EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session
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SENATE 
S. No. 182R
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20 SEP 14 PI ’•40
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Introduced by Senator Francis "To!" N. Tolentino
AN ACT
CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALACA IN THE PROVINCE OF 
BATANGAS INTO A COMPONENT CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF
CALACA
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The conversion of a municipaiity into a city is not just a mere gesture nor an 
empty piece of legislation. Rather it is a symbol of a municipality's journey and 
triumph in their goal of development and prosperity. The conversion of a 
municipality into a city does not only provide the constituents of the locai 
government unit a source of honor and pride, but it also affirms its local officials that 
they have been treading towards the right path and provides them with motivation 
to strive for even greater heights.
The Municipality of Calaca has met the requirements under the Local 
Government Code as amended to entitle It to cityhood. It had a locally generated 
average annual income of P106,089,000.00 in 2015 and 2016 which is more than 
the PlOO,000,000.00 required and It has a land area of 105.49sq. km. hectares 
which is also higher than the required 100 sq. km. The presence of these two 
requisites are enough to convert this bustling municipality into a city.


This bill, therefore, seeks to convert the municipality of Calaca in the province 
of Batangas into a component city to be known as the City of Calaca.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
FRANCISTTOL" N. TOLENTINO


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. No. 1825
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20 SEP 14 PI :40
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Introduced by Senator Francis "Tol" N. Tolentino
AN ACT
CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALACA IN THE PROVINCE OF 
BATANGAS INTO A COMPONENT CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF
CALACA
Be it enacted by the Senate and 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. Title -This Act shall be known as the "Charter of the City of Calaca."
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SEC 2. The City of Calaca - The Municipality of Calaca shall be converted into a
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component city to be known as the City of Calaca, hereinafter referred to as the City,
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which shall comprise the present Jurisdiction of the Municipality of Calaca, Province of
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Batangas.
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The territorial jurisdiction of the City shall be within the present metes and
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bounds of the Municipality of Calaca.
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The foregoing provision shall be without prejudice to the resolution by the
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appropriate agency or forum of existing boundary disputes or cases involving
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questions of territorial jurisdiction between the City of Calaca and the adjoining local
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Provided, that, the territorial Jurisdiction of the disputed area or areas shall
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remain with the local government unit, which has existing administrative supervision
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over said area or areas until the final resolution of the case.
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SEC 3. Corporate Powers of the City - The City constitutes a political body
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corporate and as such is endowed with the attributes of perpetual succession and
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possessed of the powers which pertains to a municipal corporation to be exercised in
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conformity with the provision of this Charter. The City shall have the following
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corporate powers
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(a) To have a continuous succession In Its corporate name;
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(b) To sue and be sued;
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(c) To have and use a corporate seal;
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(d) To acquire, hold and convey real or personal property;
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(e) To enter into any contract and/or agreement; and
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(f) To exercise such other powers, prerogatives or authority subject to the
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limitations provided under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local
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Government Code of 1991, as amended, this Act or laws.
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SEC. 4. General Powers - The City shall have a common seal and may alter the
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same at pleasure; Provided, That any change of corporate seal shall be registered with
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the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DIL6). It shall exercise the
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powers to levy taxes, fees and charges; to close and open roads, streets, alleys, parks
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or squares; to take, purchase, receive, hold, lease, convey and dispose of real and
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personal property for the general Interests of the City; to expropriate or condemn
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private property for public use; to contract and be contracted with, to sue and be
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sued; to prosecute and defend to final judgment and execution suits wherein the City
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is involved or interested in; and to exercise ail the powers as are granted to
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corporations or as hereinafter granted.
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SEC. 5. General Welfare Clause of the City - The City shall exercise the powers
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expressly granted, those necessarily implied therefrom, as well as powers necessary,
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appropriate or incidental for its efficient and effective governance, and those which
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are essential to the promotion of the general welfare.
