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REPUBLIC 01; TIII<: I'IIIUPPINES 
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SENATE 
s, n. No,i954 
Introducl'd by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
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NOV 26 P 4 :33 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks the conversion of the Municipality of Labo into a component city 
to be known "s the City of I."bo. 
TIll' Municipality of Labo is a first class municipality of till' Province of 
('"marines Norte, with "11 aggregate land area of 648,84 square kilometers which 
o"cupies mOl'e than 25% of the total land area of the Province, It is situated relatively at 
the center of the ProvillCl', approximately '1'15 kilometers south of Manila and 15 
kilo1llders "way from Dad, the capital town of the Province, It is also linked to the 
prov mel'S and citil~s of the lIicol Region and the CALABARZON via the Maharlika 
Ilighway, 
/\s of tlw National Census of Population in August 2007, the municipality has a 
totill population of HH,OH7, comprising 17% of the total population of the Province, 
AgriculLure is the leading livelihood of the residents of the municipality which 
serves "s tlw agricultural center of the province and a potential investment destination 
<lnd promotion center for business, Natural resources such as gold, nickel, iron, 
magnetite sand, copper, lend and manganese are also abundant in the municipality, 
Aside from agriculture, tourism is also a good source of income for Labo, 
This bill is being filed as a counterpart measure of Representative Catherine 
Bnrcdollil-Reyes of the First District of Camarines Norte in the House of 
Represel1 talives, 
i)clilwr<ltion of this bill is requestl>d pursuant to the requirements provided for 
by Jaw, 
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SENATE 
S. tl No. 1954 
Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO 
AN ACT 
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RECEIVED HI', 
CONVERTING TI-IE MUNICIPALITY OF LABO IN THE PROVINCE OF 
CAMARINES NORTE INTO A COMPONENT CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITY 
OFLABO 
HI' it elloe/cd by tile Sellllte IIlId HOllse of" Represelltati"Oes of tile Philippines ill Congress 
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ARTICLE I 
GENERAl, PROVISIONS 
SECTION l.'fitlc.- This Act shall be known as the "Charter of the City of Labo." 
SEC. 2. Till' City of La/JO.- The Municipality of Labo shall be converted into a 
component city to bl' known as till' City of Labo, hereinafter referred to as the City, 
which shall comprise till' present Jurisdiction of the Municipality of Labo, Province of 
Camarines Norlc. Municipality of Labo is geographically located relatively at the center 
of liw Provincl' of Camarinl's Norte. It is approximately 335 kilometers south of Manila 
and 15 kilometers away from Daet, the capital town of the province. Over which it has 
jurisdiction, bounded by the Municipalities of Paracalc, Jose Panganiban, and 
Capalonga, on the South, by the province of Quezon adjoining province of Camarines 
Sur, on llw I (ast by the municipalities of Vinzons and San Vicente, and on the west by 
the municipalities of :'ita. Elena. 
The for"l;oing provision shall be without prejudice to the resolution by the 
appropriate agency or forum of existing boundary. disputes or cases involving questiolls 
of lL'rrilorial jurisdiction between the City of Labo and the adjoining local government 
units: IJroviLieLi, however, That the territorial jurisdiction of the disputes area or areas 
shall remain with the local government unit which has existing administrative 
supervision over said area 01' areas until the final resolution of the case. 
SEC. 3. Corporate Powers of thc City.- The City constitutes a political body 
corporate and as slIch is endowed with the attributes of perpetual succession and 
possessed of the powers which pertain to a municipal corporation to be exercised in 
conformity with the provision of this Charter. The City shall have the following 
corpo)',;lte powers: 


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d. ) To have a continuolls sllcccssi()n in its corporate llennl'; 
b. ) To slle and be sued; 
C'. ) To h<lVt' ilnd lise a corpoJ'(lte s(~al; 
d.) To acquire, hold and conveyor personal pl"llperty; 
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e. ) To l'nler into any contracts and/ or agreements; and 
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I If.) To l'xcrcise such other powers, prerogatives or authority subject to the 
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limitations providl'd in this Act or laws. 
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SEc:. 4. GCllcrai Pvwers.- The City shall have a common seal and may alter the 
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saml' at pleasurl'. it shall exercise the powers to levy taxes; to close and open roads, 
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strt~els, alleys, ~wrks or squares; to take, purchase, receive, holct lease, convey and 
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dispose, of real ,md personal property for the property for the general interest of the 
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City; to l'xpl"Opriiltl' or condl,mn private property for the public usc; to contract and he 
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contracted with; to SUl' and be sued; to prosl'cute and defend to final judgment and 
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execution suits wherein the City is involved or interested in and to exercise all the 
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PlHVl'fS as are gl'llllted to corporations or as hereinafter 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 ~wrsons or damage to property. 
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SJ\C.6. jllristiicliOIl of tile City.- The jurisdiction of the City of Labo, for police 
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pllrpOSl'S only, shall be coextensive with its territorial jurisdiction and for the purpose 
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of p1"llteclin)', 'l11d ensming the purity of the water supply of the City, such as police 
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jurisdiction shall also l,xtend over all territory within the drainage area of such water 
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supply, or within one hundred meters (1ll0 m.) of any reservoir, conduit, canal, 
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aqueduct or pumping station used in connection with the city water service. 
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Tlw city court of the City of Labu shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the city 
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01" municipal court of the adjoining municipalities or cities. to try crimes and 
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misdenwil110rs committed within said drainage area or within said spaces of One 
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hundred melers (100m). The court first taking cognizance of such an offence shall have 
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jurisdiction to try said cases to the exciusion of the other courts. The police force of 
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severa J IllUIl icipill ilies and cities concerned shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the 
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police of the City for the maintenance of good order and the enforcement of ordinances 
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th1"llughout said ZOIll~, ilrca or spaces shall be granted by the proper authorities of the 
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city or municipality concl'l"Ilcd, and the fees arising there from shall accrue to the 
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treasury of the said city or lllunicipality concerned and not to tlw City. 
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ARTICU: II 
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SJiC. 7. The OJTicillls of the City of Lauo.- (a) There shall be in the City of Labo a 
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city mayo,·, il city V1ce mayor, SangglllJiang Panlungsod members, a secretary to the 
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Sanggulliang Panlungsoti, a city treasurer and an assistant city treasure!', a city assessor 
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and an assislilnt assessor, a city accountant; a city budget officer, a city planning and 
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development coordinator, a city engineer, a city health officer, a city civil registrar, a 
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city adminislnltor, a city legal officer, a city social welfare and development officer, a 
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city vclcrill<l1'1an and a city general services officer; 
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(b) In addition thercto, the city mayor may appoint an environment and natural 
resources officer, (l city urchitecC a city infonnation officer, a city cooperatives 
officer, n city population officer and a city agriculturist; 
(c) Tlwre shall be established in the City a city fifl' station to be Iwadcd by a city 
fire marshal, a city jail to be headed by a city jail warden and a city school 
division to [", IWillkd by a city school superintendent; 
(d) TIll' Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Labo may: 
(l) Maintain existing offices not mentioned in subsections (a) and (b) 
hereof; 
(2) Create such other offices as may be necessary to carry out the purposes 
of tl1L' City; or 
(:I) Consolicinted thc functions of nny office with those of another in the 
interest of efficiency and economy. 
(e) Unless otherwise provided herein, heads of departments and offices shall be 
appointed by the city mayor with the concurrence of the majority of all members 
of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, subject to civil service law, rules and 
regulations. The Sangguniang Panlungsod shall act on the appointment within 
fifteen (15) days from the day of its submission, otherwise the same shall be 
dl,el1wd confirmed. 
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THE CITY MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR 
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SEC. 8. Tile City Muyor.- The city mayor shall be the chief executive of the City. 
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I k shall be elected at large by the 'llwlified voters of the City. No person shall be 
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eligible for the position of city mayor unless at the time of the election: he is at least 
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twenty-three (23) y(~ars of <lge; an actual resident of the City for at least one year prior to 
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his eleelion; <1nd <1 'lualified voter therein. Ill' shall hold office for three years, unless 
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~ooner rCLlloved, and shalll'cccive a IninlUlLllll monthly cOlnpens8tion corresponding to 
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salary grad(~ thirty (:10) as prescribed linder l\epublic Act No. 6758, otherwise known as 
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the Sabry Standardizatioll Law, and the implementing guidelines iSSlWd pursuant 
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The city mayor, <15 the chid executive of the city government, shall exercise such 
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powers and perforlll snch duties and functions as provided herein: 
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(a) I !xercisc those powers expressly granted to him by law, those necessarily 
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implied tlwrdrom, <15 well as powers lwcessary, appropriate or incidental for the 
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efficient and dfecliv(' governance of the city and those which arc essential to the 
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(I) Dl'lc'rmilW the guidelines of the city policies and be responsible to the 
Sangguniang Panlungsod for the program of government; 
(2) Direct the formulation of the city development plan with the assistance 
of the city developnwnt council and, upon approval thereof by the 
Sangguniang Panlungsod,. itnplclncnt the satne; 
(:I) l'rcSl,nt the program of government and propose policies and projects 
for the consideration of the Sangguniang I'anlungsod at the opening of the 
r"l;ular session of the Sangguniang Panlungsod every calendar year and 
as often as may be deemed necessary as the general welfare of the 
inhabitants and the needs of the city government may require; 
(4) Initiate and propose legislative measures to the Sangguniang 
i'anlungsod and, as often as may be deemed necessary provide such 
information and data needed or requested by said sanf,gunian in the 
fwrformill1ce of its legislative functions; 
(5) Appoint all officials and employees whose appointments arc not 
otherwise provided for in this Act, as well as those he may be authori;;,ed 
by l,)w to appoint; 
(6) Represent the City in all its business transactions and sign on its behalf 
all bonds, obligations am! contracts, and such other documents upon 
authority of the Silngguniang I'anlungsod 
OJ' pursuant to law or 
ordinance; 
(7) (\11'1'Y out slich t~lnergcncy nleZisures as may be necessary during and 
ill thL' aftcnnath of Inan- tllude and natural disasters and cahHnities; 
(8) Determine the time, manner and place of payment of salmies or wages 
of the officials and employees of the City, in accordance with law or 
()rdinancc; 
(9) Allocate and assign office space to the City and other officials and 
employees who, by law or ordinance, arc entitled to such space in the city 
hall and other buildings owned or leased by the city government; 
(10) I':nsure that all executive officials and employees of the City faithfully 
discharge their duties and functions as provided by law and this Act, and 
cause to be instituted administrative or judicial proceedings against any 
offici"l 01' employee of the. City who may have committed an offence in 
Ow performance of his officials duties; 
(II) Examine the books, records and other documents of all offices, 
officials, agents or employees of the City and, in aid of his executive 
powers and authority, require all national officials and employees 
stationed in or assigned to the City to make available to him such books, 
records ,mel other documents in their custody except those classified by 
law as confidential; 
(12) Furnish copies of executive orders issued by him to the Office of the 
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I'resident ,md the Office of the Secretary of the Interior and Local 
COVen11111'llt within seventy two (72) hours after their issuance; 
(13) Visit component banll1gays of the City at least once every six months 
lo deepen his understanding of problems and conditions, listen and give 
appropriatl' counsel to local officials and inhabitants of general laws and 
ordinances which especially Cl)nCern ti",m, and otherwise conduct visits 
and inspcclions to ensure that till' governance of the City will improve the 
lluillity of life of the inhabitants; 
(14) i\ct on leave applications of officials and employees appointed by him 
ilnd the comllwtation of the monetary value of their leave credits in 
(lccol'dnnce with Ju\-\r; 
(15) i\uthorizL' official trips of city officials and employees outside of the 
City for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days: Provided, That trip 
abroad or for a longer period may be authorized in accordance with the 
I ,oca I Covernment CodL'; 
(16) Call upon any national official or employee stationed or assigned to 
the City 
to advise him on ,matters affecting the City and to make 
recoll1tnL'ndatiol1s thereon; coordinate with said officials and employees in 
the formulation and impiL'mentalion of plans, programs and projL'cts; and 
when appropriate, initiate an administrative or judicial action against a 
national government official or employee who may have committed an 
offence in the performance of his official duties while stationed in or 
assigned to the City; 
(17) i\uthorize payment for medical care, necessary transportation, 
subsistence, hospital or medical fees of city officials and employees who 
arc injured while in the performance of their official duties and functions, 
subject availability of funds; 
(IH) Solemnize marriages, any provision of law to the contrary 
notwithstanding; 
(19) Conduct an annual palarong. panlungsod which shall feature 
traditional sports and disciplines included in national and international 
games, in coordination with the Department of Education; and 
(20) Submil to the provincial governor the following reports: an annual 
report containing a summary of all matters pertinent to the management 
mlmillblraliun and development of the City and all information and dab 
relative to its political, social and economic conditions; and supplemental 
I'l'porls when unexpected events and situations arise at any time during the 
year, particularly when Inan-1118de Of' natural disasters or calamities affect 
the gL'neral welfare of the Cily. 
