EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. B. No. 2163
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT REVISING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BAGUIO
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Sections 2540-2574 of the Revised Administrative Code of 1917, as amended, 
made the charter of Baguio City effective on September 1, 1909. The social, economic, 
and political situation in Baguio City in its early years was vastly different from that of 
today. As a result, there is an urgent need to revise the charter to keep up with the 
rapidly changing times and address the city's current problems, issues, and concerns.
This bill therefor seeks to revise the current charter of the City of Baguio to cater 
the present needs of the city and its people. The proposed measure retains similar 
goals, primarily to include the effective implementation of the city government's land 
use development plan, settlement of the boundary dispute of the city with the 
adjoining Municipality of Tuba, addressing the problem in the disposition of alienable 
and disposable public lands with the Baguio town site reservation, and the creation of 
a more responsive taxation system and revenue generating projects.
Furthermore, this bill states, among other things, that the Department of 
Environment and Natural Resources retains sole authority over the control and 
supervision of alienable and disposable public lands, and that the revised charter does 
not interfere on the disposition of public properties owned by the Bases Conversion 
and Development Authority.
The passage of this bill is strongly encouraged in order to improve the 
effectiveness and efficiency of the local government of Baguio City.
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IMEE R. MARCOS


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. B. No. 2163
TIME
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT REVISING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BAGUIO
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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ARTICLE I
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Revised Charter of
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the City of Baguio".
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SEC. 2. Declaration of Objectives and Core Values. - The objectives and
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aspirations of the City of Baguio, hereinafter referred to as the City, are as follows:
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(a) To make the City of Baguio a home of dynamic and diverse cultures; to be
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a center of education, trade and tourism in consonance with the laws of nature and
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environment; to be managed by sincere and steadfast leaders who are God-fearing in
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partnership with responsible citizenry;
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(b) To adopt an integrated life cycle approach to environmental protection and
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management; preserve and restore the historical and heritage value of the City;
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promote eco-cultural tourism and tourism-related microenterprises; ensure the
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sustenance of the City as an educational center of Northern Luzon; and develop and
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implement an investment portfolio and a progressive marketing strategy;
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(c) To attain effectiveness and efficiency in local governance; to advance the
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city's competitiveness; and to uphold and promote the general welfare and ensure the
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(d) To maximize the exercise of the proprietary functions
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of the City for the general welfare; the provision of basic services and facilities,
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such as adequate and safe water supply, effective liquid and solid wastes
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resources such watersheds and other protected areas; and effectively manage its 
economic enterprises and generate and utilize resources, subject to such limitations 
as provided for under this Act;
In the pursuit of the foregoing purposes, public officials and employees of the 
City shall be guided by the core values of service. Integrity, competence, transparency, 
accountability, and resourcefulness.
SEC. 3. Territorial Boundaries. - The City shall comprise the present territorial 
jurisdiction of the City.
The foregoing provision shall be without prejudice to the resolution by the 
appropriate agency or forum of any boundary dispute or case involving questions of 
territorial jurisdiction between the City and the adjoining local government units 
(LCDs): Provided, That the territorial jurisdiction of the disputed area or areas shall 
remain with the local government unit which has existing administrative supervision 
over said area or areas until the final resolution of the case.
SEC. 4. Corporate Powers of the City. - The City is a political body corporate 
and as such is endowed with the attributes of perpetual succession and possessed of 
the powers which pertain to a municipal corporation to be exercised in conformity with 
the provisions of this Charter. The City shall have the following corporate powers:
(1) To have continuous succession In its corporate name;
(2) To sue and be sued;
(3) To have and use a corporate seal;
(4) To acquire, hold and convey real and personal property;
(5) To enter into any contract and/or agreement; and
(6) To exercise such other powers, prerogatives or authority subject to the 
limitations provided under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as 
the Local Government Code, as amended, this Act, or other applicable 
laws.
SEC. 5. General Powers. - The City shall have a corporate seal and may alter 
the same at pleasure: Provided, That any change of corporate seal shall be registered 
with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). It shall exercise 
the powers to levy taxes, fees, and charges; to close and open roads, streets, alleys, 
parks or squares; to take, purchase, receive, hold, lease, convey and dispose of real 
and personal property for the general interests of the City; to expropriate or condemn 
private property for public use; to contract and be contracted with, to sue and be 
sued; to prosecute and defend to final judgment and execution suits wherein the City 
is Involved or Interested in; and to exercise all the powers as are granted to 
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ARTICLE II 
CITY OFFICIALS
SEC. 6. Offidals of the Oty of Baguio. — (a) The officials of the Qt/ are the City 
Mayor, City Vice Mayor, Sangguniang Panlungsod members, secretary to the Sangguniang 
Panlungsod, city treasurer, city assessor, city engineer, city buildings and architecture officer, 
city health officer, city civil registrar, city accountant, city social welfare and development 
officer, city budget officer, city planning and development officer, city administrator, city legal 
officer, city general services officer, city veterinarian, city human resource management officer, 
city paries management officer, city tourism officer, city public information officer and city 
librarian.
(b) In addition thereto, the City Mayor may appoint a city agriculturist, a city population 
officer, a city environment and natural resources officer, a city cooperatives officer, and a city 
solid wastes management officer.
(c) The Sangguniang Panlungsod shall:
(1) Maintain existing offices not mentioned in subsections (a) and (b) 
hereof;
(2) Create such other offices as may be necessary to carry out the purposes 
of the city government; or
(3) Consolidate the functions of any office with those of another in the 
interest of efficiency and economy.
(d) Unless otherwise provided herein, heads of departments and offices shall be 
appointed by the City Mayor with the concurrence of the majority of all the Sangguniang 
Panlungsod members, subject to civil service law, rules and regulations. The Sangguniang 
Panlungsod shall act on the appointment within fifteen (15) days from the date of Its 
submission, otherwise the same shall be deemed confirmed.
(e) Elective and appointive city officials shall receive such compensation, allowances, 
and other emoluments as may be determined by law or ordinance, subject to the budgetary 
limitations on personal services prescribed under Title Five, Book II of the Local Government 
Code of 1991, as amended.* Provided, That no increase in compensation of the City Mayor, City 
Vice Mayor and Sangguniang Panlungsod members shall take effect until after the expiration 
of the full term of the local officials approving such increase.
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CITY MAYOR
SEC. 7. City Mayor. - (a) The City Mayor, as the chief executive of the city government, 
shall exercise such powers and perform such duties and functions as provided under Section 
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by the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
The City Mayor shall receive a minimum monthly compensation corresponding to Salary 
Grade Thirty (30) as prescribed under Republic Act No. 6758 otherwise known as the 
"Compensation and Position Oassification Act of1989/'as amended, and the implementing 
guidelines issued pursuant thereto.