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Within its territorial jurisdiction, the City shall ensure and support the
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right of the people to a balanced ecology, encourage and support the development of
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appropriate and self-reliant scientific and technological capabilities, improve public
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morals, enhance economic prosperity and social justice, promote full employment
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among their residents, maintain peace and order, and preserve the comfort and
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convenience of their inhabitants.
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SEC 6. Liability for Damages - The City and its officials shall not be exempt from
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liability for death or Injury to persons or damage to property.
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SEC. 7. Jurisdiction of the City- The jurisdiction of the City, for police purposes
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only, shall be coextensive with Its territorial jurisdiction and for the purpose of
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protecting and ensuring the purity of the water supply of the City, such police
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jurisdiction shall also extend over all the territory within the drainage area of such
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water supply, or within one hundred meters (100 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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The city court of the City of Calaca and the city or municipal courts of the
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adjoining cities and municipaiities shall have concurrent jurisdiction to try crimes and
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misdemeanors committed within the said drainage area or areas within said spaces of
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one hundred meters (100 m.) of any reservoir, conduit, canal, aqueduct or pumping
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station used in connection with the City water service delivery.
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The court first taking Jurisdiction of such offense an offense shall have
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jurisdiction to try cases to the exclusion of others. The police forces of the
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municipaiities and cities concerned shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the police
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forces of the City for the maintenance of good order and the enforcement of
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ordinances throughout said zone, area or space. Any license that may be issued within
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said zone, area or space shall be granted by the proper authorities of the city or
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municipality concerned, and the fees arising therefrom shall accrue to the treasury of
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the said city or municipality concerned and not to the City.
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CITY OFRCIALS IN GENERAL
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SEC 8. The Officials of the City of Calaca - (a) There shall be In the City of Calaca:
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a City Mayor, a City Vice Mayor, Sangguniang Panlungsod members, a secretary to
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assessor and an assistant city assessor, a city accountant, a city budget officer, a city
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pianning and development officer, a city engineer, a city health officer, a city civil
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registrar, a city administrator, a city legal officer, a city social welfare and development
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officer, a city veterinarian and a city general services officer.
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(b) In addition thereto, the City Mayor may appoint a city environment and
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natural resources officer, city architect, a city Information officer, a city cooperatives
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officer, a city population officer and a city agriculturist;
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(c) The Sangguniang Panlungsod may:
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Maintain existing offices not mentioned in subsections (a) and (b)
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hereof;
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(2) Create such other offices as may be necessary to carry out the
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purposes of the city government; or
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Consolidate the functions of any office with those of another in
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the interest of efficiency and economy.
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(d) Unless otherwise provided herein, heads of departments and offices shall
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be appointed by the City Mayor with the concurrence of the majority of all the
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Sangguniang Panlungsod members, subject to civil service law, rules and regulations.
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The Sangguniang Panlungsod shall act on the appointment within fifteen (15) days
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from the day of Its submission, otherwise the same shall be deemed confirmed.
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(e) Elective and appointive city officials shall receive compensation, allowances
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and other emoluments as may be determined by law or ordinances, subject to the
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budgetary limitations on personal services prescribed under Title Five, Book II of the
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Local Government Code of 1991, as amended: Provided, That no increase in the
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compensation of the City Mayor, City Vice Mayor and the Sangguniang Panlungsod
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member shall take effect until after the expiration of the full term of the local officials
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approving the increase.
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THE CITY MAYOR AND CITY VICE MAYOR
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SEC. 9. The City Mayor-(a) The City Mayor shall be the chief executive of the City
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The City Mayor shall, at the time of the election, be at least twenty-one (21)
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years of age, a resident of the City for at least one (1) year immediately preceding the
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day of the election, a qualified registered voter therein and is able to read and write
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Filipino or any local language or dialect
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The City Mayor who shall hold office for three (3) years, unless sooner removed/
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and shall not serve for more than three (3) consecutive terms in the same position/
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shall receive a minimum monthly compensation corresponding to Salary Grade thirty
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(30) as prescribed under
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Republic Act No. 6758, as amended/ otherwise known as the "Compensation and
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Position Classification Act oflQSO", and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant
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thereto and such other compensation/ emoluments and allowances as may be
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determined by law.