(b) j~nforcl' all laws and ordinances relative to the governance of the City and in 
llw exercisL' of its appropriate corporat" powers, as well as implement all 
approved policies, programs, projects, services and activities of the City and, in 
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addition, shall: 
(I) ]'Ilsure that the acts of tlw City's component barangays and of its 
oHicials and arc within the scope of tlwir prescl'ibes powers, duties and 
functions; 
(2) Call conventions, conferences, SCll11nars or m_eetings of elective or 
appointive officials of the City, including national officials and employees 
stationed in or assigned to the City, at such time and place and on such 
subject as he Illay deem important for the promotion of the general 
welfare of the local government unit and its inhabitants; 
(l) Issue such executive orders for the faithful and appropriate 
cnforcelllcilt and execution of lavvs and ordinances; 
(4) Be entitl(,d to carry the necessary firearms within his territorial 
jurisd iction; 
(5) J\ct as the deputized representative of the National Police Commission, 
fOI'L1lulat(' the peace and order plan of the City and, upon its approval, 
implement tlw smne; and as such exercise general and operational control 
and supervision over the police forces in the City in accordance with 
Repu blic Act No, 6975, otherwise known as the Philippine National Police 
I ,(1W; and 
(6) Call upon the appropriate law enforcement agencies to suppress 
disorder, riot, lawless violence, rebellion or sedition or apprehend 
violators (If the law when public interest so requires and the city police 
forn" are inad"quate to cope with the situation or the violators, 
(e) Initiate and maximize the generation of resources and revenues, and apply 
the same to the im plementation of development plans, programs objectives and 
priorities, particularly those resources and revenues programmed for agro-
industrial development and countryside growth and progress, ilnd relative 
thereto, shall: 
(I) Re'luire each head of an office or -department to prepare and submit an 
cslin1dtc of appropriations for the ensuing calendar year, in accordance 
with the provisions of Republic Act No, 7160, otherwise known as the 
I ,(lcal Cov(,,'nnwnt Code of -1991; 
(2) I'repare and submit to the sanggunian for approval the executive and 
supplenwntal budgets of the City for the ensuing calendar year in the 
lllaLlIler provided for under the T ,ocal Government Code; 
(l) I':nsnrc that 011 taXl'S and otlwr revenues of the City are collected and 
that city funds arc applied to the payment of expenses and settlement of 
obligations of the City, in accordance with law or ordinance; 
(4) Issue licenses and permits and suspend or revoke tlw same for any 
violation of tlw conditions upon which said licenses or permits had been 
isstJ('d pursuant to law or ordinance; 
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(5) Issue permits without need of approval therefor for any national 
agency for till' holding of activities for any charitable or welfare purpose, 
"xduding prohibited games of chance or shows contrary to law, public 
policy ilnd public morals; 
(6) Require owners of illegal constructed houses, buildings or other 
strLlellll'es to obtain tlw necessary permit, subject to such fines and 
fwnalties as maybe imposed by law or ordinance, or to make necessary 
ch(lng(~s in the construction of the saIne when said construction violates 
any law or ordinance, or to ordcr the demolition or removal of said house, 
building or structures within the period prescribed by local ordinance; 
(7) Adopt adequate measures to safeguard and conserve land, mineral, 
forest, marine and other resources of the City; 
(H) Provide efficient and effective property and supply management in the 
City, ,md protect the funds, credits, rights and other properties of the City 
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(9) Institute or cause to be instituted administrative or judicial proceedings 
for violation of ordinances in the collection of taxes, fees or charges, and 
for the IH'ovel'Y of funds and property; and cause the City to be defended 
against all suits to ensurl' that its interests, resources and rights shall be 
adequately protected. 
(d) J<:nstlre the delivery of basic services and the provision of adequate facilities 
and in addition thereto: 
(I) I ':nsurc that the construction and repair of roads and highways funded 
by tlw national government shall be, as far as practicable, carried out in a 
spatially contiguous manner and in coordination with the construction 
and rep'lir of the roads and bridges of the City; and 
(2) Coordinate the implementation of technical services, including public 
works and infrastruclll re programs, rendered by national offices, 
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provided for under Republic Act No, 7160, otherwise known as the Local 
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Covernment Code of 1991, and those that afe preSCribed by law or ordinance, 
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SEC 9, Till' City Vice Mll!}OY,- Therl' shall be a city vice mayor who shall be 
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l'lccted in tIll' sanw lllanner as the city mayor and shall, at all time of his election, 
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. possess the same qtJalifications as the city mayors. TIe shall hold office for three years, 
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unless sooner removed and shal1 receive il monthly compensation corresponding to 
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salary )\mde twenty-six (26) ilS prescribed under the Salmy Standardization Law and 
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the implementing gnidelil1l's issued pursuant thereto, 
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(I) Be the presidil1g officer of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and sign all warrants 
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d I'awn on till' city treasury for all expenditures appropriated for the operation of the 
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(2) Subject to civil service law, rules and regulations, appoint all officials and 
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emp[oyees of till' Sangguniang Pan[ungsod, except those whose manner of appointment 
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(:» I\ssullle the office of the city mayor for the unexpired term of the latter in the 
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(4) l~xercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the cily mayor in 
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cases of tC111pOral'Y vHeaney; and 
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Covernnwllt Code of IlJlJl, and those that prescribed by law or ordinance. 
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THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD 
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SE<:.10, COII/posilioll.- (a) The Sangguniang Panlungsod, the legislative body of the 
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City shall be composed of the city vice mayor as presiding officer, ten (10) regular 
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sanggunian n1l'mlwrs, the presid(~nt of the cily chapter of the liga 118 mga barangay, the 
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president of the pan[ungsod na pederasyon ng mga sangguniang kabataan and the 
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sectoral rt~presclltativcs, as 111CJnbers. 
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(b) [n addition llwrclo, there shall be sectoral representatives: one from the women; 
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'lIld, as shall be dctermilled by the Sangguniang Panlungsod within ninety (lJO) days 
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prior to the holding of the local elections, 0118. from the agricultural or industrial 
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workers; and one from the other sectors, including the urban poor or disabled 
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(c) Tlw 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 the law. 
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l'alllungsod, as the legislative body of the City, shall enact ordinances, approve 
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fl'solutions and appropriate funds for the general welfare of the City and its inhabitants 
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pursU<l11t to Section "16 of the Local Government Code and in the proper exercise of the 
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(J) !\ pprovl~ ordinances and pass resolutions necessary for an efficient and 
effective city governlTICnt, and in this connection, shall: 
(i) Rl'vicw all ordinances approv(,d by the Sangguniang Barangay and 
l'xeculive orders issued by the punong barangay to determine whether 
these arc within the scope of the prescribed powers of the sanggunian and 
of the punong barnngay; 
(ii) Maintain peace and order by enacting measures to prevent and 
sllppress lawlessness, disorder, riot, violence, rebellion or sedition and 
impose' penalties for the viohltion of said ordinance; 
(iii) Approve ordinances imposing a fine not exceeding Five thousand 
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pesos (1'5,000.00) Of an impi"isonment for a period not exceeding one year, 
or both, at the discretion of the court, for violation of a city ordinance; 
(iv) Adopt measures to protect the inhabitants of the City from the 
harmful effects of man-made or natural disasters and calamities, and to 
provide relief services and assistance for victims during and in the 
aftermath of said disasters or calamities and in their rcturn to productive 
livelihood follovving s(lid events; 
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_Hnact 
oflljl1anCl~s intended 
to prevent, suppress and jmposC' 
appropriate penalties for habitual drunkenness in public places, vagrancy, 
mendicancy ,prostitution, establishment and maintenance of houses of ill-
repule, gambling and other pfOhibited games of chance, fraudulent 
devises and ways to obtain money or property, drug addiction, 
lllainlcnance of drug dens, drug pushing, juvenile delinquency, the 
printing, distribution or exhibition of obscene or pornographic materials 
or publicdtions, and such other activities inimical to the welfare and 
momls of the inhabitants of the City; 
(vi) Protl,d the environment and impose appropriate penalties for acts 
which l'ndanger the environment, and such other activities which result in 
pollution acceleration OJ" eutrophication of rivers or of ecological 
ilnbalancc; 
(vii) Subject to the provision of the Local Covermnent Code and the 
pertinent laws, determine the powers and duties of officials and 
em ployees of the City; 
(viii) I )l'leJ"mine the positions and the salaries, wages, allowances and 
other emoluments and benefits of officials and emploYl"" paid wholly or 
mainly from ciLy funds and provide for expenditures necessary for the 
proper· conduct of programs, projects,· services and activities of the 
l~{)V(\rnnlent; 
(ix) Authorize the payment of compensation to a qualified person not in 
tIll' government service who fills up a tt,mporary-vacancy in a concurrent 
capacity at the rall' authorized by law; 
(x) Provide a lllechanism and the appropriate funds therefor to ensure the 
safety and protection of dll city government property, public documents 
or rccords such as those relating to property inventory, land ownership, 
record of births, marriages, deaths, asseSSlncnts, taxation, accounts; 
busincss permits and such other records and documents of pll blic interest 
in the offices and departments of the government; 
(xi) When the finances of the city government allow, provide for 
additional allowances and other benefits to judges, prosecutors, public 
l'lementary ilm! high school teachers, and other niltional government 
officials stalioned in or aSSigned to the City; 
(xii) Provide legal assistance to barangay officials who, in the performance 
of their official duties or on the occasion thereof, have to initiate judicial 
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procel,dinf, or defend themselves against legal actions; and 
(xiii) Provide: for group insurance or additional insurance coverage for all 
bal'<lngdy officials, including nWlllbcrs of barangay tanod brigades and 
othe:r se:rvice: units, with public or private insurance: companies, when the 
finances of the city government allows said covemge. 
(2) CenNat" ilnd maximizl' the usc of resources and revenues for the 
devdopment plans, program objectives and priorities of the City, with particulm 
attention to agro-industrial development and city-wide growth and progress, 
and relative thereto, shall: 
(i) Approve the annual and supplemental budgets of the city government 
and appropriate funds for specific programs, projects, services and 
activities of the City, or for other purposes not contrary to law, in order to 
promote the genl'ral welfare of the City and its inhabitants; 
(ii) Su bjed to the provisions of book 11 of the Local Government Code and 
dpplicabk laws, dnd upon the majOl'ity vote of all the members of the 
SZlllgguniang Panlungsod, enact ordinances lcvyjng taxes, fees and 
charge:s, prescribing the rates thereof for general and specific purposes, 
il1ld g"ilnting tax exemption, incentive 01' relief; 
(iii) Subject to the provisions of Book II of the Local Cove1'llment Code and 
UpOJl the majority vote of all the members of the Sangguniang 
l'ilnlungsod, authorize the city mayor to negotiate and contract loans and 
ot\wr forms of indebtedness. The application for loans or other forms of 
indebtedness and terms and conditions thereof shall, before approval, be 
published in a newspdper of general circulation in the City. 
Once approved, the contract covering the loans or other forms of 
indd)tedJll'ss shall be furnished to any city resident requesting 8, Copy 
theretif, upon payment of reasonable fees; 
(iv) Subject to the provisions of Hook II of the Local Government Code and 
ilpplicabll' laws and upon the majority vote of all the members of the 
Silngguninag Panlungsod, enact ordinances authorizing the floating of 
bomb or other instruments of indebtedness for the purpose of raising 
funds to finance development projects, The authorization to float bonds or 
other instruments of indebtedness shall be published in a newspaper of 
gl~nl'l\lI circulation in the City. Once approved., the contract covering the 
floating of bonds or other instruments of indebtedness shall be furnished 
to ilny city 1'(,sident requesting a copy thereof upon payment of reasonable 
fees; 
(v) Appropriate funds f01' the construction and maintenance of the rental 
of bu ildings for the use of the City .and upon the majority vole of all the 
nwmbers of the Sanp;p;unianp; Panlungsod, authorize the city mayor to 
lease: to private parties such public buildings held in a proprietary 
cap<1city, subject to existing laws, rules and regulations; 
(vi) l'l'escrilw reasonable limits and restrains 011 the use properly within 
the jurisdiction of the City; 
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(vii) Adopt a comprehensive land usc for the City; 
(viii) Reclassify lands within the jurisdiction of the City, subject to the 
Jwrtinent provisions of the Local C;overnment Code; 
(ix) !illact integrated zoning ordinances in consonance with the approved 
comprdwnsivc land lise plan, subject to existing laws, rules and 
regulations; establish fire lines or zones, particularly in populous centers, 
and regulate the construction, repair or modification of buildings within 
s.lid fire limits or zones in accordance with the provisions of the Fire 
Codc; 
(x) Subjl'ct to national Jaw, process and approve subdivision plans for 
residential, commercial or industl'ial purposes and other development 
purposes, and to collect processing fees and other charges, the proceed of 
which, shall accrUl' entirely to the City: Provided, however, That where 
approval of a national agency or office is required, said approval shall not 
Iw withheld for more than thirty (30) days ffOm receipts of the application, 
I'ailme to act on the application within the period stated above shall be 
deemed as approved thereof; 
(xi) Sl1bjl'cl to the provisions of Book 11 of the Local Government Code, 
control fishing and rdatl'd activities within the city rivers and waters; 
(xii) With the concurrence of at least two-thirds (2/3) of all the members of 
the Sanggl1niang Panlungsod, grants tax exemptions, incentives or relief 
to entities engaged in community growth-inducing industries, subjects to 
the provisions of the I ,ocal Government Code; 
(xiii) Crant 10ElllS or prov ide grants to other local government units or to 
national, provincial and city charitable, benevolent or educational 
institutions: IOrovided, That said institutions are operated and maintained 
within the City; 
(xiv) Regulate the numbering of residential, commercial and other 
buildings; ,md 
(xv) Regulate the inspection, weighing and measuring of articles of 
C(J1l1111erce. 
(3) Subject to the provisions of Book II of the Local Government Code, enact 
ordinancc's granting and authorizing the issuance of permits or licenses, upon 
such conditions and for such purposes intended to promote the general welfare 
of the inhabitants of the City and pursuant to this legislative authority, shall: 
(i) Pix ,md impose reasonable fees and charges for all services rendered by 
till' city governml'nt to private persons or entities; 
Oi) J{egulate or fix license fees for any business of profession within the 
City and the conditions under which the license for said business or 
prnctice of prnf('ssion may be revoked and enact ordinances levying taxes 
thereon; 
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(iii) P,'ovide for and set the terms and conditions uncleI' which public 
utilities owned by the City shall be operated by tlw city ijovernment, and 
prescribe the conditions under which the same may be leased to private 
persons or entities, preferably cooperatives; 
(iv) Regulate the display of and fix the' license fees for siijns, signboards or 
billboill'ds ill the place or places where the profession or business 
advertised then:by is, in whole or in part, conducted; 
(v) Any law to the contrary notwithstanding, authorize and license the 
establishment, operation "nd maintenance of cockpits, and reijubte 
cockfighting and comnwrcial breeding of gamecock" Provided, '1'h"t 
existing rights should not prejudiced; 
(vi) Subject to the guidelines prescribed by the Department of 
'i'mnsportation and Communications, regulate the operation of tricycles 
and grnnt franchises for t franchise the operation thereof within the 
territorial jurisdiction of the City; and 
(vii) Upon approval by a majority vote of all the members of the 
Sanggllniang Panlungsod, grant a handlise to any person, partnership, 
corporate or cooperative to do business within the City; establish, 
construct 
operate 
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lTIaintain 
ferries, 
wharves, 
Inarkcts 
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slaughterhouses; or undertake such other activities within the City as may 
bl' allowed by existing laws: Provided. That cooperatives shall be given 
preferencl' in the grant of such franchise. 