ARTICLE IV 
CITY VICE MAYOR
SEC. 8. City Vice Mayor. - The City Vice Mayor shall be the presiding officer of the 
Sangguniang Paniungsodand shall exercise the duties and functions as provided under Section 
456 of the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and other laws and ordinances passed 
by the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
The Qty Vice Mayor shall receive a minimum monthly compensation corresponding to 
Salary Grade Twenty-eight (28) as prescribed under the 'Xiompensation and Position 
Qassifcation Act of 1989/'as amended and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant 
thereto.
ARTICLE V
SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD
SEC. 9. Composition, -(a) The Sangguniang Panlungsod the legislative body of the 
City, shall be composed of the City Vice Mayor as presiding‘officer, the'twelve (12) elected 
regular Sangguniang Panlungsod mercbers, the president of the city chapter of the Liga ng 
mga Barangay, the president of the Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan, and the 
sectoral representatives for indigenous people, (c) The regular members of the 
Sangguniang Panlungsod and sectoral representatives shall be elected in the manner 
provided by law.
SEC. 10. Powers, Duties, Functions and Compensation. - (a) The Sangguniang 
Panlungsod as the legislative body of the City, shall exercise the powers, duties and 
functions as provided under Section 458 of the Local Government Code of 1991, as 
amended, and other laws and ordinances passed by the Sangguniang Panlungsod. It 
shall enact ordinances, approve resolutions and appropriate funds for the general 
welfare of the City and its inhabitants pursuant to Section 16 of the Local Government 
Code of 1991, as amended, and in the proper exercise of the corporate and general 
powers of the City as provided for under Sections 4 and 5 of this Charter.
The members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City shall receive a 
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prescribed under the 'X:ompensation and Position Classification Act of 1989/'as 
amended and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant thereto.
ARTICLE VI
PROCESS OF LEGISLATION
SEC. 11. Internal Rules of Procedure. - (a) On the first regular session following the 
election of its members and within ninety (90) days thereafter, the Sangguniang Panlungsod 
shall adopt or update Its existing rules of procedure.
(b) The rules of procedure shall provide for the following:
(1) The organization of the Sanggunian and the election of Its officers as well as the creation 
of standing committees which shall include the committees on Appropriations and 
Rnance; Ways and Means; Barangay Affairs; Education, Culture and Historical Research; 
Employment, Livelihood and Cboperatives and Persons with Disabilities; Ethics, 
Governmental Affairs and Personnel; Health and Sanitation, Ecology and Environmental 
Protection; Laws, Human Rights and Justice; Market, Trade and Commerce, and 
Agriculture; Public Protection and Safety, Peace and Order7 Public Utilities, Transportation 
and Traffic Legislation; Public Works; Social Services, Women and Urban Poor; Tourism, 
Special Events, Parks and Playground; Urban Planning, Lands and Housing; Youth 
Welfare and Sports Development; the general jurisdiction of each committee and the 
election of the chairman and members of each committee;
(2) The order and calendar of business for each session;
(3) The legislative process;
(4) The parliamentary procedures which include the conduct of members during' sessions;
(5) The discipline of members for disorderly behavior and absences without justifiable cause 
for four (4) consecutive sessions for which they may be censured, reprimanded or 
excluded from the session, suspended for not more than sixty (60) days or expelled: 
Provided, That the penalty of suspension or expulsion shall require the concurrence of 
at least two-thirds (2/3) vote of all the Sanggunian members: Provided, further. That a 
member convicted by final judgment to imprisonment of at least one (1) year for any 
crime involving moral turpitude shall be automatically expelled from the Sanggunian; 
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(6) Such other mles as the Sanggunian may adopt
SEC. 12. Full Disclosure of financial and Business Inters of Sangguniang 
Panlungsod Members, -(a) Every SangguniangPaniungsod xuember shall, upon assumption 
to office, nrlake a foil disclosure of their business and financial interests. Such disclosure shall 
also include a professional relationship or any relation by affinity or consanguinity within the 
fourth civil degree, which a sanggunian member may have with any person, fimi or entity 
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relationship may resuit in conflict of interests. Such reiationship shaii inciude:
(1) Ownership of stock or capitai, or investment in the entity or Arm to which the 
ordinance or resoiution may appiy;
(2) Contracts or agreements with any person or entity which the ordinance or 
resoiution under consideration may affect.
In the absence of a specific constituti'onai or statutory provision appiicabie to the situation, 
"conflict of interest' refers to a situation where it may be reasonabiy deduced that a member 
of the Sanggunian may not act in the pubiic interest due to some private, pecuniary or other 
pensonai considerations that may tend to affect the exercise of judgment to the prejudice of 
the service or the pubiic.
(b) The disctosure required under this Act shaii be made in writing and submitted to the 
secretary of the Sanggunian or the secretary of the concerned committee. The disclosure shaii, 
in aii cases, form part of the record of the proceedings and shaii be made in the foiiowing
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(1) Disclosure shaii be made before the member participates in the deiiberations 
on the ordinance or resoiution under consideration: Provided, That if the 
member did not participate during the deiiberations, the disciosure shaii be 
made before voting on the ordinance or resoiution on second and third readings; 
and
(2) Disciosure shaii be made when a member takes a position or makes a 
priviiege speech on a matter that may affect the business interest, finandai 
connection or professionai reiationship described herein.
SEC. 13. Sessions. - (a) On the first day of the session immediateiy foiiowing the 
eiection of its members, the Sangguniang PaniungsodshdW, by resoiution, fix the day, time and 
piace of its sessions. The minimum number of reguiar sessions shaii be once a week for the 
Sangguniang Paniungsodand twice a month for the Sangguniang Barangay,
(b) When the pubiic interest so demands, spedai sessions may be caiied by the City 
Mayor or by a majority of the members of the Sanggunian.
(c) Aii Sanggunian sessions shaii be open to the pubiic uniess a ciosed-dcx)r session is 
ordered by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members present, there being a quorum, 
in the pubiic interest orfor reasons of security, decency or moraiity. No two (2) sessions, reguiar 
or speciai, may be heid in a singie day.
(d) In the case of speciai sessions of the Sanggunian, a written notice to the members 
shaii be served personaiiy at the members' usuai piace of residence at ieast twenty-four (24) 
hours before the spedai session is heid.
Uniess otherwise concumed in by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Sanggunian 
members present, there being a quorum, no other matters may be considered at a speciai 
session except hose stated in the notice.
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which may be published upon resolution of the majority of its members.