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(b) The City Mayor/ as the Chief Executive of the City Government/ shall exercise
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such powers and perform such duties and functions as provided under the Local
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Government Code of 1991, as amended, this Act and other laws.
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(c) For efficient/ effective and economical governance the purpose of which is
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the general welfare of the City and Its Inhabitants/ the Qty Mayor shall:
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(1) Exercise general supervision and control over all programs/ projects/
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services/ and activities of the city government and/ in this connection/ shall:
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(i) Determine the guidelines of city policies and be responsible to the
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Sangguniang Panlungsod for the program of government;
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(ii) Direct the formulation of the city development plan with the assistance
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of the city development council and upon approval thereof by the
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Sangguniang Panlungsod, Implement the same;
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(iii) Present the program of government and propose policies and projects
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for the consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod at the opening of the
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regular session of the Sangguniang Panlungsod every calendar year and as
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often as may be deemed necessary as the general welfare of the
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inhabitants and the needs of the city government may require;
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information and data needed or requested by said Sangguniang In the 
performance of its legislative functions;
(v) Appoint all officials and employees whose salaries and wages are wholly 
or mainly paid out of city funds and whose appointments are not otherwise 
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and this 
Act, and those whose appointment the City Mayor may be authorized by 
law to appoint;
(vi) Represent the City in all its business transactions and sign in its behalf 
all bonds, contracts, obligations, and such other documents upon the 
authority of the Sangguniang Panlungsod or pursuant to law or ordinance;
(vii) Carry out such emergency measures as may be necessary during and 
in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and calamities;
(viii) Determine the time, manner and place of payment of salaries or wages 
of the officials and employees of the City, in accordance with law or 
ordinance;
(ix) Aliocate and assign office space to the City and other officials and 
employees who, by law or ordinance, are entitled to such space in the city 
hall and other buildings owned or leased by the city government;
(x) Ensure that all executive officials and employees of the City faithfully 
discharge their duties and functions as provided for by law and the
Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and cause to be instituted 
administrative or Judicial proceedings against any official or employee of 
the City who may have committed an Offense in the performance of official 
duties;
(xi) Examine the books, records and other documents of all offices, officials, 
agents or employees of the City and. In aid of the executive powers and 
authority of the City Mayor, require all national officials and employees 
stationed In or assigned to the City to make available such books, records 
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(xii) Furnish copies of executive orders Issued by the City Mayor to the 
office of the provincial governor within seventy-two (72) hours after their 
issuance;
(xiii) Visit component barangays of the City at least once every six (6) 
months to deepen his understanding of problems and conditions, listen and 
give appropriate counsel to local officials and inhabitants, inform 
component barangay officials and inhabitants of general laws and 
ordinances which especially concern them, and otherwise conduct visits and 
inspections to ensure that the governance of the city will Improve the 
quality of life of the Inhabitants;
(xiv) Act on leave applications of appointed officials and employees on the 
commutation of the monetary value of their leave credits in accordance 
with law;
(xv) Authorize official trips of city officials and employees outside of the 
City for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days: Provided, that trips abroad 
for a longer period may be authorized in accordance with the
Local Government Code of 1991, as amended;
(xvi) Call upon any national official or employee stationed in or assigned to 
the City for advice on matters affecting the City and to make 
recommendations thereon; coordinate with said officials and employees in 
the formulation and the implementation of plans, programs and projects; 
and when appropriate, initiate an administrative or judicial action against a 
national government official or employee who may have committed an 
offense in the performance of the official duties while stationed In or 
assigned to the City;
(xvii) Authorize payment for medical care, necessary transportation, 
subsistence, hospital or medical fees of city officials and employees who 
are injured while In the performance of their official duties and functions, 
subject to availability of funds;
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(xix) Conduct an annual palarong panlungsod which shall feature traditional
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sports and disciplines included in national and international games, in-
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coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd); and
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(xx) Submit to the provincial governor the following reports: an annuai
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report containing a summary of all matters pertinent to the management,
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administration and development of the City and all information and data
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relative to its political, social and economic conditions; supplemental
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reports when unexpected events and situations arise at any time during the
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year, particular^ when man-made or natural disasters or calamities affect
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the general welfare of the City.