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(4) Regulate' "divitil's l'dalivc to the usc of land, buildings "nd structures within the 
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City ill order to promote the general welfare and, for said purpose, shall: 
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(ii) With the concurrence of a majority of the members of the Sangguniang 
panlungsod, a quorum being present, deny the entry of legalized 
gambling by ordinance into any part of the City or regulate its location in 
till' City; 
(iii) J\equire that buildings and the premises thereof and any land within 
the City be kept and maintained in a sanitary condition; impose penalties 
for any violation thereof; or, upon failure to comply with said 
H:quin:11lent, h"ve the work done at the expense of the owner, 
administrative or tenant concerned; and require the filling up of any land 
or pren1iscs to a grade necessary for prol)CI' sanitation; 
(iv) Reguliltl' the disposal of clinical and other wastes from hospitals, 
clinics and other similar establishments; 
(v) Regulate the establishment, operation and maintenance of cafes, 
l'CShlllfl1nts, bccrhouses, hotels, lTIotcis, inns, pension houses, lodging 
houses and other similar establishments, including tourist guides and 
transports; 
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(vi) Regulate the safe, giving away or dispensing of any intoxicating malt, 
vino, l1lixl~d or fcrmented H(luors at any n~tail outlets; 
(vii) Regulatc the establishment and provide for the inspcction of stcam 
boners or any Iwating devicc' in buildings and the storage of inflammable 
and highly combustible materials within the Cily; 
(viii) R"liul1lle the cstablishmcnt, operation and maintcnance of any 
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performances circuscs, billiard pools, public dancing schools, public dance 
halls saUlla baths, massagc parlors and other places for entertainment or 
~lnlllscnl('nt; regulate such .other (~vents or activities for amuselnents or 
entertainmcnt, particularly those which tend to disturb thc community or 
annoy the inhabitants, or require the suspension or suppression of theme; 
or prohibit certain forms of amusement or entcrtainment in order to 
protect the social and moral welfare of tlw community; 
(ix) Provide for the impounding of stray animals; regulate the keeping of 
animals in homes or as part of a business, and the slaughter, sale or 
disposition of the same; and adopt measures to prevent and penalizc 
cruelty to anill1als; and 
(x) Regulate the l'stablishment, operation and maintenance of funcral 
parlors and tIll' burial or cremation of the dead, subject to existing laws, 
rules and regulates, 
(5) A pprovl' ordinances which shall ensure the efficient; and effective delivery of 
llw basic sc'rviccs and facilities as provided for under the Local Government 
Codl' and, in addition to said services and facilities, shall: 
(i) 
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maintenance, 
protection 
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conservation of tree parks and grcenbelts; 
(ii) listablish markets, slaughterhouses or animal corrals and authorize the 
operation thereof by the city government; and regulate the construction 
and operation of privatc markets, talipapus or other similar buildings and 
stl'uctu]'(~s; 
(iii) Authorize the establishment, maintenance and operation by the city 
government of ferries, wharves and other structures intended to 
accelc,ratc the productivity related to marine life in the preservation 
thereof; (iv) Regulatc the preparation and sale of meat, poultry, fish, 
vegctabks, fruits, fresh dairy, products and other foodstuffs for public 
conSlllnptitHl; 
(v) Regulate the usc of streets, avenues, alleys, sidewalks, bridges, parks 
and other public places and approve the construction, improvement, 
rt'pair and maintenance of the same; establish bus and vehicle stops and 
terminals or regulate the usc of the same by privately-owned vehicles 
which servc the public; regulate garages and operation of conveyances for 
hin'; designate stands to be occupied by public vehicles when not in usc; 
regulate the pulling up of signs, signposts, awnings and awning posts on 
llw streets; and provide for the lighting, cleaning and sprinkling of streets 
'lilel public places; 
(vi) Rcgulate traffic on all streets and bridges, prohibit encroachments or 
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obstacles thereon and, when necessary in the interest of public welfare, 
ilutho1'iY,e tl", removal of "ncroachments and illegal constructions in 
pH blic pInees; 
(vii) Subject to existing laws, establish and provide for the maintenance, 
repair and operation of an effici'~nt waterworks system to supply water for 
till' inhabitants and to purify the source of the water supply; regulate 
the cOJ)strlJction, lTlaintcnancc, repair and Usc of hydJ'Dnts, pUlnps, 
cisterns and reservoirs; protect tlw purity and quantity of the water su pply 
of the City and, for this purpose, extend the coverage of appropriate 
ordinances over all territOlY within the drainage area of said wate}' supply 
and within one hundred meters (100 m.) of the reservoir, canal, conduit, 
aqLH . .:oducC putnping stathHl or watershed used in connection with the 
",'ater service; and regulatc' the consulnptiol1, usc or wastage of waler and 
fix and collect charges therdor; 
(viii) Rl'gulate tI", drilling and excavation of the ground for the laying 
of water, gas, scvvcr and other pipes, and the construction, repair and 
maintenance of public drains, sewers, cesspools, tunnels and 
similar structures; regulate the placing of poles and the use of crosswalks, 
curbs rind gutters; adopt-lneaSl1l'(~s to ensure public safety against open 
",mals, manhoks, live wires and other similar hazards to life and 
properly; and regulate the construction and usc of private water closets, 
privies and other similar structures in buildings and homes; 
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(ix) Regula!e the placing, stringing, attaching, installing, repair 
and construction of an gas mains, electric telegraph and telephone 
wires, conduits, nwters and other apparatus; and provide for the 
correction, condemnation or removal of the same when found to be 
dangerous to the welfarc of the inhabitants. 
(x) Subject to the availability offunds and the existing laws,. Rules and 
regulations establish and provide for the operation of vocational and 
technical schools and similar post secondary institutions and, with the 
approval of the Department of Education Of the Technical Education and 
Skills Devciopment Authority and subject to existing law on tuition fees, 
fix and collect reasonable tuition fees and other school charges in 
educational institutions supported by the city govel'1lmenl.; 
(xi) Hstablish a scholarship fund for poor but deserving students in 
schools located within its jurisdiction 01' for students residing within the 
City; 
(xii) Approve mcasures and adopt quarantine regulations to prevent the 
introduclion and spread of diseases; 
(xiii) Provide for an eHicknt and effective system of solid waste and 
garbage collection and disposal and prohibit littering and the placing 01' 
throwing of gurbage, refuse and other filth and wastes; 
(xiv) Provide for the care of disabled persons, paupers, the aged, the 
sick, persons of unsound mind, abandoned minors, juvenile delinquents, 
drug dcpcnd,'nLs, "bused children and other youth below eighteen (18) 
ycars of agc; and subjcct to availability of funds, establish and provide 
for the operation of Ceiltl'i's and facilities for the said needy and 
disadvantaged persons; 
(xv) Hstablish and provide for the maintenance and improvement of jails 
and detention centers, institute a sound jail management program 
a nd appropriate funds for the subsistence of detainees and convicted 
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prisoners ill the City; 
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nongovel'11mcntal organizations and, subject to tlw availability of funds, 
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'lppl'opriilte funds for the support and development of the Silme; and 
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"nel adopt measures mutually beneficial to the elderly and to the 
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community; provide incentives for nongovernmental agencies and 
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entities and, subject to the availability of funds, appropriiltc funds to 
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support programs and projects for the bendit of the elderly, 
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(6) Perform ,sLlch otlwr duties and functions and exercise such other powers as 
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provided for under Republic Act No, T160, otherwise known as the Local 
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Covernment Code of J 991, and those that arc prescribed by lilw or ordinance. 
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(b) The members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Labo shall receive a 
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minimu m monthly compensation corresponding to salary grade twenty-five (25), 
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as prescribed under tIll' Salary Standardization Law and the implementing guidelines 
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issued pursuant thereto, 
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ARTICLE V 
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PROCESS OFLEGISLATJON 
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SEC. 12. II/lemal Rules of Procedure, (a) On the first regular session 
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following the election of its members and within ninety (90) days thereafter, the 
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Sangguniang (Janlungsod shall adopt or update its existing rules of procedure. 
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(b) The rules of procedure shall provide for the following: 
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1) Th;, organization of the Sanggunian and the election of its officers as 
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wdl as the creation of standing committees which shall include, but 
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shall !lot be litnitcd to, the cOlnnlittecs on appropriations, revenues, 
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c'll)',incering and public works, education and lwalth, women and 
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family, human rights, youth and sports development, environmental 
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prolcction, peace and order and traffic, and cooperatives; the general 
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jurisdiction of each committee; and the election of the chairman and 
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members of each committee; 
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2) The order and calendar of business for each session; 
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3) The legislative process; 
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4) The parliamentary procedures which include the conduct of 
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III C 111 bel'S d Luing sessions; 
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5) The discipline of members for disorderly behavior and absences 
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without justifiable cause for four consecutive scssions for which they 
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be censured, reprimanded or excluded from the session, 
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sllspemlcd for not more than sixty (60) days or expelled; Provided, That 
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till' pl~nalty of suspension or expulsion shall require the concurrence of at 
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least two-thirds (2/3) vote of all the Sanggunian members: Provided, 
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fll1'thcr, That the member convictl'd by final judgment to imprisonment of 
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at lmst one y(~ar for any crime involving moral turpitude shall be 
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SJ~C 13. full Disclosure of Fillallcial and Business Interests of Sallxxulliallg 
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PlllllulIgsod MCl11iJcrs,- (a) Every Sal1gguniang Panlungsod member shall, upon 
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assumption to offic~, make' a full disclosure of his business and financial interests. He 
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shall also disclose any busin~ss, financial prof~ssional relationship OJ' any relation by 
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affinity or consanguinity within tlw fourth civil dl'gn"" wbich he may have with any 
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person; firnl 01' entity affeeled by any ordinance 01' resolution under considl,ratiol1 by 
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the Sanggunian of which he is a member, which relationship may result in conflict of 
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inkrests. Such relationship shall include: 
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1) Ownership of stock or capital, or investment in the entity or firm to 
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which the ordinance or resolution lllay apply; and 
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2) Contracts Of' agr~~lllents with any person or entity wbich the 
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ordinance or resolution under consideration l1lay affect. 
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applicable to this situation, "conflict of inten,st" refers in general to one 
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vvhc]'(' it Inay be reasonably deduced that a Inr~lnbcl' of a Sanggunian 
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may not act in the public interest due to some private, pecuniary or other 
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personal considerations that may tend to affect his judp;ment to the 
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prejudice, of the service or the public. 
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(b) The disclosure rcquired under'this Act shall be made in writing and 
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Stl bm iltcd to the secretary of the Sanggtlnian 01' the secretary of the committee 
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of which he is a member. The disclosure shall, in all cases, form part of the 
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record of the pl'Oceedings and shall be made in the follOWing manner: 
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1) 1 )isc!osl1l'l, shall be mack before the member participates in the 
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deliberations on the ordinance or resolution under consideration: 
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I'l'llvided, That if the member did not participate during the deliberations, 
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the disclosure shall be made before voting on the ordinance 01' resolution 
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on second and third readings; and 
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2) Disclosure shall be made when ,1' member takes a position or makes a 
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privilege s~wech on a matter that may affect the business interest, 
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financia I connection or professional relationship described herein. 
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SEC. 14. Se,<;,<;iulis. - (a) On the first day of the session immediately following the 
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ciection of its members, the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall, by resolution, fix the day, 
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time and place of its sessions. The minimum number of regular sessions shall be 
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once a week for the Sangguniang Panlungsod. 
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b) When the public interest so demands, special sessions may be called by the city 
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m'lyor 01' by a majority of the members of the Sanggunian. 
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c) All Sanggunian sessions shall be open to the public unless a closed-door 
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session is ordcrcd by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members present, 
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there being a quorum, in the public interest or for reasons ot security, decency 01' 
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morality. No two sl,ssions, regular or special, may be held in a single day. 
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d) In the case of special sessions of the Sanggunian, a written notice to the members 
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shalll", sl'rved personally at thl' mc'mbers' usual place of residence at least 
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twenty-four (24) hours beforc the special session is held. 
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Unless concllrred in by two-thirds (2/:1) vote of the Sanggunian membe)'s 
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present, there being a quorum, no other matters may be considered at a special 
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session except those stated in the notice. 
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(c) The SanggLl11iang Panlungsod shall keep a journal and a record of its 
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procc('dinp,s which may be published upon resolution of the majority of its 
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I1lClll bel'S. 
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SEC. 15. QIIOI'IIIll. - (a) A majority of all the members of the Sanggunian who 
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businl'ss. Should a question of quorum be ra ised during a session, the presiding 
officer shall immediatl'ly proceed to call tl", roll of the members and thereafter 
alllHlunce t1w rl'sults . 
(b)'Whcrl' there is no quorum, the presiding officer may declare a recess until 
such lillle a quorum is constitutl,d, or a majority of the members present may 
adjourn from day to day and may compel the immediate attendance of any 
llll'mlwr absent without justifiable, cause by designating a member of the 
San)',)',l1nian, to bl' assisted by a member or members of the police force assigned 
in till' t"rritorial jurisdiction of the City of Labo, to arrest the absent member and 
present hin1 at the session. 
(c) I f there is still no quorum dl,spitc the enforcement of the immediately 
pn'Cl,ding subsection, no business shall be transacted. The presiding officer, 
UpOIl pruper motion duly a pproved by thl'members present, shall then declare 
till' session adjourned for lack of quorum. 
SEC. 16. Approval of Ordillallces.-
(a) Every ordinance enacted by the 
Sanggl1nian)', I'anlungsod shall be presented to the city mayor. If the city mayor 
approves tlw same, he , shall affix his signature on each and every page thereof; 
otherwise, Ill' sha I1 veto it and rciurn the same with his objections to the Sanggunian, 
which may Pl'Ocl'l'd to reconsider the same. The Sanggllnian may override the veto of 
the city mayor by two-thirds (2/3) vote of all its members, thereby making the 
ordinance or resolution effective for all legal intents and purposes. 
(b) 'I'lw vl'lo shall be communicated by the city mayor to the Sanggunian 
within len (10) days; otherwise, the 'ordinance shall be deemed approved as if 
he h'lL! siglwd it. 
SEC. 17. Veto Power of the City Mayor. - (a) The city mayor may veto any 
ordinilncl' of the Silngguniang Pilnlungsod Oll the ground that it is ulira vires or 
F!'ejl1dicilll lu the public welfare, stating his reasons thereof in writing. 
(b) TIll' city mayo!' shall have the power to veto any particular item or 
ilclns of [til appropriations ordinance, an ordin.ance or resolution adopting a 
local dpvclopn1L~nt plan, any public invcstnlent prograJTI, or an ordinance 
directing the payment of money or creating liability. In such case, the veto 
shall not affect the item or items which arc not objected to. 
TIll' vl'lol'd, itl'lll 
0]' items shall not take effect unless the Sangguniang 
Panllll1)',sod overrides the veto in the manner herein provided; otherwise, the 
itelll or items in the appropriations ordinance of the previous year 
corresponding to those vetoed, if any, shall b(, deemed enacted. 
(c) The city mayor may veto an ordinance or resolution only once. The 
Sanggllnian may override the veto of the city mayor by two-thirds (2/3) vote of 
all its Illembl'rs, t11l'reby making the ordinance effective even without the 
approvill of tl1l' city mayor. 