SEC. 14. Quorum. - (a) A majority of all the members of the Sanggunian who have 
been elected and qualified shall constitute a quorum to transact official business. Should a 
question of quorum be raised during a session, the presiding officer shall immediately proceed 
to call the roll of the members and thereafter announce the results.
(b) Where there Is no quorum, the presiding officer may declare a recess until such 
time as a quorum is constituted, or a majority of the members present may adjourn from day 
to day and may compel the immediate attendance of any member absent without justifiable 
cause by designating a member of the Sanggunian, to be assisted by a member or members 
of the police force assigned in the tem’torial jurisdiction of the City of Baguio, to locate and 
present the absent member at the session.
(c) If there is still no quorum despite the enforcement of the immediately preceding 
subsection, no business shall be transacted. The presiding officer, upon proper motion duly 
approved by the members present, shall then declare the session adjourned for lack of quorum.
SEC. 15. Appmva! of Ordinances. - (a) Every ordinance enacted by the Sangguniang 
PangiungsodshdW be presented to the Qty Mayor. If the Qty Mayor approves the same, the 
signature of the Mayor shall be affixed on each and every page thereof; otherwise, the 
ordinance shall be vetoed and returned with statements on the objections to the Sanggunian, 
which may proceed to reconsider the same. The Sanggunian 
ovem'de 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) The Veto shall be communicated by the City Mayor to the Sanggunian within ten 
(10) days; otherwise, the ordinance shall be deemed approved as if it had been signed.
SEC. 16. Veto Power of the City Mayor. - (a) the City Mayor may veto any ordinance 
of the Sangguniang Paniungsod on the ground that it is uitra vires or prejudicial to the public 
welfare, stating the reasons for the veto in writing.
(b) The City Mayor shall have the power to veto any particular item or Items of an 
appropriations ordinance, an ordinance or resolution adopting a local development plan and 
public Investment program or an ordinance directing the payment of money or creating liability. 
In such case, the veto shall not affect the item or items which are not objected to. The vetoed 
Item or items shall not take effect unless the Sangguniang Paniungsod overrides the veto in 
the manner herein provided; otherwise, the item or items in the appropriations ordinance of 
the previous year corresponding to those vetoed, if any, shall be deemed re-enacted.
(c) The Qty Mayor may veto an ordinance or resolution only once. The Sanggunian may 
ovem'de the veto of the City Mayor by two-thirds (2/3) vote of all its members, thereby making 
the ordinance effective even without the approval of the City Mayor.
SEC. 17. Review of Barangay Ordinance by the Sangguniang Paniungsod. - (a) 
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all barangay ordinances to the SangguniangPanlungsodfor review as to whether the ordinance 
is consistent with law or city ordinances.
(b) If the Sangguniang Panlungsodfails to take action on barangay ordinances within 
thirty (30) days from receipt thereof, the sartie shall be deemed approved.
(c) If the Sangguniang Panlungsodf\r\6s the barangay ordinances Inconsistent with law 
or city ordinances, the Sangguniang Paniungsod shall, within thirty (30) days from receipt 
thereof, return the same with its comments and recommendations to the Sangguniang 
Barangay concerned for adjustment, amendment or modification; in which case, the 
effectivity of the barangay ordinance is suspended until such time as the revision called for is 
effected.
SEC. 18. Enforcement of Disappmved Ordinances or Resoiub'ons. - Any attempt to 
enforce any ordinance or any resolution approving the local development plan and public 
investment program after the disapproval thereof, shall be sufficient ground for the suspension 
or dismissal of the official or employee concerned.
SEC. 19. EffectMtyof Ordinances orResoiutions. - (a) Unless otherwise stated in the 
or the resolution approving the local development plan and public investment program, the 
same shall take effect after ten (10) days from the date a copy thereof is posted In a bulletin 
board at the entrance of the City Hall of Baguio, and In at least two (2) other conspicuous 
places In the City of Baguio not later than five (5) days after approval thereof.
(b) The secretary of the Sangguniang Paniungsod shall cause the posting of an 
ordinance or resolution in the bulletin board at the entrance of the City Hall, and in at least two 
(2) conspicuous places In the City not later than five (5) days after approval thereof.
The text of the ordinance or resolution shall be disseminated and posted in Rlipino or 
English and in the language or dialect understood by the majority of the people in the City, the 
secretary of the Sangguniang Paniungsods'mW record such feet in a book kept for the purpose, 
stating the dates of approval and posting.
(c) Ordinances with penal sanctions shall be posted at prominent places In City Hall, for 
a minimum period of three (3) consecutive weeks. Such ordinances shall also be published in 
a newspaper of general circulation within the City.
ARTICLE Vn
QUALIFICATIONS, DISQUALIFICATION AND SUCCESSION OF ELECTIVE
CITY OFFICIALS
SEC. 20. Quaiifications and Disquaiifications. - The elective city officials of the City 
shall possess the same qualifications and disqualifications as enumerated under Sections and 
respectively of the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended.
SEC. 21. Permanent Vacancy in the Offices of the Oty Mayor and the Oty Vice Mayor.
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concerned shall become the City Mayor. If a permanent vacancy occurs in the office of the City 
Vice Mayor, the highest ranking Sangguniang PanlungsodV(\sr(\\y&r or, in case of permanent 
inability, the second highest ranking Sangguniang Panlungsod member shall become the City 
Mayor or the City Vice Mayor, as the case may be. Subsequent vacancies in the said offices 
shall be filled automatically by the other Sanggunian members according to their ranking as 
defined herein.
(b) A tie between or among the highest ranking Sangguniang Panlungsodvnerabers shall 
be resolved by drawing of lots.
(c) Thesuccessors as defined herein shall serve only for the unexpired terms of their 
predecessors.
(d) For purposes of this Act, a pemianent vacancy arises when an elective local offidal fills 
in a higher vacant office, refuses to assume office, fails to qualify, dies, is removed from office, 
voluntarily resigns, or is otherwise permanently incapacitated to discharge the functions of the 
office.
(e) Fbrpurposes of succession as provided herein, ranking in the Sanggunian shall be 
determined on the basis of the proportion of votes obtained by each winning candidate to the 
total number of registered voters in the constituency in the immediately preceding local election.
SEC.22. Permanent Vacancies in the Sangguniang Panlungsod. - Permanent 
vacancies in the Sangguniang Panlungsodvibere. automatic succession provided above does 
not apply, shall be filled by appointment in the following manner.
(a) The President, through the Executive Secretary, shall make the aforesaid appointment.
(b) Only the nominee of the political party under which the Sanggunian member 
concerned had been elected and whose elevation to the position next higher in rank 
created the last vacancy In the Sanggunian shall be appointed in the manner 
hereinabove provided.