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(2) Enforce all laws and ordinances relative to the governance of the City and in
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the exercise of its appropriate powers as well as implement all approved policies,
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programs, projects, services and activities of the City and in addition to the foregoing,
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(i) Ensure that the acts of the City's component barangays and of Its
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officiate and employees are within the scope of their prescribed powers,
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duties and functions;
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(ii) Cali conventions, conferences, seminars or meetings of elective or
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appointive officiate ofthe City, including provindai and national officiate and
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empioyees stationed in or assigned to the City, at such time and piace and
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on such subject one may deem important for the promotion of the general
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welfare of the local government unit and its inhabitants;
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(iii) Issue such executive orders for the faithfui and appropriate
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enforcement and execution of laws and ordinances;
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(iv) Be entitled to carry the necessary firearms within his or her territoriai
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jurisdiction;
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(v) Act as the deputized representative of the National Police Commission,
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formulate the peace and order plan of the City, upon its approval,
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implement the same; and as such, exercise general and operational control
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and supervision over the police forces in the City in accordance with
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(vi) Call upon the appropriate law enforcement agencies to suppress
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disorder, riot, lawless violence, rebellion or sedition, or apprehend violators
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of the law when public interest so requires and the city police forces are
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inadequate to cope with the situation or the violators.
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(3) Initiate and maximize the generation of resources and revenues and apply
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the same to the Implementation of development plans, program objectives and
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priorities, particularly the resources and revenues programmed for agro-industrial
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development and countryside growth and progress, and relative thereto, shall:
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(i) Require each head of an office or department to prepare and submit
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an estimate of appropriations for the ensuing calendar year, in
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accordance with the budget preparation process enshrined under the
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Local Government Code of 1991;
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(ii) Prepare and submit to the Sanggunian for approval the executive and
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supplemental budgets of the City for the ensuing calendar year in the
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manner provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, as
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amended;
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(iii) Ensure that all taxes and other revenues of the City are collected and
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that city funds are applied to the payment of expenses and settlement
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of obligations of the City, in accordance with law or ordinance;
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(iv) Issue licenses and permits and suspend or revoke the same for any
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violation of the conditions upon which said licenses or permits had
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been issued pursuant to law or ordinance;
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(v) Issue permits without need of approval therefor from any national
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agency, for the holding of activities for any charitable or welfare
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purpose, excluding prohibited games of chance or shows contrary to
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law, public policy and public morals;
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(vi) Require owners of illegally constructed houses, buildings or other
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structures to obtain the necessary permits, subject to such fines and
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penalties as may be imposed by law or ordinance, or to make
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necessary changes in the construction of the same when said
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construction violates any law or ordinance, or to order the demolition
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(vii) Adopt adequate measures to safeguard and conserve land, mineral,
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forest, marine and other resources of the City;
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(viii) Provide efficient and effective property and supply management in
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the city; and protect the funds/ credits, rights and other properties of
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the City; and
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(ix) Institute or cause to be instituted administrative or judicial
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proceedings for violation of ordinances in the collection of taxes, fees
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or charges, and for the recovery of funds and property; and cause the
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City to be defended against ail suits to ensure that Its interests,
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resources and rights shall be adequately protected.
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(4) Ensure the delivery of basic services and the provision of adequate facilities
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and, in addition thereto, shall:
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(I) Ensure that the construction and repair of roads and highways funded
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by the national government shall be, as far as practicable, carried out
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in a spatially contiguous manner and in coordination with the
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construction and repair of the roads and bridges of the City and of the
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province; and,
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(ii) Coordinate the implementation of technical services, including public,
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works and infrastructure programs, rendered by national offices and
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(5) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as
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provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed by
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law or ordinance.