SI':C. J8. Hevicw of Cit1f Ordillallces by the SallKKllniallK PanlalawiKal1. - (3) 
Within threl' days after approval, the secretmy to the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall 
forward to t1w Sangguniang Panlalawigan for review, copies of approved ordinances 
and the resolutions approving the local development plans and public investment 
programs formulated by the IOCill development councils. 
(b) Within thirty (30) days after receipt of copies of such ordinances and 
resolutions, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan shaH examine the documents 01' 
transmit them to the provincial attorney or the provincial prosecutor for 
prompt examination. Thl' provincial attorney or the provincial prosecutor shall, 
within a period of ten (10) days from receipt of the documents, inform the 
~allgguniang IJ,mlalawigan in writing of his comments or recommendations, 
which 11l8Y bl' considered by the S8I1F,gunian}; Panlalawigan in making its 
dl'cisj{)Jl. 
(c) If the ~anggllni"ng Panlalawigan finds that such an ordinance or resolution is 
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beyond the power conicrred upon the Sangguniang l'anlungsod concerned, 
it shall declare sLich ordinance or resolution invalid in whole or in part. The 
Sangguniang Panlalawigan shall enter its action in the minutes and shall advise 
the corresponding city authorities of the action it has taken. 
(, 
(d) If no action has been taken by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan within thirty 
7 
('>0) days after su bmission of such an ordinance or resolution, the same shall be 
X 
PI'l'sut11cd consistent with l"w and therdore valid. 
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SEC. 19. /{l'vil'W of Barallgay Ol'dinallcl's by tile Sallggll1liall:>i PUIlIUllsod. - (a) 
II. 
Within t('ll (10) days after enactnwnt, the Sangguniang Barangay shaH furnish copies of 
12 
"II barangdy ordinances to the Sangguniang Panlungsod for review as to whether the 
[] 
ordinance is consistent \-vith 1a"\-\' and city ordinances. 
14 
b) If the Sill'?,)',unian)', Panlungsod fails to take action on barangay ordinances 
15 
within thirty PO) days f1'Om receipt thereof, the same shall be deemed approved. 
16 
c) if till' Sangguniang Panlungsod finds the barangay ordinances inconsistent 
17 
with law or city ordinances, the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall, within thirty 
IX 
nO) days hom receipt thereof, return the same with its comments and 
! <) 
J'cC()lnl1H~ndat-iolls to the Sangguniang Barangav concel'Ded for adjustment 
20 
amend nwnl or modification; in which case, the effectivity of the barangay 
21 
ordinance is suspended until such time as the revision called for is effected_ 
22 
SEC. 20. Ellfol'CC111Cll1 of Disappl"CHlcd Ordinances or Resolutiolls. - Any 
23 
attc'mpt to enforce any ordinance or any resolution approving the local development 
24 
plan and public investment program after the disapproval thereof shall be 
25 
sufficienl ground 1'0,. the suspension or dismissal of the official or employce 
2() 
concerned. 
27 
SEC. 2-\. Effecti7Jity of Ol'tiillunces or l{esolutiollS. - (a) Unless otherwise stated 
>.2X 
in the ordinance or till' resolution approving the local development plan and public 
29 
invl,stnwnt program, the same shall take effect after ten (10) days from the date a copy 
30 
thereof is posted in a bulletin board at the entrance of the City Iiall of T.abo, and in 
J I 
at least two other conspicuous pJaces in the City of Labo not later than five (5) days 
J2 
after approval thereof. 
13 
(b) '1'11[' secrdary to the Sangguniang Panltmgsod shall caLlse the posting of an 
34 
ordinallCl' or resolutioll in the bulletin board at the entrance of the city h811 in 
35 
at least two conspicuous places not latl'" than five days after approval thereof. 
3G 
The text of the ordinance 01' resolution shall be disseminated and posted in 
37 
I'ilipino or Unglish and the secretary of the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall 
JX 
record such fhct in a book kept for the purpose, stating the dates of approval 
]<) 
iJnd posting. 
40 
(c)The main feiltures of the ordinance or resolution duly enacted 01' adopted 
41 
Shid], in addition to being posted, be published once in a local newspaper of 
42 
)',l,"eral circulation within the City: Provided, That in the absence thereof the 
43 
OI'dinancl' or l'l'solulion shall be published in any newspaper of general 
44 
circulation: Provided, furthcr, That the gist of all ordinances with penal sanctions 
45 
shall also I", published in a newspaper of gencral circulation. 
47 
ARTICLE VI 
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DlSQUAUHCATION AND SUCCESSION OF HECTIVE CITY OFFICIALS 
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SEC 22. Disqualificatiolls of Elective Public City Officials. - The following 
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Iwrsons Me dis,! uillified frolll running for any dective position in the City: 
a) Those sentenced by final judgment for an offense involving moral turpitude 
or an offense punishable by one year or Jnore of imprisOlltllcnt vvithin five 
yenrs after serving sentence; 
b) Those l'C'lnoved hOln office as a result of (111. adlninistrativp case; 
c) Those eonvich'd by final judgment for violating the oath of allegiance to 
t1w Rl'public of the Philippines; 
d) Those with dual citi;;,cnship; 
e) I'ugitives from justice in criminal or nonpolitical cases here and abroad; 
f) IJermancnt f<'sidcnts in a foreign country or thosl' who have acquired the 
right to reside abroad and continue to avail of the same right after the effectivity 
of till' I ,ocal Covernment Code; and 
g) The insane or fl'l'ble-minded, 
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SEC. 23. l'Cfl/lllllcllt Vacallcl/ ill tlte Offices of the City Mayor and City Vice Mayor. 
16 
(a) If il permanent vacancy occurs in the office Df the city mayor, the city vice 
17 
Illayor COnCl'fJ1Cd shall become the city mayor. If a permanent vacancy occurs 
1 K 
in tlw office of the city vice mayor, the highest ranking Sangguniang 
I'J 
I'anlungsod memb"r or, in caSl' of his permanent incapacity, the second highest 
20 
rankin)', Sangguniang Panlungsod member shall become tl1<' city vice mayor. If 
21 
permilllent vacancies occur in both the offices of the city mayor and the city vice 
22 
mayor, the first and second highest ranking Sanggunianp; Panlungsod melnbers, 
23 
Of in carl' of IwrnH1l1l'nt incapacity of one or both of them, the next highest 
74 
ril11king Snnggulliang Panlungsod member or members shall become the city 
25 
~nay()r (lilt! city vice InayOl'/ respectively. Subsequent vacancies in said offices 
.26 
shall be filled automatically by the other sanggunian members according to their 
21' 
ranking as defined her"in. 
28 
b) J\ tic bl'twecn or among the highest ranking Sangguniang Panlungsod 
29 
nwmbers shall be resolved by drawing of lots. 
30 
c) Tl1l' successors as defined herein shall serve only the unexpired terms 
31 
of their predecessors. 
32 
For purposes of this Act, a permanent vacancy arises when an elective local 
33 
officii11 fills <1 higher vacant office, refuses to assume office, fails to qualify, dies, 
34 
is removed from office, voluntarily resigns or is otherwise permanently 
35 
incapacitated to discharge the functions of his office, for purposes of succession 
36 
as provided ill this Act, ranking in the sanggunian shall be determined on the 
.l7 
basis of tlw proportion of votes obtained by each winning candidate to the total 
3B 
number of l"l'gistcn'c! voters in the City in the immediately precl'ding local 
39 
election. 
40 
SEC, 24. P"I"/J/(/J/{'J/t VacIJllcies in the Sallggllniall . .. Perman"nt vacancies in 
4l 
the ~nllggllni(lng Panlungsod where aut01l1iltic succession as provided above does 
42 
nuL i1pply shall be filled by appointmenLs in the following manner: 
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45 
4(, 
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a) The President, through the Executive Secretary, shall make the 
;1 forusa id appointments; 
b) Only the nominee of the political party under which the sanggunian 
nwmber concerned had been elected shall be appointed in the manner herein 
provided. The appointee shall come from the political party as that of the· 
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sanggunian member who causcd the vacancy and shall serve the unexpired 
2 
term of the vacant office. In tlw appointment herein mentioned, a nomination 
3 
and a certificate of membership of tlw appointee from the highest official of the 
4 
politic" I party concerned ,He conditions sine qua /IOU, "Ild any appointment 
S 
without sttch l1omin"tion and certification shall bc null and void Ilb initio and 
6 
shall be a ground for administrative action against the official responsible 
7 
therdor; 
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c) In ('ilS(~ t-11l~ pernlancnt vacancy js GlllSed bV a sanggunian tnenlbe!' who docs 
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not 
bclong 
to 
any 
political 
party, 
the 
city 
mayor 
shall, 
upon 
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r("com llll'ndalion of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, appoint a qualified person 
I I 
to fill the vaCClllCY; "nd 
12 
d) In case of v'lcancy in the repl:esentation of the youth and the barangay in 
13 
thc S'1I1gguniang Panlungsod, said vacancy shall be filled automatically by the 
14 
official next in raLlk of the organization concerned. 
I S: 
SEC. 2S. TeJJlporary Vacllllcy ill tltc Olliee of the City Mayor. - (il) When the city mayor 
16 
is tcmpol"mily incilpilcitiltcd to perform his duties for physicill or legal reasons such as, 
17 
but not limited to, Icavc of absence, travel abroad and suspension from office, the city 
I X 
ViCl~ 111a),o1' 
or 
L111~ highest ranking Sangguniang Panillngsod 
111 CITlber shall 
I <) 
au tomatically exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the city 
20 
mayol", except tIll' power to appoint, suspend or dismiss employees which can only be 
21 
exercised if the IWl"iod of temporary incapacity exceeds thirty (30) working days. 
22 
(b) Said temporary inCilpacity shall terminate upon 
submission to the 
23 
Sangguniang l'anlungsod of a written declaration by the city mayor that he has 
24 
reported back to office. In case where the temporary incapacity is due to legal 
25 
caUSl', the city mayor shall also SlI bmit necessary documents showing the said 
26 
Icgal caLlSl~S no longer exist. 
27 
(c) When till> city mi1yOJ" is traveling within the country but outside h'l"l'itorial 
2X 
jurisdiction for a period not exceeding three consecutive days, he may deSignate 
2') 
in writing tlw officer-in-chmge of his office. Such authorization shall specify the 
10 
powers and functions that the [ocal official concerned shall exercise in the 
31 
'lbsencc of the city mayor except the power to appoint, sllspend or dismiss 
32 
employees. 
33 
d) In till' event, however, that the city mayor fails or refuses to issue such 
34 
authori/.ation, thc city vice mayor or the highest ranking Sangguniang 
35 
Panlungsod membcr,as the case maybe, shall have the right to assume the 
36 
powers, dutil'S and functions of the said office on the fourth day of absence of 
37 
the city mayor, subject to the limitations provided in subseetion (c) hereof, 
38 
e) I';xccpt as provided above, the city mayor shall, in no case, authorize any 
J') 
local official to assume the powers, duties and functions of the office oll1('f than 
40 
the city vice mayor or the highest ranking member of the Sangguniang 
41 
Pdlliungsod, as the case ll1ay be. 
42 
43 
44 
ARTICLE VII 
45 
THE APPOINTIVE OFFICIALS OF THE CITY 
46 
SEC. 26. Tile Secretory oJ" the SlIIlgglllliang Panlullxsod. - (a) There shall be a secretary 
47 
to til" S'1l1gguni<1ng Panlungsod who shall be a career official with the rank and salary 
48 
equal to '1 head of a lkpartl11l'nt or office. 
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b) No pCJ'Hon shall be appointed secretary to the Sanggunian?, Panlunl',sod 
unless he is il citizen of the Fhilippines, a resident of the City of I ,abo, of good 
moral chmaclcr, il holder of '1 dep,ree preferably in law, commerce or public 
administration from a reco),nize co])ege or university and a first grade civil 
",rviel' eligible or its equivalent. 
c) TIll' SCCrdill'y to the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall take charge of the 
office of the ,SilJlggllniang Panlllngsod and shall: 
1) !\ llend meetings of the Sangguniang Pa nlungsod a nd keep a 
jou rna1 of its proceedings; 
2) Keep the seal of the City and affix the same with his signature to all 
ordinances, resolutions a:nd· other official acts of the Sang-guniang 
Pilnlungsod and present the sallle to the presiding officer for his 
signature; 
3) I'orward to the city mayor, for approval, copies of ordinances 
enacted by the Sangguniang Panlungsod and duly certified by the 
presiding officer; 
4) I'orward to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) 
copies of the appropriation ordinances passed by the Sangguniang 
I'anlun)',sod as provided for under Section 326, !:look II of tlw Local 
C;OVCl'Illl1Cnt Code; 
23 
5) I'orw<lrd to the Sang)',uniany, Panlalawigan copies of duly approved 
24 
ordinances in the manner provided in Sections 56 and 57 under Book I 
25 
of the Local Government Code; 
26 
6) Furnish, llpon request of any interested parLy, certified copies of records of 
7.7 
public cilaraclt,r in his custody, upon payment to the city treasurer of such fees 
7.X 
dS lllay be prescribed by ordinance; 
29 
7) Record in a book kept for the purpose, all ordinances and resolutions enacted 
30 
or ddopted by the Sanggunianp; Panlungsod, with the dates of passage and 
31 
pll blication thereof; 
32 
8) Kl'CP his office and all non-confidential H'cords therein open to the public 
33, 
during usual business hours; 
34 
9) Translah' into till' dialect used by the majority of the inhabitants all 
35 
ordimlllcl's and resolutions immediately after their approval, and cause the 
3() 
publication of the same together with the original version in the manner 
37 
provided under the Local Government Code; 
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10) Takl' custody of the local archives and, wlwl'e applicable, the local library and 
39 
anllually account for the san1C; and 
40 
11) Ferfol'm 'such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as 
41 
provided for lImll'!' F.cpubJic Act No. 7160, otherwise knowll as the Local 
42 
Covernment Code of 199-1, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance. 
43 
SEC. 27. Tlte City Trellsurer. - (a) The city treasurer shall be appointed by the 
44 
Secrclary of Finance f\'Om a Jist of at least three ranking eligible recommendees of the 
45 
city llwyor, subject to the civil service law, rules and regu]<ltions, 
4C) 
b) Thl' city tn'aSllrl'r shall be under the administrative supervision of the city 
47 
mayor, to whom hl' shalll'eport regularly on the tax collection efforts of the City. 
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c) No person shall be ilppointed treaSllrer unless he is a citizen of the Philippines, a 
2 
resicknt of the City, of I ,abo, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree 
:l 
prd,'rably in commerce, public administration of law from a recognized college or 
4 
university, nne! a first grilde civil service eligibk or its equivalent. He must have 
5 
(tcquil'cd t~Xpcriellce in treasury 01' accounting SCl'Vic(~ for at least five years. 