In the appointment herein mentioned, a nomination and a certificate of 
membership of the appointee from the highest official of the political party concerned 
are conditions sine qua non, and any appointment without such nomination and 
certification shall be null and void ab initio, and shall be a ground for administrative 
action against the official responsible therefor.
(c) In case the pemianent vacancy is caused by a Sanggunian member who does not 
belong to any political party, the City Mayor shall, upon the recommendation of the 
Sanggunian,. appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy.
(d) In case of vacancy in the representation of the youth and the barangay In the 
Sanggunian,sa\d vacancy shall be filled automatically by the official next-in-rank of the 
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ARTICLE Vm
THE APPOINTIVE OFFICIALS OF THE CITY:
THEIR QUALIFICATIONS, FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILmES
SEC. 23. Secretary to the Sangguniang Pantungsod. —(a) There shall be a secretary 
to the Sangguniang Pantungsod who shall be a career official with the rank and salary equal to 
a head of a department or office.
(b) The Secretary to the Sangguniang Pantungsodrm^ be a citizen of the Philippines, 
a resident of the City of Baguio, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably 
in law, commerce, or public administration from a recognized college or university, and a first 
grade civil service eligible or its equivalent.
(c) The Secretary to the Sangguniang PantungsoddaaW take charge of the office of 
the Sangguniang Pantungsod, and shall:
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Attend meetings of the Sangguniang Pantungsod ar\6 keep a journal of its 
proceedings;
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Keep the seal of the Qty and affix it with, signature to all ordinances, 
resolutions, and other official acts of the Sangguniang Pantungsod and 
present the same for the signature of the presiding officer;
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Forward to the City Mayor, for approval, copies of ordinances enacted by the 
Sangguniang Pantungsod duly certified by the presiding officer, in the 
manner provided in Section 54 of the Local Government Code of 1991, as 
amended;
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Forward to the Sangguniang Paniatawigan copies of duly approved 
ordinances in the manner provided in Sections 56 and 57 of the Local 
Government Code of 1991, as amended;
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Furnish, upon the request of any interested party, certified copies of records 
of public character in custody, upon payment to the City Treasurer of such 
fees as may be prescribed by ordinance;
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Record in a book kept for the purpose, all ordinances and resolutions enacted 
or adopted by the Sangguniang Pantungsod, with the dates of passage and 
publication thereof;
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Keep the office and all non-confidential records therein open to the public 
during usual business hours;
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Translate Into the dialect used by the majority of the inhabitants all 
ordinances and resolutions immediately after their approval and cause the 
publication of the same together with the original version in the manner 
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended;
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Take custody of the local archives and where applicable, the local library, and 
annually account for the same; and
(10) Perform other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as 
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those 
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SEC. 24. City Treasurer. - (a) The city treasurer shall be appointed by the Secretary 
of the Department of Rnance from a list of at least three (3) ranking eligible recommendees of 
the City Mayor, subject to civil service law, rules and regulations.
(b) The City Treasurer shall be under the administrative supervision of the City Mayor, 
and shall report regularly on the tax collection efforts of the City.
The City Treasurer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of 
Baguio, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree in commerce, public 
administration or law from a recognized college or university, a first grade civil 
service eligible or Its equivalent and must have acquired for at least five (5) years 
experience in treasury or accounting service.
The City Treasurer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and allowances 
as may be determined by law.
The Qty Treasurer shall take charge of the Qty Rnance Department, and shall:
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Advise the City Mayor, the Sangguniang Panlungsod and other local 
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government funds and on such other matters relative to public finance; 
Take custody and exercise proper management of the funds of the City; 
Take charge of the disbursement of all funds of the City and such other funds 
the custody of which may be entrusted to the Qty Treasurer by law or other 
competent authority;
Inspect private commercial and industrial establishments within the 
jurisdiction of the City in relation to the implementation of tax ordinances 
pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991, as 
amended;
Maintain and update the tax information system of the Qty; and 
Perform other duties and functions, and exerdse such other powers as 
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those 
that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
SEC. 25. City Assessor. - (a) The City Assessor must be a citizen of the Philippines, a 
resident of the Qty, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably in civil or 
mechanical engineering, commerce or any other related course from a recognized college or 
university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent, and must have acquired experience 
in real property assessment work or in any related field for at least five (5) years immediately 
preceding the date of the appointment
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The City Assessor shall receive such compensation, emoluments and allowances 
as may be determined by law.
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(1) Ensure that all laws and policies governing the appraisal and assessment of
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Establish a systematic method of real property assessment;
Install and maintain real property Identification and accounting systems; 
Prepare, Install and maintain a system of tax mapping, showing graphically 
all properties subject to assessment and gather all data concerning the same; 
Conduct frequent physical surveys to verify and determine whether all real 
properties within the City are properly listed in the assessment rolls;
Exercise the functions of appraisal and assessment primarily for taxation 
purposes of all real properties in the City;
Prepare a schedule of the fair market value of the different classes of real 
properties in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Code 
of 1991, as amended;
Issue, upon request of any interested party, certified copies of assessment 
records of real properties and all other records relative to its assessment, 
upon payment of a service charge or fee to the City Treasurer;
(10) Submit every semester a report of all assessments, as well as cancellations 
and modifications of assessments to the Qty Mayor and the Sangguniang 
Panlungsod;
(11) Attend personally or through an authorized representative all sessions of the 
Local Board of Assessment Appeals whenever the assessment Is subject of 
the appeal, and present or submit any infdmnatibn or record In the 
possession as may be required by the Board; arid
(12) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as 
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those 
that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
SEC. 26. Qty Engineer. - (a) The City Engineer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a 
resident of the City, of good moral character, a licensed civil engineer and must have acquired 
at least five (5) years experience in the practice of profession.
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The City Engineer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and allowances 
as may be determined by law.
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The City Engineer shall take charge of the Qty Engineering Office, and shall:
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Initiate, review and recommend changes in policies and 
objectives, plans and programs, techniques, procedures and 
practices in infrastructure development and public works in 
general of the City;
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engineering matters;
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Provide engineering services to the City, including investigation 
and survey, engineering designs, feasibiiity studies and project 
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powers as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, 
as amended, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
SEC. 27. aty Buildings and Architecture Officer. - (a) The City Buiidings and 
Architecture Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the Qty, of good moral 
character, a licensed architect or civii engineer, and must have acquired at least five (5) yeara 
experience in the practice of architecture or civii engineering profession.
