department of Justice (DOJ), 
and under the supervision and control of the Secretary of Justice and whose 
qualifications, manner of appointment, rank, salary and benefits shall be 
governed by existing laws covering prosecutors in 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 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.
The Secretary of Justice shall always ensure the adequacy and the 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 to perform and 
discharge the functions of the city prosecution service as provided hereinabove.
SEC. 77. Establishment of Extension or Satellite Offices. - There shall be 
established in the City of Malay extension or satellite offices of the Registry of Deeds, 
Land Transportation Office, Department of Human Settlements and Urban 
Development, Government Service Insurance System, Social Security System, Philippine 
Health Insurance and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Office, which shall be 
organizationally part of their respective national offices, and under the supervision and
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control of their respective heads of national offices arid whose qualifications, manner 
of appointment, rank, salary and benefits shall be governed by existing laws covering 
their respective departments or offices. They shall extend services and perform such 
other functions as mandated by their, respective charters to the residents of the city 
and its neighboring local government units:
Article X
Reclamation of Foreshore Lands and Ownership of Waterwork System 
Water Springs or Water Sources
SEC. 78. Reclamation of Foreshore Lands. - The city alone shall have the 
authority to reclaim foreshore lands, including submerged lands within its jurisdiction in 
accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 1899: Provided, however, that 
should the city desire to reclaim the said foreshore lands and submerged lands through 
third parties, the contracts relating thereto shall become effective only when the said 
contracts shall have been approved by the City Council and City Mayor.
SEC. 79. Ownership of Waterworks System, Water Springs or Water Sources, 
Roads, Streets, etc. - Notwithstanding the provision of Republic Act No. 1383 and other 
existing laws, all existing waterworks belonging to the national government, water 
springs and water sources shall be owned by the City of Malay and all revenues 
therefrom shall accrue to the general fund of the city. All existing municipal, provincial 
and national roads, streets, bridges, docks, piers, wharves, machineries, equipment and 
other public works improvements shall be owned by the City of Malay except those that 
are pre-owned by the Provincial Government, Philippine Port Authority and other 
National Government Agencies unless turned over to the City Government of Malay.
Article XI
Transitory and Final Provisions
SEC. 80. Municipal Ordinances. - Existing Ordinances at the Time of the 
Approval of this Act. All municipal ordinances of the Municipality of Malay existing at 
the time of the approval of this Act shall continue to be in force within the City of Malay 
until the Sangguniang Palungsod shall, by ordinance, provide otherwise.
SEC. 81. Tax Moratorium. - Upon the effectivity of this Act, the City of Malay 
shall maintain a tax moratorium for five (5) years, wherein no increase in the rates of 
taxes shall be imposed. Furthermore, it shall abide by the provisions of Republic Act No. 
7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, which limit the authority 
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the rates fixed under this Code.
SEC. 82. Plebiscite. - The City of Malay 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 in the present Municipality of Malay within sixty (60) days 
from the approval of this Act. The expenses for such plebiscite shall be borne by the 
Municipality of Malay. The Commission on Elections shall conduct and supervise such 
plebiscite.
SEC. 83. Officials of the City of Malay. - The present elective officials of the 
Municipality of Malay 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. The appointive officials and employees of the city shall 
likewise continue exercising their functions and duties and they shall be automatically 
absorbed by the city government of Malay.
SEC. 84. Succession Clause. - The City of Malay shall succeed to all the assets, 
properties, liabilities and obligations of the Municipality of Malay.
SEC. 85. Representative District. - Until otherwise provided by law, the City of 
Malay shall continue to be a part of the Second Congressional District of the Province 
of Akian.
SEC. 86. Reservation. - Nothing herein contained shall preclude the 
determination by the appropriate agency or forum of boundary disputes or cases 
involving questions or territorial jurisdiction between the City of Malay and any of the 
adjoining local government units even after the effectivity of this Act.
SEC. 87. Applicability of Laws. - The provisions of Republic Act No. 7160, 
otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, other laws pertaining to the 
Province of Akian, and such laws as are applicable to cities shall govern the City of 
Malay insofar as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act. Provided, 
however, that the land requirement prescribed under Republic Act No. 9009 shall not 
apply to the City of Malay.
SEC. 88. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason or reasons, any part or 
provisions of this Charter shall be held unconstitutional, invalid, or inconsistent with the 
Local Government Code of 1991, the other parts or provisions hereof which are not 
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shall govern, if so, provided therein.
SEC. 89. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, rules or regulations or parts 
thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or 
modified accordingly.
SEC. 90. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
following its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation.
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