() 
d) The ciLy l)'(~a.surC'r shall receive such COlnpel1Sation, enlohnnents and allowances as 
7 
may be dl'lcrmined by law. 
. 
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e) The city treasl1l"er shall take charge of the city treasurer's office, and shall: 
'J 
10 
II 
1) Advis,' till' city mayor, the Sangguniang Panlungsod and other local 
)',overnment i1nd national officials concerned regarding disposition of local 
govcrnnll~nl funds and on such other Inatters relative to public finance; 
12 
2) Take custody and exercise proper management of the funds of the City; 
I] 
3) T'lke charge of the disbursement of all funds of the City and such other funds, 
14 
the custody oj which may be entrusted to him by law or other competent 
15 
authority; 
16 
4) Inspect private commercial and industrial establishments within the 
17, 
jurisdiction of the City in relation to the implementation of tax ordinances 
J g 
purswlI1tlo the provisions of the Local Government Code; 
1'J 
5) M'lintain and update the tax information system of the City; and 
20 
6) Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers 
21 
as provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the 
22 
1 ,DCa I C;ovcrnment Code of 199'1, and those that are prescribed by law or 
23 
ordil1Clllcl'. 
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24 
SEC. 2tl. The !\ssislalli Citll Treasllrel~ -(a) The assistant city treasurer shall be 
25 
appointed_by the Secretary of Finance from a list of at least three ranking eligible 
26 
rl'COl1lLllelldees of the city mayor, subject to civil service law, rules and regulations, 
7.7 
b) No person shall be appointl'd assistant city treasurer unless he is a citizen of 
2X 
the Philippi"es, a resident of the City of Labo, of good moral character, a holder of a 
29 
college 
d,'g)"(~l' preferably in commerce, public administration or law from a 
30 
recognized college or university, and a first grade civil service eligible or its 
J 1 
C'quivE1Ient. Ill' 111l1St have acquired at least fivc ycars experience in treasury or 
32 
accountin)", 
:n 
c) The assisl<lIlt city treasurer shall receive such compensation, emoluments 
34 -
and aUow'lIlCes as may be determined by law. 
Yi 
d) The assistant city treasurer shall assist the city treasurer and perform such other 
36 
dutiL~s as till' laU,,,· may assign him. He shall have authority to administer oaths 
.17 
concerning noLices and notifications to those delinquent in the payment of the Teal 
]S 
property tax and concerning official matters relating to the accounts of the city 
:Ill 
treasurer or otlwl'wisl' arising from the OffiCl'S of the city treasurer and the city 
40 
assessor. 
41 
SEC. 29. 'J'lir City !\ssrssor. - (a) The city assessor must be a citizen of the 
42 
IJ hilippil1l's, a J"(~sident of the City of Labo, of good moral character, a holder of a 
43 
college degree preferably in civil or mechanical engineering, commerce or any other 
44 
related courSl' from a recognized college or university, and a first grade civil service 
45 
eligibll' or its equivalent. Tk must have acquired experience in real property 
'16 
assessment work or in any related fide! for at least five years immediately prec(~ding 
47 
the date of his uppoilltll1ent. 
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b) '1'1", city assessor shall l'l,ceive such comlx,nsation, emoluments and allowances as 
2 
Jllay [)(' determined by law . 
.1 
c) '1'1)(' city assessor shall take charge of the city assessor's office, and shall: 
4 
1) I':nsure thai all laws and policies governing the appraisal and assessment of 
5 
real properties for taxation purposes arc properly executed; 
() 
2) InjUah~, review and recolnnlcnd changes in poliCies and objectives, plans 
7 
and progl'an1S, techniques, procedures and practices in the evaluation and 
X 
i:lSSt~SSJ)H~nt of rcal properties for taxalion purposes; 
') 
3) F.stablish a systematic method of real pl'Operty assessment; 
I () 
4) Install and maintain a real property identification and accounting systems; 
II 
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13 
14 
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17 
5) PI'l'P'll'l', install and maintain a system of tax mapping, showing 
graphicaJJy all properties subject to assessment and gather all data concerning 
lhl' SaJlll~; 
6) Conduct fl'l''1uent physical surveys to verify and determine whether all 
rca I pmpcrties within the City arc properly listed in the assessment rolls; 
7) I':xercise the functions of appraisal and assessment primarily £01' 
taxation purposes of all real properties in the City; 
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8) Pr"lJ'll'e a schedule of the fair market value of the different classes of 
I ') 
real properties in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government 
2() 
Code; 
7.1 
9) isslIe, upon request of any interested party, certified copies of assessment 
22 
records of real properties on a II other records relative to its assessment, upon 
23 
payment of a service charge or fcc to the city treasure]'; 
24 
10) Submit every semester a report of all assessments, as well as cancellations 
25 
nnd ll1odifications of assessments, to the city mayor and the Sangguniang 
26 
I'anlungsod; and 
27 
11) 1'('rfo1'1n such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers 
2X 
,1S provided for under Republic Act No. 
7160, otherwise known as the 
2') 
Local Covernlllent Code of199J, and those that are prescribed by law 01' 
]() 
ordil1<1I1ce. 
31 
SEC. 30. The AssislaJ/t City Assessor. - (a) The assistant city assessOJ' must be a 
n 
citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Labo, of good moral character, a 
33 
holder of a college degrel' preferably in civil or mechanical engineering, commerce 
34, 
or any rl'latl'd course from a recognized college 01' university, and a first grade civil 
.IS 
servin, eligible or its elJ uivalent. I-Ie mllst have aClJuired experience in assessment or 
16 
in any rclakd fidd for atJcast three years immediately prcCl'ding the date of his 
:'7 
(lppointnlcnt. 
18 
(b) 'I'll(' nss;sb111t city assesso)' shall receive such compensation, emoluments 
]9 
and i:lHuvvnnces as Ina), be dctcl'lnined by la"v, 
4() 
(e) Tile assistant city assessor shall assist the city assessor and perform slIch other 
41 
duties as the latter may assign to him. He shall have the c1l1thority to administer 
42 
oaths and all declarations of all real property for purposes of assessment. 
43 
SEC. 31. .,.h" Citll ACCOIlIlLal1t- (a) The city accountant must be a citizen of 
44 
the Philippilws, a resident of the City of Labo, of good moral character and a certified 
45 
public accountant. Ill' must have acquired experience in the treasury or accounting 
1\6 
service for at Ie'ast five yC81'S immediately preceding the date of his appointment. 
23 


(il) The city <1ccounlanl shall receive such compensation, emoluments and 
2 
allow<1llcl'S <1S may lw determined by law. 
1 
4 
(e) Thl' cily <1Ccoulltant s11<111 tak,' charge of both the office of the accounting and 
:5 
intl'rnal audit services, and shall: 
(, 
(I) Install and maintain an internal audit system in tIl(' City; 
7 
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2) Prepare 
81111 submit financial statements to the city mayor and to 
the Sanggllnidng PZlnlungsod; 
3) 
;\pprais(~ the Sangguniang Panlun},Slld and other officials on the 
financial condition and operations of the City; 
4) C,~rtify the availability of budgetary allotment to which expenditures 
and obligations may be properly charged; 
5) Rl'view supporting documl'nts before preparation of vouchers to 
determine the completeness of requirements; 
(6) I'repare 
statl'ments 
of cash 
advances, 
liquidations, 
allowances, reimbursements and remittances pertaining tothe City; 
salaries, 
7) 
I']'(~pare stateI11l'llts of journal vouchers and liquidation of the same and 
other adjustments related therdo; 
8) Post individual disbursements to the subsidiary ledger and index cards; 
9) M"intain individual ledgers for officials and employees of the City 
pertaining to payrolls and deductions; 
10) Rccord and post in index cards details of purchased furniture, fixtures 
and equipment, including disposal thereof, if any; 
11) f\ccount fOl' all issued requests for obligations and maintain and keep all 
records and reports related thereto; 
12) Prepare journals and the ann lysis of obligations and maintain nnd keep 
all records and reports related thereto; 
13) Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers 
as provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the 
I.ocaI Covernnwnt Code of J99'I, ,and those that arc prescribed hy law 01' 
()nlinancc 
SEC. 32. Tile City Budget Officer. - (a) The city budget officer must be a 
citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Labo, of good moral 
clwracler, it holder of a college degree prderably in accounting, economics, 
public administration or any related course frolll a recognized college or 
university, and a first v,rade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must have 
acquil'l'd experience in govl'1'11ment budgeting or in any related fidd for at least 
fivl' y"ars imllwdiately preceding me date of his appointment. 
31) 
b) The ciLy budget officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and 
40 
allowillllTS ilS Illily be determined by law. 
4 I 
c) The cily budgd officer shall lake charge of the city budget office, and shall: 
42 
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1) IYrep'll'(~ forms, orders and circulars embodying instructions on budgetary 
and appropriation matters for the signature of the city mayor; 
3 
2) Review and consolidate the budget proposals of different departments and 
4 
offices of the City; 
~ 
3) /\ssist till> city mayor 111 the preparation of the budget and during budget 
() 
h(,(Hings; 
7 
4) Study and evaluate budgetary implications of proposed legislation and 
XC 
submit COllllllCnts and recolllmendations thereon; 
'i 
5) Submit periodic budgetary reports to the Department of Budget and 
10 
Millla)'.emcnt; 
1 J 
12 
6) CO()J'dinilte with the city treasurer, the city accountant and the city urban 
13 
planning ilnd development officer for the purpose of budgeting; 
14 
7) Assist tlie Sangguniang Panlungsod in reviewing the approved budgets 
15 
of C0111pOlll'nt barangCl}'s; 
I () 
8) Coordinatt' with the city urban planning and development officer in the 
17 
formuintion of the development plan of the City; and 
I X 
9) Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers 
l'i 
as provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the 
20 
J ,(lcal Covernnwnt Code of199J, and those that arc pre'scribed by law 01' 
2 I 
onl inanee. 
22 
SEC. 33. Tire City UrlJa/1 Pla/1/lillg ami Development Officer. - (a) The city urban 
23 -
planning ,mel development officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the 
24 
City of Labo, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably in 
25 
urban planning, lkvelopment studks, economics, public administration or any 
26 
related course from a recognized coilege or university, and a first grade civil service 
27 
ciigiblt' 01' its equivalent. J Ie must have acquired experience in development planning 
2~ 
or in any related field for at least five years immediately preceding the date of his 
2'i 
appointment. 
30 
b) The city urban planning and development officer shall receive such 
31 
compensation, emoluments and allowances ilS may be determined by law. 
32 
c) The city urban planning and development officer shall take charge of the city 
33 
planning and devt,jopment coordinating office, and shall: 
34 
35 
1) Formulatc integrated economic, social, physical and other development plans 
l() 
and policies for consideration of the City; 
37 
2) Conduct continuing studies, researches and training programs necessary 
3X 
to evolve plans and programs for implementation; 
3(~ 
40 
41 
42 
/~] 
44 
·15 
(:,) Integrate ,md coordinate all sectoral plans and studies undertaken by the 
d ifferell t f 1I nclional groups or agc,ncics; 
(4) Monitor <lnt! evaluate the implementation of the different development 
programs, projects ilnd activities in the City in accordance with the approved 
dl'velopnwnl plan; 
5) l'rcpilJ'l' comprehensive plans and other development planning documents for 
the consideration of the local development council; 
25 


2 
1 
6) /\nalyze till' income and expenditure patterns, and formulate and 
recolllnwnd fiscal plans and policies for consideration of the finance 
C0l1l111illl'C of the Sangguniang Panlungsod; 
4 
7) Promote pcopk's participation in development planning within the City; 
:1 
ill Iix('rcise supervision and control over the secretariat of the local 
(, 
(ic>vt'lopn1"nt coullcil; and 
'/ 
9) Perforlll stich otlwr functions and duties and exercise such other powers 
k 
as provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the 
9 
1.00,al Covel'l1ll1ent Code of 1991, and those that arc prescribed by law or 
10 
ordinance. 
II 
SEC. 34. The City Ellgilleer. - (a) The city engineer must be a citizen of the 
12 
Philippines, il resident of the City of Labo, of good moral character and a licensed civil 
11 
engineer. lIt, Illust have acquired experience in the practice of his profession for at 
14 
least five years immediately preceding the date of his appointment. 
15 
(b) '1'11" city ('ngineer shaH receive such compensation, emoluments and allowances as 
1(, 
may be dclermined by law. 
17 
(c) The city Fngineer shall take charge of the city engineering office, and shall; 
I~ 
19 
1) Initiate, review and recommend changes in policies and objectives, plans 
20 
and programs, techniques, procedures and practices in infrastructure 
21 
devdopment and public works in general of the City; 
22 
2) Advise the city mayor on infrastructure, public works and other 
2] 
l'nginccring IndUcrs; 
24 
25 
76, 
3) /\dministcr, 
coordinate, 
supervise 
and 
control 
the 
construction, 
nlaini'cnancl', iInprOVCll1Cnl and repair of roads, bridges, other engineering 
and public works projects of the City; 
27 
4) I'rovide engineering services to the City, including investigation and 
2X 
survey, t'ngin('erin)~ designs, feasibility studies and project management; and 
29 
5) [\'rfo1'111 such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers 
30 
as provided for under Republic J\ct No. 
7160, otherwise known as the 
11 
Loca I C;ovcrnment Code of '19'11, and those that arc prescribed by law or 
32 
ol'dinnllcc. 
13 
SEC. 35. Tit" City Health Of liceI', - (a) The city health officer must be a citizen 
34 
of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Labo, of good moral character and a 
35 
liCt'nsed med ical practitioner. He mLlst have acq uired experience in the practice of his 
36 
profession for at least five years immediately preceding the date of his appointment. 
37 
3S 
b) TIll' cily hmlth officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and allowances 
Y) 
as may be ddcl'mincd by Jaw. 