(b) The Qty Buildings and Architecture Officer shall take charge of the City 
Buildings and Architecture Office, and shall:
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Initiate, review, and recommend changes in polides and 
objectives, plans, programs, techniques, procedures, practices, 
and guidelines on vertical infrastructure development and other 
related public works for the City;
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Administer, coordinate, supervise, and control the construction, 
maintenance, improvement, and repair of vertical infrastructure 
deveiopment and other related public works (i.e., signages and 
billboards, fences, etc.) in the Qty.
(i) Enforce the provisions of the National Building Code of the 
Philippines and other issuances relevant to vertical 
infrastructure development;
(ii) Undertake the investigation and recommend appropriate 
actions on violations of the National Building code of the 
Philippines and other relevant Issuances; and
(iii) Provide support or assistance In the enforcement of 
sanctions or decisions, such as the demolition of structures, 
when necessary.
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Prepare detailed engineering plans for vertical infrasbucture 
development projects and other related public works for the Qty;
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Ensure compliance by all entities and individuals with the 
approved zoning plan for the City;
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Participate In the planning of special projects for the Qty and 
implement components within its scope of responsibility;
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SEC. 28. City Health Officer. - (a) The City Health Officer must be a citizen of the 
Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, a licensed hriedical practitioner, and 
must have acquired experience at least five (5) years experience in the practice of the medical 
profession.
(b) TTie City Health Officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and 
allowances as may be detemnined by law.
(c) The aty Health Officer shall take charge of the Office of the City Health Services, 
and shall;
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Supervise the personnel and staff of the said office, fomriulate program 
implementation guidelines and rules and regulations for the operation of the 
said office for the approval of the City Mayor in order to assist him in the 
efficient, effective and economical implementation of health service program 
geared to implement health-related projects and activities;
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Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod; 
and provide technical assistance and support to the City Mayor in carrying 
out activities to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of 
adequate fadlities relative to health services provided under Section 17 of the 
Local Government Code of 1991, as amended;
(3) Develop plans and strategies on the promotion ofthe health and well-being of
the citizenry, and upon approval thereof by the City Mayor, through the 
health programs and projects which the Qty Mayor is empowered to 
implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod's empowered to provide 
under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended;
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In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city health officer shall:
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Formulate and implement polides, plans and projects to promote the 
health of the people in the City;
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Advise the City Mayor and the Sangguniang Panlungsod on matters 
pertaining to health;
(iii) Execute and enforce all laws, ordinances and regulations relating to 
public health;
(iv) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panfungsod^ro\iQ\\ the Local Health 
Board the passage of such ordinances necessary for the preservation 
of public health;
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Recommend the prosecution of any violation of sanitary laws, 
ordinances or regulations;
(vi) Direct the sanitary inspection of all business establishments selling food 
items or providing accommodation such as hotels, motels, lodging 
houses, and pension houses, in accordance with the Sanitation Code;
(vii) Conduct health information campaigns and render health intelligence 
services;
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and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and 
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provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by law or 
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SEC. 29. Q'ty OvU Region - (a) The Qty Qvil Registrar must be a citizen of the 
Philippines, a resident of the City, of good morel character, a holder of a college degree from 
a recognized college or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent^ and must 
have acquired at least five (5) years experience in civil registry work.
(b) The City Civil Registrar shall be responsible for the civil registration program in the 
City of Baguio, pursuant to the Qvil Registry Law, the Qvil Code, and other pertinent laws, rules 
and regulations issued to implement them.
(c) The Qty Civil Registrar shall take charge of the Office of the Qty Qvil Registry, and
shall:
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Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the Qty Mayor, 
implement the same, particularly those which have to do with the 
management and administration-related programs and projects which the 
Qty Mayor is empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang 
Panlungsod is empowered to provide under the Local Government Code of 
1991, as amended;
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In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the Qty Qvil Registrar shall:
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Accept all registrable documents and judicial decrees affecting the civil 
status of persons;
(ii) RIe, keep and preserve in a secure place the books required by law;
(iii) Transcribe and enter immediately upon receipt all registrable 
documents and judicial decrees affecting the dvil status of persons In 
the appropriate civil registry books;
(iv) Transmit to the Office of the Qvil Registrar-General, within the 
prescribed period, duplicate copies of registered documents required 
by law;
(v) Issue certified transcripts or copies of any certificate or registered 
documents upon payment of the required fees to the city treasurer;
(vi) Receive applications for the issuance of a maniage license and, after 
determining that the requirements and supporting certificates and 
publication thereof for the prescribed period have been complied with, 
feue the license upon payment of the authorized fee to the Qty 
Treasurer; and
(vii) coordinate with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in conducting 
educational campaigns for vital registration and assist in the 
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SEC. 30. OtyAccountBnt - (a) The City Accountant must be a citizen of the Philippines, 
a resident of the City, of good moral character, a certified public accountant, and must have 
acquired at least five (5) years experience in treasury or accounting service.
(b) The Qty Accountant shall receive such compensation, emoluments and 
allowances as may be determined by law.
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Appraise the Sangguniang Panlungsoddr^ other officials on the 
finandal condition and operations of the City;
Certify the availability of budgetary allotment to which 
expenditures and obligations may be properly charged;
Review supporting documents before the preparation of 
vouchers to determine the completeness of requirements; 
Prepare statements of cash advances, liquidations, salaries, 
allowances, reimbursements and remittances pertaining to the 
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Development Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral 
character, a holder of a college degree preferably In urban or environmental planning, 
development studies, economics, public administration, or any related course from a recognized 
college or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent;, and must have acquired 
for at least five (5) years experience in development planning or in any related field.
(b) The City Planning and Development Officer shall take charge of the City Planning and 
Development Office, and shall:
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Formulate integrated economic, social, physical, and other development 
plans and policies for consideration of the City;
Conduct continuing studies, researches, and training programs necessary to 
evolve plans and programs for implementation;
Integrate and coordinate all sectoral plans and studies undertaken by the 
different functional groups or agencies;
Monitor and evaluate the implementation of difference development 
programs, projects and activities in the City in accordance with the approved 
development plans;
Prepare comprehensive plans and other development planning documents 
for the consideration of the local development council;
Analyze the Income and expenditure patterns, and fomriulate and recommend 
fiscal plans and policies for consideration of the Rnance Committee of the City 
as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended; 
Promote people's participation in development planning within the City; and 
Exercise supervision and control over the secretariat of the local development 
council.
(c) Exercise such other duties and functions and perform other powers as provided for 
under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those that are prescribed by law 
or ordinance.
SEC. 34. Q'ty Administrator. - (a) The City Administrator must be a citizen of the 
Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree 
preferably in public administration, law or any other related course from a recognized college 
or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent, and must have acquired at least 
five (5) years experience in management and administrative work.
(b) The terni of the city administrator Is coterminous with that of the 
appointing authority.