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(d) The City Mayor shall hold office in the City Hall.
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SEC 10. The City Vice Mayor - (a) There shall be a City Vice Mayor who shall be
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elected in the same manner as the City Mayor and shall at the time of the election
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possess the same qualifications as the City Mayor. The City Vice Mayor shall hold office
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for three (3) years, unless sooner removed, and shall receive a monthly compensation
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corresponding to salary grade twenty-six (26) as prescribed under the "Compensation
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pursuant thereto, and such other compensation, emoluments and allowances as may
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be determined by law.
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(b) The City Vice Mayor shall exercise the following duties:
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(1) Act as presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and sign all warrants
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drawn on the City Treasury for all expenditures appropriated for the
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operation of the Sangguniang Panlungsod;
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(2) Subject to civil service law, rules and regulations, appoint all officials and
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employees including the secretary of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, except
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those whose manner of appointment is specifically provided under the Local
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Government Code of 1991, as amended;
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(3) Assume the office of the City Mayor for the unexpired term of the latter in
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the event of permanent vacancy as provided under the Local Government
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Code of 1991, as amended;
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(4) Exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the City Mayor
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in cases of temporary vacancy as provided under the Local Government Code
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of 1991, as amended; and
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(5) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as
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provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those
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that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
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THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD
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SEC.ll. Composition - (a) The Sangguniang Panlungsod, the legislative body of
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the City, shall be composed of the City Vice Mayor as the presiding officer, ten (10)
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regular Sanggunian members, the President of the city chapter of the Liga ng mga
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Barangay, the President of the Panlungsod na Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang
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Kabataan and the three (3) sectoral representatives from the following sectors, as
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members: one (1) from the women sector; and, as shall be determined by the
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Sangguniang Panlungsod within ninety (90) days prior to the holding of the local
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elections, one (1) from the agricultural or Industrial workers sector; and one (1) from
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representatives shall be elected in the manner as may be provided for by law.
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(c) The members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall receive a minimum
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monthly compensation corresponding to Salary Grade Twenty Five (SG-25) as
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prescribed under the "Compensation and Position Classification Act of 1989" as
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amended, and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant thereto.
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Sec. 12. Powers, Duties, Functions and Compensation—(a) The Sangguniang
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Panlungsod, as the legislative body of the Qty, shall enact ordinances, approve
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resolutions and appropriate funds for the general welfare of the Qty and its inhabitants
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pursuant to Section 16 of the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and in
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the proper exercise of the corporate powers of the City as provided under Section 22
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of the Local Government Code, as amended, and shall:
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(1) Approve ordinances and pass resolutions necessary for an efficient and
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effective city government and relative hereto shall:
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i. Review all ordinances approved by the Sangguniang Barangay and
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executive orders issued by the Punong Barangay to determine
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whether these are within the scope of the prescribed powers of the
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Sangguniang Barangay and of the Punong Barangay;
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ii. Maintain peace and order by enacting measures to prevent and
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suppress lawlessness, disorder, riot, violence, rebellion or sedition and
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impose penalties for the violation of said ordinances;
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iii. Approve ordinances Imposing a fine not exceeding Five thousand pesos
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{P5,000} or an imprisonment for a period not exceeding one (1) year, or
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both at the discretion of the court, for violation of a city ordinance;
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iv. Adopt measures to protect the inhabitants of the City from the harmful
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effects of man-made or natural disasters and calamities, and to provide
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relief services and assistance for victims during and in the aftermath of
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said disasters or calamities and in their return to productive livelihood
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following said events;
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of houses of ill-repute, gambling and other prohibited games of 
chance, fraudulent devices and ways to obtain money or property, 
drug addiction, maintenance of drug dens, drug pushing. Juvenile 
delinquency, the printing, distribution or exhibition of obscene or 
pornographic materials or publications, and such other activities 
inimical to the welfare and morals of the inhabitants of the City;
vi. Protect the environment. To this end. It may set aside, at least, ten 
percent (10%) of its development funds for the purpose of maintaining 
and enhancing the ecological balance of the City. It may also impose 
appropriate penalties for acts which endanger the environment, such 