40 
c) The cily health office]' shall take charge of the office of the city health services, and 
41 
shall: 
42 
(1) Supervise the personnel and staff of said office, formulate program 
43 
implementation guidelines and rules and regulations for the operation of the 
44 
said office for the approval of the city mayo]' in order to assist him in the 
45 
efficient, effective and economical implementation of health service program 
4(, 
geared to implement health-related projects and activities; 
26 


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2 
3 
4 
5 
(, 
7 
X 
') 
10 
II 
12 
13 
14' 
15 
16 
17 
IX 
19 
20 
21 
22 
:n 
74 
)5 
26 
27 
2X 
29 
(2) I'onnulalc measures for the consideration of thc Sangguniang Panlungsod 
and provide !cchnical assistance and support to the city mayor in carrying out 
activities to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate' 
facilities relative to health services provided for under Section "17 of the Local 
CovernLllcnt Code; 
(:» Ikvdop plans and strakgies 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 
illlpiellwnt 
and 
which 
the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to 
provide under the Local Covernment Cod(~; 
(4) In addition to tlte fmcgoing duties and functions, the city health officer shall: 
(i) I'ormulate and implement policies, plans and projects to promote 
the health of the people in the City; 
(ii) Advise the city mayor and the Sangguniang Panlungsod on mutters 
pertaining to health; 
(iii) lixecute and enforce all laws, ordinances and regulations relating 
to public health; 
(iv) Rccomll1end to the San),;),;unian),; Panlungsod, through the Local 
Ilcalth l3oard,. the passa)';e of sllch ordinances as he may deem necessary 
for tJw preservation of public health; 
(v) Recommend the prosecution of uny violation of sanitary laws, 
ordinances or regulations; 
(vi) Direct the sanitary inspection of all business establishment selling 
food items or providinv. accommodation such as hotels, motels, lodgin)'; 
houses, pension houses and the like, in accordance with the Sanitution 
Code; 
(vii) Cond uct health information campaigns and render health 
intelligence services; and 
30· 
(viii) Coordinate with other ),;overnment agencies and Ilon),;overnmental 
:1 I 
organizations involved in the promotion and delivery of health services. 
32 
5) Ill' in tIll' frontline of the delivery of health services, particularly during and 
33 
in the ilftennath of man-made and natural disasters and calamities; and 
34 
6) Perform sllch other duties and functions and exercise sllch other powers 
35 
as provided for under Republic Act No. 
7160, otherwise known as the 
36 
Local Covcrnment Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or 
37 
ordinilnce. 
3X 
S~T. 36. Till' Ci ty Civil Registrar. - (a) The city civil registrar must be a citizen 
39 
of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Labo, of good moral character, a holder of 
40 
a c"lleg<' degn'e from a n~cognjz(~d coilc),;c or university, and a first gmde civil 
41 
service eligibll' or its el]uiv8lent. He must have acquin'd experience in civil registry 
42 
work for ilt Imst five years imnwd iatdy preceding the date of his appointment. 
43 
b) The city civil registrar shall receive sLlch compensation, emoluments and 
44 
aJJ[)WilI1CeS il" mill' be determined by law. 
45 
c) The cily civil re),;istrar shall be rcsponsible for the civil registration program in the 
4() 
City of Labo, pursuant to the Civil Registry Law, the Civil Code and other pertinent 
47 
laws, rules ,mel regulatiolls issued to implement them. 
27 


d) The city civil regislrar sh,,11 take charge of the office of the city civil registry, and 
2 
shall: 
J 
4 
5 
() 
7 
9 
10 
II 
12 
13 
14 
15 
16 
17 
IS 
19 
20 
21 
22 
21 
24 
25 
2(, 
27 
2R 
el) lkvdop pbns and slrategies and, upon approval thereof by the city mayor, 
implelllent the same, particularly those which have to do with the 
manap,enwnt and administration-related programs and projects which the city 
mayor is elllpOWl'fl'd to implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is 
elll powered to provide for under the Local Ctwenunent Code; 
(2) In "ddition to the fOl',,)\oing duties and functions, the civil registrar shall: 
(i) Accept all registrable documents and judicial d,~crees affecting the 
civil slntus of persons; 
(ii) ['ill', kel'p and preserve in a secure place the books required by law; 
(iii) Transcribe and enter immediately upon receipt all registrable 
dOClIl11ents "nd judici<11 decrees "Hecting the civil status of persons in 
the appropriate civil registry books; 
(iv) Tr"nsl11it to the Office of the Civil J{egistrar-Ceneral, within the 
prescribl'd period, duplicate copies of n~},istered documents required by 
lavv; 
(v) 15sUl' ccrtifil'd transcripts or copies of any certificate or registered 
doculllCnLs upon p"yment of the required fees to the treasurer; 
(vi) Receive applications for the issuance of a marriage license and, after 
determining that the requirements "nd supporting certificates and 
publication thereof for the pn'scribed period have been complied with, 
issue the license upon payment of the authorized fcc to the lreasurer; 
i:lnd 
(vii) Coordinate with the National Statistics Office in conducting 
educational campaigns for vital registration and assist in the preparation 
of demographic and oth,~r statistics for the City of Labo. 
29 
(3) I'l'rforl11 such olher duties and functions and exercise such other powers as 
:;0 
provided for under Republic J\ct No. 7160, otherwise known "s the Local 
31 
Covernment Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance. 
:;2 
SEC. 37. Till' City Adl1lillisirator. - (a) The city administrator must be a citizen of the 
33 
l'hilippilll's, a resident of the City of Labo, of good moral character, a holder of " 
34 
co]l'T,e de!',ree preferably in public "dministration, Jawor any other related course 
35 
from a l'l'co),nized college or university, am! a first grade civil service eligible 01' its 
36 
equivalent. I Ie must have acquired experience in management "!ld administrative 
17 
work for "tleast five years immediately preceding the date of his appointment. 
lK 
b) The terlll of ll,e city administrator is cotcl'lninous with that of his appointinr; 
:1') 
authority. 
40 
c) Thl' city administrator shall receive such compensation, emoluments and 
41 
"l1ow"nccs <1S m<1y tee determined by law. 
42 
d) The city administrator shall take charge qf the city administrator's office, and shall: 
43 
44 
45 
(1) Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city 
mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with the 


I 
2 
3 
4 
lIlillla)',enwllt alld administration-related programs and projects which the city 
mayor is ,,,npowercd to implement and which the Sanggunian?; Panlungsod 
is ('111 powered to provide for under till' Local Covernment Code; 
5 
(2) In addition lo till' foregoing duties and functions, the city administratOT shaH: 
6 
(i) Assist in the coordination of the work of all the officials of the City of 
7 
I,abo, under the supervision, direction and control of the city mayor, 
~ 
and for this purpose, Iw may convene tlw chiefs of offices and other 
l) 
officials of the City; 
10 
(ii) 1':stablish and maintain a sound personnel program fOT the City 
I I 
designed to promote career development and uphold the merit principle 
12 
in the local govcrnlncnt service; and 
13 
(iii) Conduct a continuing organizational development of the City of 
14 
1 ,abo with the end in view of institutinp; effective administrative reforms. 
15 
(3) lit> in the frontlilw of the delivery of administrative support services, 
16 
parlicularly those related to the situations during and in the aftermath of man-
17 
mude ilnd natural disasters and calamities; 
I He 
(4) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the city mayor on 
19 
all m<111,'l's rebtive to til(' management and administration of the City; and 
20 
(5) I'el'form such other duties and functions and exercise such otlwr powers as 
21 
provided for under Republic Act No. 7160 otherwise known as the Local 
22 
Covcrnmenl Code of 1991 , ilnd those that are prescribed by law or ordinance. 
7,j 
SEC. 38. The Cily Legal Officer. - (a) The city I<'gal officer must be a citizen 
24 
of the Philippinl's, a resident of the City of Labo, of good moral character and a 
25 
nwmber of the Philippine lJar. He must have practiced his profession for at least five 
26 
years ill111wdialcly preceding the date of his appointment. The term of the city legal 
27 
officcr sJ,,,l1 be coterminous with that of his appointing authority. 
2H 
b) The city I"gill officer shali receive such compensation, emoluments and allowances 
29 
as Jllay be ddennined by law. 
30 
c) The city Iq',ill officer, the chid legal counsel of the City, shall take charge of the 
] 1 
o[fice of till' cily lqjal service, and shall: 
12 
33 
]4 
]5 
36 
17 
3K 
39 
40 
4X 
49 
(1) l'or1l1ulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod 
and provide legal assislance and support to the city mayor in carrying out the 
dclivL'I'Y of basic services and the provision of adequate facilities; 
2) Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by thc city 
mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with programs 
and projects rc1ated to legal services which the city mayor is empowered to 
implement and which the 
Sangguniang Panlungsod 
is empowered to 
prov ide for under the Local Covernmellt Code; 
3) In nddition to tl1(' foregoing duties and functions, the city legal officer shall: 
(i) Represent till' City of f.abo in all civil actions and special 
proce,'din)~s wherein the City 01' any of its official, in his official 
capacity, is a party: Provided, That in actions or proceedings where the 
City is il party adverse to the provincial government 01' to another 
COlllpOlH'nt city or municipality, a special1egal officer may be employed 
to represent the adverse party; 
(ii) Wlwn required by the city mayOl', 01' Sangguniang Panlungsod, draft 
ordinances, contracts, bonds, leases and other instruments, involving 
29 


I 
2 
any interest of the City and provide comments and recommendations 
Oil any instrument already drawn; 
(iii) Render his opinion in writing on any question of law when 
reljuested to do so by the city mayor or Sangguniang Panlungsod; 
:1 
(iv) Investigate or cause to be investigated any city official or employec 
6 
lor administrative neglect OJ' misconduct in office, and recommend 
7 
appropriate action to tlw city mayor or Sangguniang Panlungsocl, as the 
8 
case IlW)' lll~; 
<) 
(v) Investigate or cause to be investigated any person, firm or 
I () 
corporation holding any franchise or exercising any public privilege for 
I I 
failure to comply with any term or condition in the grant of such 
12 
frilllcl1ise (jr privil"};e, and recommend appropriate action to the city 
13 
1l1nyor or S(lngguniang p£lnlungsod, as the case tnay be; 
14 
(vi) When directed by the city mayor, or Sangguniang Panlungsod, 
15 
initiate and prosecute in the intel'cst of the City of Labo any civil action 
16 
on any bond, leas(, or other contract upon any breach or violation thereof; 
17 
and 
I X 
(vii) Review and submit recommendations on ordinilnces approved 
I <) 
and executive orders issued by component barangays. 
20 
4) Recommend measures to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the 
21 ' 
city l11i1yor on un mattl'rs related to upholding the rule of law; 
22 
5) lie in till' f1'llntlinc of protecting human rights and prosecuting any 
)] 
violations thereof, particularly those which occur during and in the aftermath 
24 
of Ulan-Illude or natural disaster and calatnitics; und 
75 
26 
27 
2K 
29 
(6) IJcrform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers 
as provided for under Republic Act No. TI60 otherwise' known as the Local 
Covernment Code of 1991, and those that arc prescribed by law 01' ordinance. 
:l() 
SEC. 39. Tile Cit1f SoCial Welfare and Development Office. - (a) The city social 
11 
w('lfare and dl'vl'lopmenl officer must be citizcn of the Philippines, a resident of the 
12 
City of I ,abo, of good moral charaeler, a duly licensed social worker or a holder of 
11 
a college degree preferably in sociology or any other related course from a 
14 
recognized coIlq~e or university, and a first grade civil service eligible 01' its 
35 
equivalent. lie must have acquired experience in the practice of social work for at 
36 
least five Y('al'S immediately preceding the date of his appointment. 
37 
(b) TIll' 
city 
social 
welfare and development officer shall 
receive such 
:lX 
compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law. 
1<) 
(c) The city social welfare and development officer shall take charge of the office of the 
40 
social wl'lfat'(' and dl'vl'iopn1l'nt, and shall: 
41 
I) 
Formulate 1l1l'aSUres for the approval of the Sangguniang Panlunsod and 
42 
provide lcchn.ical assistance and support to the city mayo1' in carrying out 
43 
measures to ensure the delivery 01 basic services and the provision of 
44 
illlcl\ uatc facilities relative to social welfare and development services; 
45 
2) J)evelop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city mayor, 
46 
implc'mcnt the same, particularly those which have to do with social 
47 
wl,lfarl' pl'Ograms <1nd projl'cts which the city mayor is empowered to implement 
'IX 
illlLi which the Sangguniang Panlul1gsod is empowered to provide for 
49 
!lIlLi,'r the I,oeal Covcrnment Code; 
:lO 


I 
3) In addition to the fore?;oing d utks and functions, the city social welfare 
2 
and dcvdopment officer shall: 
3 
(i) Identify the basic needs of the needy, the disadvantaged and he 
,1 
impoverished and develop and implement appropriate measures to 
5 
alleviate their pl'Oblems and improve their living conditions; 
(, 
(ii) I'rovide relid and appropriate crisis intervention for victims of abuse 
7 
and exploitation and I'lx,ommend appropriate measures to deter 
X 
furtlwr abuse and exploitation; 
<) 
(iii) Assist the city mayor in implementing the barangay level program 
I () 
for tl", lotal development and f'rotection of children up to six years of 
II 
age; 
12 
(iv) Facilililte the implementation of welfare programs for the 
13 
differently-abled, elderly and victims of drug addiction, the rehabilitation 
14 
of prisoners and parolees, the prevention of juvenile delinquency and 
15 
sllch other activities which would eliminate or minimize the ill-effects of 
I (, 
poverty; 
17 
(v) Initiate and support youth welfare programs that will enhance the 
I H 
role of till' youth in nalion-building; and 
I () 
(vi) Coordinate with government agencies and nongovernnlental 
20 
organiy,ations which have for their purpose the promotion and protection 
21 
of all needy, disadvantaged, underprivileged or impoverished 
22 
groups or individuals, particularly those identified to be vulnerable and 
23 
high-risk to exploitation, abuse and neglect 
24 
4) Ill' in Ow frontlil1L' of the delivery of servin,s particularly those which have 
25 
to do with the immediate' relief and assistance during and in the aftermath of 
2(, 
nli:lll-Illi:ldc i.1nd naiura] dis(lstcr.s and calanlilies; 
27 
5) l{ecollullend lo lhc Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the city tnayor on 
28 
all other matters related to social welfare and development services which will 
2<) 
improve the livelihood and living conditions of the inhabitants; and 
30 
6) Perform 'such other duties and functiOJ1s and exercise such other powers 
31 
as provided for under Republic Act No, 
7160, 
otherwise known as the 
32 
Loca I Covcrnment Code of 'I <)91, and those that are prescribed by law or 
33 
ordinimce, 
34 
SEC. 40. The Cit1f Veterinarian. - (a) The city veterinarian must be a citizen 
35 
of the Philippitws, a resident of the City of Labu, of good moral character and a 
36 
licensed doctor of veterinary medicine, He must have practiced his profession for 
37 
at ICilst three y"ors immediately preceding the date of his appointment 
3~ 
b) The city veterinarian shall receive such compensation, emoluments and 
39 
allowances as I11ny lK) dctcrnlincd by law. 