(c) The City Administrator shall receive such compensations, emoluments 
and allowances as may be determined by law.
(d) The City Administrator shall take charge of the City Administrator’s Office, and
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programs and projects which the Qty Mayor is empowered to 
implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is 
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Assist in the coordination of the work of all the officials of the 
Qty under the supervision, direction and control of the Qty 
Mayor, and for this purpose, may convene the chiefs of offices 
and other officials of the local government unit;
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Establish and maintain a sound personnel program for the LGU 
designed to promote career development and uphold the merit 
principle In the local government service;
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Conduct a continuing organizational development of the Qty 
with the end in view of instituting effective administrative 
reforms.
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Be in the frontline of the delivery of administrative support 
services, particularly those related to situations during and In 
the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters or calamities;
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Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod ar\6 advise the 
Qty Mayor on all matters relative to the management and 
administration of the Qty; and
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Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such 
other powers as provided under the Local Government Code of 
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SEC. 35. aty Legal Officer. - (a) The Qty Legal Officer must be a citizen of the 
Philippines, a resident of the Qty, of good morel character, a member of the Integreted Bar of 
the Philippines, and must have precti’ced law for at least five (5) years immediately preceding 
the date of the appointment.
(b) The terni of the city legal officer shall be coterminous with that of the appointing 
authority.
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The Qty Legal Officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and allowances 
as may be determined by law.
(d) The Qty Legal Officer, the chief legal counsel of the Qty, shall take charge of the 
Office of the Qty Legal Service, and shall:
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Formulate measures for the consideration of Sangguniang Panlungsod 
and provide legal assistance and support to the Qty Mayor in carrying 
out the delivery of basic services and provisions of adequate facilities;
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Mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with 
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Represent the Qty in all civil actions and special proceedings wherein 
the local government unit or any offidal thereof, In official capacity, is 
a party: Piwided, That, In actiohs or proceedings where the Qty of 
Baguio is a party adverse to the provindai government or to another 
component city or munidpality, a spedal legal officer may be employed 
to represent the adverse party;
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When required by the Qty Mayor or Sanggunian, draft ordinances, 
contracts, bonds, leases and other instruments involving any interest 
of the Qty and provide comments and recommendations on any 
instruments already drawn;
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Render an opinion in writing on any question of law when requested 
to do so by the Qty Mayor or Sanggunian;
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Investigate or cause to be investigated any local offidal or employee 
for administrative neglect or misconduct in office and recommend the 
appropriate action to the Qty Mayor or Sanggunian, as the case may 
be;
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Investigate or cause to be investigated any person, firm or corporation 
holding any franchise of exercising any public privilege for failure to 
comply with any term or condition in the grant of such franchise or 
privilege, and recommending appropriate action to the Qty Mayor or 
Sanggunian, as the case may be;
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When directed by the Qty Mayor or Sanggunian, initiate and prosecute, in 
the interest of the Qty, any civil action on any bond, lease or other contract 
upon any breach or violation thereof;
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Review and submit recommendations on ordinances approved and 
executive orders Issued by component units;
(10) Recommend measures to the Sangguniang Paniungsodan6 advise the 
Qty Mayor on all matters related to upholding the rule of law;
(11) Be in the frontline of protecting human rights and prosecuting any 
violations thereof, particularly those which occur during and in the 
aftermath of manmade and natural disasters or calamities; and
(12) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other 
powers as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as 
amended, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
SEC. 36. City GeneraiServices Officer. - (a) The Qty General Services Officer must be 
a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the Qty, of good moral character, a holder of a college 
degree In public administration, business administration or business management from a 
recognized college or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent^ and must 
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amended, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
SEC. 37. City Veterinarian. — (a) The City Veterinarian must be a citizen of the Philippines, 
a resident of the City, of good moral character, a licensed doctor of veterinary medicine, and 
must have practiced veterinary profession for at least three (3) yeans Immediately preceding 
the date of the appointment
(b) The City Veterinarian shall receive such compensation, emoluments and allowances 
as may be determined by law.
(c) The City Veterinarian shall take charge of the Office of the Veterinary Services, and
shall;
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Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang 
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basic services and provision of adequate fadlities;
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Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the 
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to do with veterinary-related activities which the Qty Mayor is 
empowered to Implement and which the Sangguniang 
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Advise the Qty Mayor on all matters pertaining to the slaughter 
of animals for human consumption and the regulation of 
slaughterhouses;
Regulate the keeping of domestic animals;
Regulate and inspect poultry, milk and dairy products for public 
consumption;
Enforce all laws and regulations for the prevention of cruelty to 
animals;
Take the necessary measures to eradicate, prevent or cure all 
forms of animal diseases; ;
Be in the frontline of veterinary-related activities, such as the 
outbreak of highly contagious arid deadly diseases and in 
situations resulting in the depletion of animals for work and for 
human consumption, particularly those arising from and in the 
aftermath of man-made and natural disasters or calamities; 
Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the 
Qty Mayor on all matters relative to veterinary services which 
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(10) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such 
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SEC. 38. City Human Resource Management Officer. - (a) The City Human Resource 
Management Officer must be a citizen of the Phiiippines, a resident of the City, of good moral 
character, a human resource management or development practitioner, a hoider of a college 
degree in management or any other related course from a recognized college or university, a 
first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent, and must have acquired at least five (5) years 
experience in the practice of human resource management or development the administration, 
execution, coordination, and supervision of activities involving personnel operations, and the 
implementation of civil service laws, rules and regulations.
(b) The City Human Resource Management Officer officer shall take charge of the 
Human Resource Management Office, and shall:
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Develop a human resource management program for approval by the 
City Mayor and the Sangguniang Panlungsod,
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Assist the City Mayor in implementing the Qt/s policies and programs 
relative to recruitment and selection, appointment; training, promotion, 
compensation, and other personnel actions involving officials and 
employees of the City;
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Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City 
Mayor on all matters relative to human resource management and 
development;
4) • Establish and maintain a sound personnel program for the City
designed to promote career development and uphold the merit 
prindple in the local government service; and
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Cbnduct a continuing organization development of the City, with the 
end view of instituting effective administrative reforms.
(c) Exercise such other powers and perform other duties and functions as provided under 
the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those that are prescribed by law or 
ordinance.