as dynamite fishing and other forms of destructive fishing, illegal 
logging, smuggling of logs, smuggling of natural resources products and 
of endangered species of flora and fauna, slash-and-burn farming and 
such other activities which result in pollution, acceleration of siltation
of rivers and lakes or of ecological imbalance;
vii. Subject to the provisions of the Local Government. Code of 1991 and 
the pertinent laws, determine the powers and duties of officials and 
employees of the City;
viii. Consistent with the Salary Standardization Law, determine the 
positions and the salaries, wages, allowances and other emoluments 
and benefits of officials and employees paid wholly or mainly from city 
funds and provide for expenditure necessary for the proper conduct 
of programs, projects, services and activities of the city government;
ix. Authorize the payment of compensation to a qualified person not in 
the government service who fills up a temporary vacancy or grant 
honorarium to any qualified official or employee designated to fill a 
temporary vacancy in a concurrent capacity at the rate authorized by 
law;
X. Provide a mechanism and the appropriate funds therefor, to ensure 
the safety and protection of ail city government property, public 
documents, or records such as those relating to property inventory, 
land ownership, record of births, marriages, deaths, assessments.
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taxation, accounts, business permits and such other records and
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documents of public interest in the offices and departments of the city
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government;
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xi. When the finances of the city government allow, provide for additional
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allowances and other benefits to Judges, prosecutors, public
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elementary and high school teachers, and other national government
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officials stationed in or assigned to the City;
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xii. Provide legal assistance to barangay officials who, in the performance
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of their official duties or on the occasion thereof, have to initiate
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judicial proceedings or defend themselves against legal actions; and
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xiii. Provide for group Insurance or additional insurance coverage for all
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barangay officials. Including members of barangay tanod brigades and
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other service units, with public or private insurance companies, when
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the finances of the city government allows said coverage.
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(2) Generate and maximize the use of resources and revenues for the
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development plans, program objectives and priorities of the City, as provided
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under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, with particular attention to
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agro-industrial development and city-wide growth and progress, and relative thereto,
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shall:
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i. Approve the annual and supplemental budgets of the city government
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and appropriate funds for specific programs, projects, services and
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activities of the City, or for other purposes not contrary to law in order
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to promote the general welfare of the City and its inhabitants;
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ii. Subject to the provisions of Book II of the Local Government Code of
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1991, as amended, and applicable laws and upon the majority vote of
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all the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, enact ordinance
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levying taxes, fees and charges, prescribing the rates thereof for
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general and specific purposes and granting tax exemptions, incentives
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and contract loans and other forms of indebtedness; 
iv. Subject to the provisions of Book II of the Local Government Code of 
1991, as amended, and applicable laws and upon the majority vote of 
all the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, enact ordinances 
authorizing the floating of bonds or other instruments of indebtedness, 
for the purpose of raising funds to finance development projects;
V. Appropriate funds for the construction and maintenance or the rental 
of buildings for the use of the City; and, upon the majority vote of ail 
the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, authorize the City 
Mayor to lease to private parties such public buildings held in a 
proprietary capacity, subject to existing laws, rules and regulations;
vi. Prescribe reasonable limits and restraints on the use of property within 
the jurisdiction of the City;
vii. Adopt a comprehensive land use plan for the City; Provided, That, the 
formulation, adoption or modification of said plan shall be In 
coordination within the approved provincial comprehensive land use 
plan;
viii. Reclassify iands within the Jurisdiction of the City subject to the 
pertinent provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991, as 
amended;
ix. Enact integrated zoning ordinance in consonance with the approved 
comprehensive land use plan, subject to existing laws, rules and 
regulations; establish fire limits or zones, particularly in populous 
centers, and regulate the construction, repair or modification of 
buildings within said fire limits or zones in accordance with the 
provisions of the Fire Code of the Philippines;
X. Subject to national law, process and approve subdivision pians for 
residential, commercial or industrial purposes and other development 
purposes, and to collect processing fees and other charges, the 
proceeds of which shall accrue entirely to the City: Provided, however, 
that where approval of a national agency or office is required, said 
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receipt of the application. Failure to act on the application within the
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xl. Subject to the provisions of Book II of the Local Government Code of
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1991; as amended; grant the exclusive privilege of constructing fish
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corrals or fish pens; or the taking or catching of bangus fry, prawn fry
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or kawag-kawag, or fry of any species of fish within the city waters;
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the Sangguniang Panlungsod, grant tax exemptions; incentives or
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reliefs to entities engaged in community growth-inducing industries,
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subject to the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991, as
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xiii. Grant loans or provides grants to other local government units or to
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national; provincial and city, charitable; benevolent or educational
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institutions: Provided, that said institutions are operated and
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maintained within the City;
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xiv. Regulate the numbering of residential, commercial and other
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commerce.