40 
c) The city veterinorian sholl take charge of the office of veterinary services, and shall: 
41 
(I) Forl11ulatQ measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod 
42 
and provide technical assistance and support In the city mayor in corfying 
43 
0(1 l measures tu ensure the delivery of basic services and the provision of 
44 
adequate bcililies; 
45 
(2) Ill'vdop plans ami strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city Mayor, 
4(, 
implement the same, particularly those which have to do with veterinary-
47 
rdilled activities which the city mayor is empowered to implement and 
4X 
which the San);};uniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide for under the 
4<) 
I ,ocal Covernmenl Code; 
31 


2 
l 
4 
5 
6 
7 
(:1) I n ad d itiOJi to tilt' foregoing duties and functions, the city veterinarian shall: 
(i) Advise the city mayor on an matters pertaining to the slaughter of 
animals for hU1l1iln consumption and the regulation of slaughter houses; 
(ii) Regulate the keeping of domestic animals; 
(iii) R"5:ubte and inspect poultry, 
milk and dairy products for 
public consumption; 
X 
(iv) I':nforcc all bws and regulations for the prevention of cruelty to 
') 
(lilitnals; and 
10 
(v) Take the necessary measures to eradicate, prevent or cure all forms 
11 
of i.lnhnal diseases. 
12 
4) Ik in the frontline of veterinary-related activities, such as the outbreak of 
13 
highly contagiol1s and deadly diseasc," and in sitl1ations resulting in the depletion 
14 
of dllirnalH for work and for htunan cOllsuinpUol1, particu1arly those arising 
IS 
from and in the afterm'lth of man-mmk and natural disasters and calamities; 
16 
5) Recomnwnd to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the city mayor on 
17 
all otl1L'r malleI'S relative to veterinary services which will increase the 
I X 
nurnbl'r 'lnd improve the quality of livestock, poultry and other domestic 
19 
animals used for work or for hum.iln consumption; and 
20 
6) IJer!'or])) such other duties ilne! functions and exercise such other powers 
21 
as pJ'OvilIPd for other Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local 
22 
Covel'l1ll1ent Code of 1991, and those that arc prescribed by law or ordinance. 
'. 23 
SEC. 41. 'l'he City Gel/eral Services Officer. - (a) The city general services 
24 
officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Labo, of good 
25 
moral ch'lI'acter, a holder of a college degree in public administration, business 
26 
administmtion, or management from, a recognized college or university, and a first 
27 
grade civil servicl' eligible or its lXluivalent. ITe must have acquired experience in 
2B 
general sl'rviecs, including management of supply, property, solld waste disposal 
29 
and );l'ner<11 sanitation for at least three years inimediately preceding the lbte of his 
30 
appointmcnt. 
:ll 
b) The city gel1l'ral servicl's officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments 
32 
and allowances as may be determined by law. 
33 
c) The cily general services officer shall take charge of the office of the general 
:l4 
serv icc,", '1l1L1 shall: 
:l5 
40 
41 
42 
43 
44 
45 
46 
1 )l'ortnulall' measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod 
and provide kchnical assistance and support to the city mayor in carrying out 
nwasures to ensure the, delivery of basic services ilnd the provision of adequate 
facilities which r,'quire general services expertise and technical support services; 
2) Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city 
mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with the 
gl'lwrill servin's supportivl' a the welfare of the inhabitants of the City 
which til" city mayor is empowered to implement and which the Sanggunian 
l'ilnlungsod is empowered to provide for under the Locill Governml'nt Code; 
3) In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city general services 
offin'r shall: 
32 


2 
J 
I~ 
(i) 
Take custody of and be accountable for all properties, real or 
'personal owned by the City aild those granted to it in tIll' form 
of donation, repartation, assistance and counterpart of joint 
projects; 
5 
() 
(ii) 
\'\Iith the approval of the city mayor, assign building or land space 
7 
to cily o[fici"iH and other public officials who, by law, ate entitled to such 
X 
space; 
'J 
(iii) 
Recol1lmend to tIll' city mayor the fl'asonablp rental rates for 
I () 
city pfop,'rties, whether fl'al or personal, which will be [l'ased to public 
" 11 
or private entities by the city government; 
12 
(iv) 
RL,commend to the city mayor reasonable rental rates of private 
13 
properties which may be leased for the official usc of the city 
14 
govcrnrncn l; 
15 
(v) 
Maintain and supervise janitorial, security, government public 
16 
buildings and other real property, whether owned or leased by the city 
17 
govcrnlnent; 
I X 
(vi) 
Collate and disseminate information regarding prices, shipping 
1 <) 
,md other costs o[supplies and other items commonly used by the city 
20 
govl'rnLllcnt; 
21 
(vii) Perform archival and record management with respect to records 
22 
of offices and departments of the city government; and 
2J 
(viii) Perform all other functions pertaining to supply and property 
24 
lnanagclllent and enforce policies on records creation, Inaintenance and 
25 
disposal. 
~() 
4) Ile in the frontline of general services-related activities, such as the possible 
27' 
or imminent destruction or damage to records, supplies, properties and 
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structure materials or debris, particUlarly during and in the aftermath of man-
29 
mad,' and natural disasters and calamities; 
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5) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the city mayor on 
31 
all olilL'r matters relative to general services; and 
32 
6) I'erform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers 
.\3 
as provilkd for under Republic Act No., 7"160, 
otherwise known as the 
34 
I.ocal C;ovehmll'nt Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or 
35 
ordinance. 
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SFC, 
42. The City EIlVirOlll1leilt alld Natural Resources Officer. - (a) the 
37 
City environment and natural resources officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a 
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resitknl of the City of Labo, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree 
J(l 
prdel'i1bly in environnwnt, forestry, agriculture or any other related course from a 
40 
recognized coilcge or university, and a first grnde civil service eligible or its 
41 
cLluivalcnL. Ill' must h'lVe acquired experience in environment and natural resources 
42 
manag,'n1l'nt, cOllsL'rviltion and utilization work for at least five years immediately 
43 
preceding tIll' dall' of his appointment. 
44 
45 
(1) 
The cily cllvironlncnt and natural resources officer shall receive sHch 
46 
compensation, ellloluments and allowances as may be determined by law. 
47 
b) TIll' city, ellvironment and natural resources officer shall take charge of the office ,of 
4H 
the environment and natur;)! resources, and shall:' 
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(1) liormulale nW'lSllrl'S for the consideration of the Sanggllniang Panlungsod 
and provide assistance and support to the City Mayor in carrying out measures 
to ensure the delivery of basic services and the provision of adequate facilities 
relative to ellvironment and natural resources services as provided for under 
Section 17 of the Local Covernment Code; 
2) Develop phllls and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city 
mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with the 
envirollment and natural resources programs and projects which the city 
mayor is elnpowered to implement and which tlw Sanggunian Panlungsod is 
empowered to provide for under the r ,oeal Government Code; 
3) In addition to the foregoing dllties and functions, the city environment and 
niltural f(~s()urces officer shall: 
(i) 
EslabUsh, 
Inaintain, protect and 
preserve 
C01TIlnUnal forests, 
watersheds, tree parks, mangroves, gre"nbelts and similar forest projects 
and c011lmL'rcial forests, like industrial tree farms and agro-forestry 
projects; 
(ii) Provide extension services to the beneficiaries of forest development 
projects and technical, financial and infrastructure assistance; 
(iii) Manage and maintain seed banks and produce seedlings for forest 
a nd tl'el~ 11<11'ks; 
(iv) Render assistance for natural resources-related conservation and 
utili"alion activities consistent with ecological balance. 
25 
(v) Promote the small-scale mining and utilization of mineral resources 
26 
particularly mining of gold; and 
27 
(vi) Coordinate with government agencies and nongovernmental 
2X 
org'lnizations in the implementation of 11leaSllfes to prevent and control 
29 
bnd, air and water pollution with the assistance of the Department of 
30 
Enviwnmcnl and Natllral Resources . 
.11 
4) Be in the frontline of the delivel")' of services concerning the environment 
32 
and natural resources, particularly in the renewal and rehabilitation of the 
33 
cnvironnwnt during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters 
34 
and calamities; 
35 
5) RL'comllwnd measures to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the 
36 
city mayor on all matters relative to tlw protection, conservation, maximum 
:l7 
utili"ation, application of appropriate technology and other matters related to 
31' 
the environment and natural resources; and 
19 
6) Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers 
40 
as provided for under Republic Act No. 
T160, otherwise known as the 
41 
LOCd I Covernment Code of 'I 99] , and those that are prescribed by law or 
12 
ordin<:lt1ce. 
43 
SEC. 43. The City Architect. - (a) The city architect must be a citizen of the 
44 
I'hilippines, a resident of the City of Labo, of good moral character and a duly licensed 
45 
architect. lie mllst have practiced his profession for at least five years immediately 
46 
preceding the date of his appointment. 
47 
b) ,The city architect shall receive slIch compensation, emoluments and allowances as 
4B 
be dL'lermincd by l'lW, 
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c) TIll' city ilJ'chitcct shall tilke charge of the offin~ on the architectural planning and 
2 
design, and shall: 
3 
CI) hl!'lnulale measures for the consideration of the Sanggunianp; Panlungsod 
4 
and provide technical assistance and support to the city mayor in carrying out 
5 
measures to ellsure the delivery of basic services and the provision of 
6 
adequate facilities relative to iHchitectural planning and design; 
7 
(?) Develop phlllS and strategies and, npon approval thereof by the city mayor, 
X 
implellll'nl the S;)11W, particularly those which have to do with architectural 
9 
planllillg and design programs and projects which the city mayor is 
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('Ill powerl'd 
10 implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is 
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em powered to provide for under the Local Government Code; 
12 
c') In additioll to the foregoillg duties and functions, the city architect shall: 
13 
(i) Prepare and recommend for consideration of the Sangguniang 
14 
l'anlungsod the iHchitectural plan and design for the City or a part 
15 
tlwreof, including the renewal of slums an. blighted areas, land 
I () 
n'c1amation activities, the )\reening of land and appropriate planning of 
17 
11H1ril1L~ and foreshore areas; 
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(ii) 
({eview 
and recommended 
for appropriate action of the 
19 
Sangg uniang Panlunsod or City Mayor, the architcctural plan and 
20 
lksign su bmittcd by government and non-government entities or 
21 
individuals, particularly those 
undeveloped, underdeveloped and 
22 
poorly-dl~signed areas; and 
23 
(iii) Coordinate with government, and non-governml'nt entities and 
24 
individuals involved in the aesthetics and the maximum utilization of 
7.5 
land and water within the jurisdiction of the City, compatible with 
26 
environmental integrity and ecological balance. 
n 
(4) Bl' in the frontline of the delivery of services involvinp; architectural 
2X 
plannin)\ and design, particularly those related to the redesigning of spalial 
29 
distribution of basic facilities and physical structures during and in the 
10 
aftermath of man-Illillie and natural disaster and calamities; 
31 
5) Rl'collllllend to thc Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the city mayor on 
32 
all matters rclative to architectural planning and design as it relates to 
33 
the total socioeconomic development of the City; and 
34 
6) IJl'rform snch other duties and functions and exercise such other powers 
35 
ilS provided for uncleI' Republic;\ct No. 7160, otherwise known as the 
36 
I.ocal Covernmcnt Code of 1991, and those that arc prescribed by law and 
~7 
ordinance. 
38 
SEC. 44. 'I'h" City Illforlllatioll and Commullity Relations Officer. - (a) The 
3') 
city information dnd community relations officer lllUSt be a citizen of the Philippines, a 
40 
rcsilknt of Ihe City of Labo, of ),ood moral character, a holder of a college degree 
41 
preferably in journalism, mass communication or any related course from a 
42 
rccognized college or university, and a first grade civil service eligible or its 
43 
('ql1jvnll~nt. I Ie 1111lSl have experience in ""riting articles (lnd research papers or writing 
44 
for prillt, television, broadcast and other forms of mass media for at least five years 
45 
illlillediately preceding the date of his appointment. 
46 
(b) '1'11[' city inf1ll'1l1atioll-
and community relations officer shall receive such 
47 
comp('nsation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law. 
4H 
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(c) The city inform'ltion and community relations officer shall take charge of the 
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city infOl'malioll and community relations office, and shall: 
1) I'orillulate measures (or the consideration of the Sangguniang Pan[ungsod 
and provide technical assistance and 
support to the city mayor in 
providing the information and research data required for the delivery of 
basic services and the provision of adequate facilities So that the public 
beC01l1l'S avV(lI'(~ of snid s(~rvicC's and Inay f411y avail of the satne; 
2) I )eve[op plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city 
Ill"yor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with public 
informCllion and resem'ch data to support programs and projects which the city 
mayor is empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is 
empowert,d to provide fox under tlw I.ocal Covcrnment Code; 
(J) In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city information 
and comillunity relations officer shall: 
14 
(i) Provide relevant adequate and timely information to the City and its 
15 
residents; 
16 
(ii) liurnish information and data on the City to government agencies 
17 
or offices as may 1)(' required by law of ordinance and non-governmental 
. I R 
organizations to be furnished to said a)jellcics, and-organizations: and 
I ') 
(iii) Maintain effective liaison with the various sectors of: the community 
20 
Oil matkrs and issues that affect the livelihood and the quality of life of 
21 
tIl<' inhabitants and encourage support for programs of the local and 
22 
llZltiollal p,overnlnent. 
n 
24 
4) Ik in the frontline in providing information during and in the aftermath of 
25 
man-made and natural disasters all calamities, with special attention to the 
26 
victims thcl'cof,to hell minimizc injuries and casualties during and after the 
77 
enWf)',ency and to accelerate rehabilitation; 
2H 
29 
5) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the city mayor on 
]() 
all m'lth,rs relative to public information and research data as it relates to 
] I 
tilL' total socioeconomic development of the City; and 
]2 
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 
34 
COVCfIlllll'llt Code of 1')')1, and those that arc prescribed by law or ordinance. 
35 
SEC 45. The City Cooperuti7Jes Officer, - (a) The city cooperatives officer 
36 
must be a citizen of t[", Philippines, a resident of the City of Labo, of good moral 
37 
character, a holder of a college degree' preferably in business administration with 
lX 
special training on cooperatives or any related course from a recognized college or 
]<) 
university, and a first grade civil s"rvice eligible or its equivalent. He must have 
(~o 
C'xpcrk~ncL~ in cooperatives organization and Inanagelnent for at least five years 
41 
imm,'di<1Il'ly preceding til<' date of his appointment. 
42 
(b) Tlw cily coopcrativ<c officer shaJJ recdve such compensation emoluments and 
4] 
a[]oWilJ1CeS as may be ddennined by law. 