SEC. 39. City Parks Management Officer. — (a) The City Parks Management Officer must 
be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of gocxJ moral character, a duly licensed 
sanitary engineer or a holder of a college degree in forestry, watershed and parks and recreation 
management, or any other related course from a recognized college or university, a first grade 
civil service eligible or its equivalent and must have acquired at least five (5) years experience 
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services and the provision of adequate facilities relative to parks 
services;
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Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the 
City Mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have 
to do with parks management programs and projects which the 
city mayor is empowered to implement and which the 
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the Local Government code of 1991, as amended;
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Be in the frontline of the delivery of services concerning the 
parks, particularly in the renewal and rehabilitation of parks and 
in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and 
calamities; and
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Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the 
City Mayor on all matters relative to protection, conservation, 
application of technology, maintenance and other matters 
related to parks management
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Exercise such other powers and perform other duties and functions as 
provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those that 
are prescribed by law or ordinance.
SEC. 40. City Tourism Officer. - (a) The City Tourism Officer must be a citizen of the 
Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree 
preferably with spedalized training in tourism development obtained from a recognized college 
or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent^ and must have acquired at least 
five (5) years experience in the implementation of programs on tourism development 
(b) The aty Tourism Officer shall take charge of the City Tourism Office, and shall:
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Encourage the Qty to enact local legislation adopting the Department 
of Tourism (DOT) accreditation standards for tourism facilities and 
services;
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Ensure a pleasant experience and stay of tourists while at the time 
protecting the interests, welfare and rights of the City;
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Develop tourist products and destinations that will benefit the City and 
its local community;
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Pursue the implementation of the national tourism master plans, the 
national ecotourism strategy and the area specific plans of national 
and local government units; and
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SEC. 41. City Public Information Officer. - (a) The City Public Information Officer 
must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, a holder 
of a college degree preferably in joumaiism, mass communications or any related course from 
a recognized college or university and a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent The 
city public information officer must have acquired at least five (5) years experience In writing 
articles and research papers or in writing for print, television or broadcast media.
(b) The Qty Public Information Officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments 
and allowances as may be determined by law.
(c) The terni of the Qty Public Information Officer shall be coterminous with that of the 
appointing authority;
(d) The City Public Infomiation Officer shall take charge of the Office of the Qty 
Information and Community Relations Department; and shall:
(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang
PaniungsbdanA provide technical assistance and support to the 
City Mayor in providing the information and research data 
required for the delivery of basic services and provision of 
adequate facilities so that the public becomes aware of said 
services and may fully avail of the same;
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Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the 
City Mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have 
to do with public information and research data to support 
programs and projects which the City Mayor is empowered to 
implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is 
empowered to provide;
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Provide relevant, adequate and timely infomiation to the local 
government unit and its residents;
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Furnish information and data on the local government agencies 
or offices as may be required by law or ordinance; and non­
governmental organizations to be furnished to said agencies 
and organizations;
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Maintain effective liaison with the various sectors of the 
community on matters and issues that affect the livelihood and 
the quality of life of the Qt/s inhabitants and encourage support 
for programs of the local and national government.
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aftermath of manmade and natural calarriities and disasters or 
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and to accelerate relief and rehabilitation;
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Recommend to the Sangguniang Pantungsod and advise the 
City Mayor on all matters relative'to public information and 
research data as it relates to the total sodoeconomic 
development of the City; and
(8) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other 
powers as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, 
as amended, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
SEC. 42. City Ubrarian. - (a) The City Librarian must be a citizen of the Philippines, a 
resident of the City, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably In library 
science or any related course from a recognized college or university, a licensed librarian, a first 
grade dvil service eligible or its equivalent, and must have acquired at least five (5) yeais 
experience in library administration.
(b) The City Librarian shall take charge of the City Library; and shall:
1) Formulate plans and programs to carry out a responsive and 
effective delivery of free library services to students, professionals, 
and the general public;
2) Detemriine policies, rules and regulations on the operation and 
management of the City Library;
3) Acquire library facilities and equipment;
4) Manage the procurement of books, periodicals, documents, and 
papers of research value through purchase, donation, or allocation 
from the National Library for the collection development of the City 
library, either in print or in digital format;
5) Maintain and continually upgrade the operation of the internet and 
electronic library (e-library) services of the City Library in order to 
keep abreast with the fast changing trends In infonnation and 
science and technology for fast and global access to unlimited 
information.
6) Maintain and continually upgrade the operation of the online public 
access catalog or computerized catalog for easier and faster access 
to the various collections of the City Library;
7) Adopt and administer a system of classifying, cataloguing, filing, 
indexing and
labeling in the preparation of library reading materials, in print and 
digital fomiat, in accordance with the modem trends of library 
science;
8) Prepare the annual budget of the City Library; submit appropriate 
reports; rates efficiency rating of subordinates; and attend meetings, 
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barangay libraries in the City pursuant to Repubiic Act No. 7743 
otherwise known as the Philippine Library Law; and
10) Maintain the upkeep of the City Library building and its premises, 
and safeguard and preserve its contents.
(c) Exercise such other powers and perform other duties and functions as provided for 
under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, arid those that are prescribed by law 
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SEC. 43. Qty Agriculturist —(a) The City Agriculturist must be a citizen of the 
Phiiippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree 
preferably in agricuHure or any other related course from a recognized college or university, a 
first grade civil service eiigible or its equivaient, and must have practiced the profession in 
agriculture or have acquired at least five (5) years experience in related field.
(b) The City Agriculturist shall receive such compensation, emoluments and 
allowances as may be determined by law.
(c) The City Agriculturist shall take charge of the Office for Agricultural Services, 
and shall:
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Formulate measures for- the approval of the Sahgguniang 
Panlungsod and provide technical assistance and support to the 
City Mayor in carrying out said measures to ensure the delivery 
of basic services and provision of adequate facilities relative to 
agricultural services;
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Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the 
City Mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have 
to do with agricultural programs and projects which the City 
Mayor is empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang 
Panlungsod'\s empowered to provide;
(3) In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the aty Agriculturist 
shall:
(i) Ensure that maximum assistance and access to resources in the 
production, processing and marketing of agricultural, and 
aquacultural, and marine products are extended to farmers, 
fishermen, and local entrepreneurs;
(ii) Conduct or cause to be conducted location-specific 
agricultural researches and assist in making available the 
appropriate technology arising out of and disseminating 
infomiation 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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particularly those needed for the survival of the City's inhabitants 
during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters 
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SEC. 44. City Population OfOaen - (a) The City Population Officer must be a citizen of the 
Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree 
preferably with specialized training in population development from a recognized college or 
university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent and must have acquired at least five 
(5) years experience in the implementation of programs on population development or 
responsible parenthood.
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and allowances as may be determined by law.
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Fomriulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang 
Panlungsod and provide technical assistance and support to the Qty 
Mayor In carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services 
and provision of adequate facilities relative to the Integration of the 
population development principles and in providing access to said 
services and fadlities;
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Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the Qty 
Mayor, Implement the same, particularly those which have to do with 
the integration of population development principles and methods in 
program and projects which the Qty Mayor is empowered to 
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liquid wastes as provided in national and local legal 
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for the issuance of building permits and endorse the application if result 
of the review is favourable.