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enact ordinances granting franchises and authorizing the issuance of permits or
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licenses, upon such conditions and for such purposes intended to promote the general
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welfare of the Inhabitants of the City and pursuant to this legislative authority, shall:
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i. Fix and impose reasonable fees and charges for all services rendered
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by the city government to private persons or entities;
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ii. Regulate or fix license fees for any business or practice of profession
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within the City and the conditions under which the license for said
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business or practice of profession may be revoked and enact
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ordinances levying taxes thereon;
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utilities owned by the City shall be operated by the city government,
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private persons or entities, preferably cooperatives;
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iv. Regulate the display of and fix the license fees for signs, signboards or
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billboards at the place or places where the profession or business
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advertised thereby is, in whole or in part, conducted;
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V. Any law to the contrary notwithstanding, authorize and license the
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establishment, operation and maintenance of cockpits, and regulate
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cockfighting and commercial breeding of gamecocks. Provided, That
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existing rights should not be prejudiced;
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vi. Subject to the guidelines prescribed by the Department of
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Transportation (DOTr), regulate the operation of tricycles and grant
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franchises for the operation thereof within the territorial jurisdiction
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of the City; and
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Sangguniang Panlungsod, grant a franchise to any person, partnership,
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corporation or cooperative to do business within the City; establish,
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construct, operate and maintain ferries, wharves, markets or
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slaughterhouses; or undertake such other activities within the City as
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may be allowed by existing laws. Provided, That cooperatives shall be
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given preference in the grant of such a franchise.
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the City in order to promote the general welfare and for said purpose, shall:
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ii. With the concurrence of the majority of the members of the
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Sangguniang Panlungsod, a quorum being present, deny the entry of
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legalized gambling by ordinance into any part of the City or regulate its
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location in the City;
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the City be kept and maintained in a sanitary condition; impose
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penalties for any violation thereof; or upon failure to comply with said
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requirement, have the work done at the expense of the owner,
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administrator or tenant concerned require the filling up of any land or
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iv. Regulate the disposal of clinical and other wastes from hospitals, clinics
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and other similar establishments;
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vi. Regulate the establishment, operation and maintenance of cafes,
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restaurants, beerhouses, hotels, motels. Inns, pension houses, lodging
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houses and other similar establishments, including tourist guides and
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transports;
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vi. Regulate the sale, giving away or dispensing of any intoxicating malt,
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vino, mixed or fermented liquors at any retail outlets;
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vii. Regulate the establishment and provide for the inspection of steam
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boilers or any heating device in buildings and the storage of
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inflammable and highly combustible materials within the City;
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viii. Regulate the establishment, operation and maintenance of any
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entertainment or amusement facilities, including the theatrical
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performances, circuses, billiard halls, public dancing schools, public
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dance halls, sauna baths, massage parlors and other places for
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entertainment or amusement; regulate such other events or activities
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for amusement or entertainment, particularly those which tend to
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disturb the community or annoy the inhabitants, or require the
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suspension or suppression of the same; or prohibit certain forms of
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amusement or entertainment in order to protect the social and moral
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welfare of the community;
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ix. Regulate the establishment, operation and maintenance of funeral
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parlors and the burial or cremation of the dead, subject to existing
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laws, rules and regulations; and
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animals in homes or as part of a business, and the slaughter, sale or
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disposition of the same; and adopt measures to prevent and penalize
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cruelty to animals.