44 
(c) The city coop,'rulives officer shall take charge of the office for the development of 
45 
coolwraliv"s, '1Ile! sh,,[I: 
'~6 
1) Porlllul,,[e meaSllJ'es for the consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod 
47 
and provide t"chnical assistance and support to the city mayor in carrying out 
4X 
nwasures to "Ilsure the delivery of basic services and the provision of 
4<) 
facilities through the development of cooperatives, and in providing access to 
SO 
such SCl'V ices a nd facilities; 
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2) IkveJop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city 
lIlayor, implement the S<lIlle, particularly those which have to do with the 
integration of cooperatives principles and methods in programs which the city 
mayor is empowered to implement and which the Sanp,gunianp, Panlunsod is 
cmpowl'fl,el to proviel" for uncleI' the Local Government Code; 
(:» In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city cooperatives 
officer shall: 
(i) Assist in the organization of cooperatives; 
(ii) 
Provide kchnical and other forms of assistance to existing 
couperative's to enhance thl~ir viability as an economic enterprise and 
.socii.d,organizaUon; and 
. 
(iii) Assist cooperativl's in establishing linkages with government 
agencies and non-governnwnt organizations involved in the promotion 
,md integration of the concept of cooperatives in the livelihood of the 
)1<'ople and other community activities. 
(4) Be in' thc frontline of cooperative organization, 
rehabilitation 
or 
viability enhancement, particularly during and in the aftermath of man-made 
and natural djs(1sh~rs and ca1anlitips, to aid in their survival and. if necessary, 
s 1I bselj u ent l'eh<1 bilila tion; 
(5) 
Recomn1l'nd to the Sanggllniang Panlungsod and advise the city 
mayor on ,,11 other matters relative to cooperatives development and viability 
enhancement which will improve the livelihood and quality of lifc of the 
inh'1bitants: and 
(6) 
Perform sllch other duties ,md functions and exercise such other 
powcrs as provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known 
as tIll' l,ocal Covernment Codl' of 1991, and those that arc prescribed by law or 
(Jl'dinC:lncc. 
]0 
SEC. 46. Tile City PUfJulaliull Officer. - (a) The city population officer must be a 
31 
citizen of thc Philippin('s, a resident of the City of Labo, of good moral character, a 
32 
holder of il college degree preferably with specialized training in pOPlllation 
33 
development from a recognized college or university and a first grade civil service 
34 
eligible or its eqll ivalent. NIust have experience in the implementation of programs 
35 
population devciopment or responsible parenthood for at least five years 
3(, 
imnwdiatcly preceding the date of his appointment. 
37 
3~ 
b) The city population, officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and 
39 
allowanCl" as may be dclennined by law. 
40 
c) The city population officer shall take charge of the office on population 
41 
d('vl'iopnwnt, and shall: 
42 
1) Formulate measures for the consideration of tlw Sanmiunianfy, Panlungsod 
43 
and provide teclmical assistance and support to tlle city mayor in carrying out 
44 
nWilSllrcs to ensure the delivery of basic services and the provision of 
45 
",kquatc facilities relative to the integration of the population development 
46 
principles ilnd in providing access to said sen' lees am! facilities; 
47 
2) Develop plans and strategi(" and, upon approval thereof by the city 
'~H 
111 "yOI', implement the same, particularly those which have to do with the 
49 
inll'gnltion of population devdopm(,nt principles and methods in programs 
50 
'1I1el projects which the city mayor is empowered to implement and which the 
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Sang)',uniang Panlungsod IS empowered to provide for under the Local 
C;OVCrnlnl'nt (~ode; 
3) In addition to Ihe foregoing duties and functions, the city population officer 
shall: 
(i) Assist the City Mayor in the development of the constitutional 
provisions relative to population development and the promotion of 
responsible parenthood; 
(ii) nstablish and maintain an npdatL:d data bank for program 
operations, developtnent planning and an educational pJ'ogranl to 
enS[II'c the people's participation in and understanding of population 
development; and 
(iii) 1m plement appropriate training programs responSIve to the 
cultural heritage of the inhabitants, and 
(4) Pl,rform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers 
'IS provided- for under- Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the 
LOC<1l Covernment Code of 1991 and those that arc orescribed bv law or 
()rdinnllt'c. 
SUG. 47. The City Agriculturist. - (<1) The city agriculturist must be a citizen of the 
"hilippilws, a rl'sident of the City of Labo, of good moral character, a holder of a 
colleg(' degree in agriculture or any other related cOllrse from <1 recognized college or 
lIniversity, illlli a first grade civil service or its equivalent. He must have practiced his 
profession in agricultlll'e or acquired the experience in a related field for at least five 
ye,lI's immediatl,ly -pl'l,ceding the d<1tc of his appointment. 
b) The city agriculturist shall receive such compensation, emoluments m,d 
illiowanc('s as l11<1y be dctermimxl by law. 
c) The city 'lgriculturist shall take charge of the office for ap;ricultmal services, and 
shall: 
(1) Formulate meilsures for the approval of the Sangp;uniang Panglungsod and 
provide technical assistance and support to the city mayor in carrying out 
mmsures [(1 ensure the delivery of basic services and the provision of 
adc'luak facilities relative to agricultural services; 
(2) J)('vdop pinns and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city mayor, 
implcn1l'nt the Silme, particularly those which have to do with agricultural 
programs and projects which the city mayor is empowered to implement and 
which tl", Sangguniang Paniungsocl is empowered to provide for under the 
I,oeal Covernment 
('~) In addition to the foregoing duties ilnd functions, the city agricultmist shall: 
(i) 
Ensure that maximum assistance and access lo resources in the 
production, processing and marketing of agricultural and aqua-cultural 
and Inal'ine products [Ire extended to farmers, fishcnnetl and local 
entrq1rcncurs; 
(ii) Conduct or cause to be conducted location-specific agricultural 
researches and assist in making available the appropriate technology 
arising out of and disselninating infonnation on basic research on crops, 
prevention and control of plant diseases and pests, and other 
agricultural matters which will maximize productivity; 
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(iii) Assist the city mayor in the establishment and extension services of 
demonstration farms or a,!uaculture and marine products; 
(iv) I<:nlor((' rules and regulations relating to agriculture and illluaculture; 
and 
(v) Coordinate with government agencies and nongovernmental 
org'lI1izations which promote 
agricultural 
productivity 
through" 
appropriate technology compatible with environmental integrity. 
4) Ill' in the frontline of the delivery of basic agricultural services, particularly 
those llenled for till' survival of the inhabitants during and in the aftermath of 
11Idll-Tlldlle and natural disasters and calcl1uitics; 
5) RecoJllmend to the Sangguniang l'anlungsod and advise the city mayor on 
<1]] other mailers related to agriculture and aquaculture which will improve the 
Ijvelihood ,md living conditions of the inhabitants; and 
6) Perform sllch other duties and functions and exercise such other powers 
as provided for under Republic Act No .. 7160, otherwise known as the 
I,ocal COVdnllll'llt Code of '1991, and those that arc prescribed by law or 
()niitlance. 
19 
ARTICLE VIII 
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TJ-m CITY FIRE STATION SERVICE, THE CITY JAIL SERVICE, 
2 I 
THE CITY SCHOOL DIVISION AND TIlE CITY PROSECUTION 
22 
SERVICE 
'. 2] 
SEC. 48. Tlie City Firc Statioll SenJiee. - (a) There shall be established in the City 
)4 
at least O1W fire station with adequate personnel, fire fighting facilities and equipment, 
25 
subject to the standards, rules and regulations that may be promulgated by the 
26 
Departn",nt of the Interior and I ,ocal Government. The City shall provide the 
2.7 
necessary I'llld or sik of the station. 
2~ 
(b) The city [ire stalion shall be responsible for the provision of various emergency 
29 
services such as rL'5cue and evacuation of injured people at fire-related incidents and, 
:10 
in gl'lwral, fire prevention and suppression measures to secure the safety of life and 
31 
property of the citizenry. 
,2 
SEC. 49, Tlie City Jail Service, - (a) There shall be established and maintaincu in 
.1:1 
till' City a secured, dean, adeqtwtely equipped and sanitary jail for the custody and 
34 
s<1kkeeping of prisOlwrs, any fugitive from justice, or person detained awaiting 
35 
investigation or trial, and/or violent mentally ill person who endangers himself or 
]6 
the safety of others, duly certified as such by the proper medical health officer, pending 
37 
the transft'r to a ment'll institution. 
,B 
(b) The city jail service shall be headeclby a city jail warden who must be a graduate 
.19 
of a tour-year cours(, in psychology, psychiatry, sociology, nursing, social work or 
40 
criminology who shall assist in the immediate rehabilitation of individuals Of detention 
41 
of prisoners. Creat care must be exercised so that human rights of these prisoners arc 
42 
respected illld protected, and their spiritual and physical well-being are properly ilnd 
43 
promptly attended to. 
44 
SEC. 50. '1'11e Cit" School Divisioll, - (a) There shall be established and maintained by 
45 
the Department of I':ducation (DepEd) a city school division of the City of Labo whose 
46 
an'a of jurisdiction will! cover all the school districts within the City; and 
47 
(b) The city school division shall be headed by a division superintendent who must 
48 
possess the llecessnry qua Iifications requin,d by the DcpEd 
39 


2 
SEC. 51. T1w,Cily Prosecution Sendce. - (a) Tlwre shall be established in the City 
1 
a prosecLi tion service to be headed b: a city prosecutor and such number of assistant 
4 
prosecutors, il. Illay I", necessary, who shall be orp;anizationally part of the 
5 
J)"Ixlrtnwnlof Justice (DOJ), and Linder the supervision and control of the Secretary 
6 
of Justice and whose ljl1i1lificatioll manner of appointment, rank, salary and benefits 
7 
shal1 be govC'rncd by existing laws covering prosecutors in the DOJ. 
K 
b) The city prosecutor shall hand I" the criminal prosecution in the municipal trial 
C) 
courts ill thp Cit-vas WL'l1 af; in the regional tria l courts for critninal cases origillatin}~ 
I () 
in the territory of the City, and shall render to or for the City such services as are 
II 
requiJ'l'd by law, ordinance or regulation of the DOJ. 
12 
c) TIll' Secretary of Justice shall always assure the adequacy and quality of 
11 
prosl'cution service in the City amI for this purpose, shall, in the absence or lack 
14 
or insufficiency in number of city assistant pl'osecutors as pnlvidcd herein above, 
15 
dcsign<ltc from among the assistant provincial prosecutors a sufficient number to 
1(1 
,,,,rf01'111 and discharge the functions of the city prosecution service as provided herein 
I 7 
above. 
IX 
1<) 
ARTICLU IX 
),0 
TRANSiTORY AND FINAL PROVISIONS 
21 
SEC. 52. MUllicipal Ol'dillallCes Existing at the Time of tTte Approval of this 
22 
Act. - Alll1lunicipal ordinances of the Municipality of Labo existing at the time of the 
2J 
approval of this Act shall continue to be in force within the City of Labo until the 
24 
S'1I1gguniang I'anlungsod ordinance shall provide otherwise. 
25 
Sr:c. 53. Plebiscite. - The City of Labo shall acquire corporate existence 
26 
UpOIl tIll' riltification of its creation by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified 
27 
voters in a plebiscite to be conduded in the present Municipality of Labo within 
2X 
sixty (GO) days from the approval of this Act. The expenses for such plebiscite shall be 
29 
borne by the Municipality of Labo. The Commission on Elections shall conduct and 
10 
supervise sllch plebiscite. 
:11 
]2 
SEC. 54. Officials of the Cily of Lavo. - The present elective officials of the 
n 
Municipality of I ,abo shall continue to exercise their powers and functions until such 
14 
time that a new election is held and the duly dccted officials shall have already 
15 
qualified and a"tnned their offices, The appointive officials and (,mployees of the 
16 
Municipality of I,abo shall likewise continue exercising their functions and duties 
]7 
and they shilll Iw automatically absorbed by the City 
3H 
1') 
SEC. 55 SlIccessioll Clause. - The City of Labo shall succel,d to all thl' asscls, 
40 
properties, liabilities and of obligations of the Municipality of Labo 
41 
SJ·:c. 56. medion of Provincial Governor and Sangguniang Panlalawigan 
42 
Membl'1's of the Province of Camarines Norte. - 'l'he qualified voters of the City of 
4] 
I,abo shall qualify to votl' and run for any elective position in the elections foJ' 
44 
provincial governor, provincial vicp governol', Sangguniang PanlalClwigan men1bers 
45 
and other dl'dive offices for the Province of Camarines None. 
46 
St;c. 57. {llrisdic{ioll of lite Provillce of Calilarines Norte. - The City of 
47 
I ,abo shall, unless otherwise provided by law, continue to be under the jurisdiction 
'IX 
of the Province of Camarincs Norte 
(~9 
SEC. 58. SlIsl'ellsioll of lllcrcase ill Rates of Local Taxes. - No increase in the 
40 


I 
ra les of IOGll Idxes shall be imposed by the City within the period of five years from 
2 
ils acquisition of corporate existence. 
3 
SEC. S9. U('/1I'l'sl'lIlativl' District. - Until otherwise provided by law, the City 
4 
of I .dbo Slldll continue to be a part of the First Congressional District of the Province 
5 
of Camelrines Norte. 
6 
SEC. 60. Li1llitatioll. - Within three years from the approval of this Act, no 
7 
new race track, jai-alai fmnton, gambling casino or cockpit shall be licensed or 
R 
allowed to opl'rate in t1w City. 
<J 
SHe. 61. 
i<l'sl'I'Vatioll. 
-
Nothing herein contained shall preclude the 
I () 
dekrminiltion by the appropriate agency or forum of boundary disputes or cases 
II 
involving questions of tnrilorial jurisdiction between the City of Labo and any of the 
12 
adjoining local government units even after the effectivity of this Act . 
. I] 
SEe. 62. Separability C!ause.- if, for any reasons, any part or provision of this 
14: 
Charter shall be lwld unconstitutional, invalid or inconsistent with the Republic !\ct 
IS 
No. 7160, otherwise' known as the Local Covernment Code of 1991, other parts or 
16 
provisions hereof which arc not aHeckd thereby shall continue to be in full force and 
17 
effect. Moreover, in cases where this Charter is silent 01' unclear, the pertinent 
I X 
provisions of the l.oeal COVl,rnment Code shall govern, if so provided therein. 
I <) 
SUe. 63. L'(/'eclivily. '. 'I'his Act shall take effeel upon its pllblication Jll at 
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kast two Ilewspajwrs of general and local circulations. 
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I\l'l'rmwd, 
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