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under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those that are prescribed 
by law or ordinance.
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BOARDS AND COUNQLS
SEC. 48. Boards and Coundls. - The local boards and councils created pursuant to the 
Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, such as the City School Board, City Health 
ISBoard, Qty Development Council, and Qty Peace and Order Council, shall continue to exist 
and function as provided for by law. Other local bodies such as the City Tourism Council, the 
City Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Sister-Qties Committee, the Character City 
Committee, the City Traffic and Transportation Managemerit Committee, Office of the Local 
Zoning Officer the City Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Council, the City Solid Waste 
Management Board, the City Market Authority, and the Burnham, Park Management Authority 
shall continue to exist and function as provided for by law or ordinance.
ARTICLE X
BAGUIO TOWNSnE RESERVATION AND WATERSHEDS
SEC. 49. Alienable and Disposable Lands. - All alienable and disposable lands within 
the Baguio Townsite Reservation shall be disposed of and awarded by the Department of
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Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through the grant of residential free patent; 
townsite sales, or other modes of disposition pursuant to Republic Act No. 10023, otherwise 
known as the Free Patent Act; Commonwealth Act No. 141, otherwise known as the Public 
Land Act; and such other laws authorizing the disposition of the lands to qualified actual 
occupants thereon.
The application of Republic Act No. 10023 shall always consider the Zoning Ordinance 
and the City Land Use Plan. Hence, alienable and disposable public land covered by a townsite 
sales application filed With the DENR covering areas exceeding two hundred (200) square 
meters shall not be subdivided for processing under a residential free patent application.
Alienable and disposable lands between roads and titled properties and lands adjoining 
legal easements along creeks and rivers with an area of two hundred (200) square meters, 
more or less, and which are not occupied by houses nor covered by vested rights, shall be 
immediately delineated, marked and comers monumented not later that twelve (12) months 
from the effectivlty of this Act, and shall form part of the greenbelt areas of Baguio Qty and 
not be awarded to private individuals.
SEC. 50. Conduct of Subdivision Sun/ey. - In coordination with the Department of 
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the City shall advance the cost for the conduct of 
a subdivision survey of all its alienable and disposable public lands which are part of its townsite 
reservation in accordance with its land use development plan, and segregate therein the areas 
for public use such as road systems, greenbelt areas, playground lots, health center sites, school 
sites and danger zones, as detemiined by geosciences experts of the Mines and Geosciences 
Bureau (MGB) of the DENR.
SEC. 51. Spedai Committee on Lands. -There shall be created a Special Committee on 
Lands to assist the DENR and to serve as venue for the resolution of all land-related issues in 
the Qty. It shall protect the interest of the Qty and its long-time occupants, especially in the 
review of (i) all ancestral land claims; (ii) the conversion of lands; and (Hi) disposition of public 
lands Including, if possible, the streamlining of the modes of disposition to those most 
appropriate for the Qty in order to achieve a balanced development while ensuring land tenure 
security and equity.
The Special Cbmmittee on Lands shall be chaired by the Qty Mayor or Vice-Mayor or the 
committee on Land Use and Urban Development, with DENR as co-chair and National 
commission on Indigenous Peoples (NQP) as vice-chair.
SEC. 52. City Watersheds. - The Baguio City Government shall protect; preserve and 
develop Its watersheds and shall impose penal sanctions on anyone who infringes on the said 
water sources of the Qty. The forest reservations and water sources within the Bases 
Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) lands shall remain under the jurisdiction of the 
BCDA.
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ARTICLE XI 
ANCESTRAL LANDS
SEC. 53. AnoEsbBlLands.- Pursuant to Republic Act No. 8371, otherwise known as 'The 
Indigenous Peeples Rights Act cfl997/' legitimate ancestral lands are considered private 
properties or lands and are not part of the Baguio Townsite Reservation.
The applications covering lands which are subject to pending ancestral land claims 
before the NQP shall not be processed and shall not be acted upon pursuant to this Act from 
the moment the said ancestral land claims have been denied with finality by the proper court, 
government agency or instmmentality.
ARTICLE Xn
CAMP JOHN HAY RESERVATION
SEC. 54. Camp John Hay Resen/adon. -The Camp John Hay Reservation covering a 
total land area of six million two hundred fifty-four thousand one hundred five square meters 
(6,254,175 sqm), which was transferred to the BCDA by virtue of Republic Act No. 7227, as 
amended, otherwise known as the "Bases Conversion and DevelopmentMof1992" asamended, 
is not part of the Baguio Townsite Reservation;
ARTICLE Xm
TRANSITORY PROVISIONS
SEC. 55. Ordinances Prior to the Approval oftiiis Act - All ordinances, and resolutions 
of the aty of Baguio existing at the time of the approval of this Act shall continue to be inforce 
and effect until the SangguniangPaniungsodof the Qty shall declare otherwise.
SEC. 56. Incumbent Representative and other Beddve and Appointive Officials - The 
incumbent Representative of the Lone Legislative District of the City of Baguio and other 
elective and appointive officials of the Qty shall continue to exercise their powers and functions 
until the expiration of their terms of office, pursuant to the Constitution and existing laws.
SEC. 57. Lone Legislative Distrkt - Until otherwise provided by law, the City of Baguio 
shall continue to exist as a lone legislative district
SEC. 58. Identity of the Qty. —The City shall retain its identity as a highly-urbanized city, 
and shall remain part of the Cordillera Administrative Region. The City may form part of any 
growth corridor that will be established or of any aggrupati’on of local government units that 
shall undertake to consolidate or coordinate their efforts, services, and resources for purposes 
commonly beneficial to them such as those being undertaken by the City, and the municipalities 
of La Trinidad, Itogon, Sablan, Tuba, and Tublay, commonly known as the BLISTT.
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ARTICLE XIV 
FINAL PROVISIONS
SEC. 59. AppScaMyofLaws. -The provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991, as 
amended, and such other laws applicable to highly urbanized cities shall govern the City.
SEC. 60. SeparabTriy Qauae. -If any part or provision of this Act is declared invalid or 
unconstitutional, the other parts or provisions hereof shall remain valid and effective.
SEC. 61. Repealing Clause. - The provisions of the Charter of the City of Baguio as 
contained in Act No. 2711, otherwise known as the 'RsMsedAdmriistiath/e Code cf 1917, "as 
amended, and all other laws, decrees, rules and regulations or parts thereof Inconsistent with 
the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SEC. 62. EffecUvity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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