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the basic services and facilities as provided for under the Local Government Code of
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conservation of communal forest and watersheds, tree parks, 
greenbelts, mangroves and other similar forest development projects;
ii. Establish markets, slaughterhouses pr animal corrals and authorize the 
operation thereof by the city government; and regulate the 
construction and operation of private markets, talipapas or other 
similar buildings and structures;
iii. Authorize the establishment, maintenance and operation by the city 
government of ferries, wharves, and other structures Intended to 
accelerate productivity related to marine and seashore or offshore 
activities in the preservation thereof;
iv. Regulate the preparation and sale of meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, 
fruits, fresh dairy products, and other foodstuffs for public 
consumption;
V. Regulate the use of streets, avenues, alleys, sidewalks, bridges, parks, 
and other public places and approve the construction, improvement, 
repair and maintenance of the same; establish bus and vehicle stops 
and terminals or regulate the use of the same by privately-owned 
vehicles which serve the public; regulate garages and operation of 
conveyances for hire; designate stands to be occupied by public 
vehicles when not in use; regulate the putting up of signs, signposts, 
awnings and awning posts on the streets; and provide for the lighting, 
cleaning and sprinkling of streets and public places;
vi. Regulate traffic on all streets and bridges; prohibit encroachments or 
obstacles thereon and, when necessary in the interest of public 
welfare, authorize the removal of encroachments and illegal 
constructions in public places;
vii. Subject to existing laws, establish and provide for the maintenance, 
repair and operation of an efficient waterworks system to supply water 
for the City's inhabitants and to purify the source of the water supply; 
regulate the construction, maintenance, repair and use of hydrants, 
pumps, cisterns and reservoirs; protect the purity and quantity of the 
water supply of the City and, for this purpose, extend the coverage of
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appropriate ordinances over all territories within the drainage area of 
said water supply and within one hundred meters (100 m.) of the 
reservoir, canal, conduit, aqueduct, pumping station or watershed 
used in connection with the water service; and reguiate the 
consumption, use or wastage of water and fix and coiiect charges 
therefore;
viii. Reguiate the driiiing and excavation of the ground for the laying of 
water, gas, sewer, and other pipes and the construction, repair and 
maintenance of pubiic drains, sewers, cesspoois, tunnels and similar 
structures; regulate the placing of poies and the use of crosswalks, 
curbs and gutters; adopt measures to ensure public safety against open 
canals, manholes, live wires and other simiiar hazards to life and 
property; and regulate the construction and use of private water 
closets, privies and other similar structures in buildings and homes;
ix. Reguiate the placing, stringing, attaching, installing, repair and 
construction of aii gas mains, eiectric teiegraph and telephone wires, 
conduits, meters and other apparatus; and provide for the correction, 
condemnation or removai of the same when found to be dangerous to 
the weifare of the inhabitants;
X. Subject to the avaiiabiiity of funds and the existing iaws, ruies and 
regulations, establish and provide for the operation of vocational and 
technical schools and similar post-secondary institutions and, with the 
Technicai Education and Skiils Deveiopment Authority (TESDA), as the 
case may be, and subject to existing laws on tuition fees, fix and coiiect 
reasonabie tuition fees and other schooi charges in educational 
Institutions supported by the city government;
xi. Establish a scholarship fund for poor but deserving students in schools 
located within its jurisdiction or for students residing within the City;
xii. Approve measures and adopt quarantine regulations to prevent the 
introduction and spread of diseases;
xiii. Provide for an efficient and effective system of soiid waste and garbage 
coiiection and disposal; prohibit iittering and the piacing or throwing
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of garbage, refuse and other filth and wastes;
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xiv. Provide for the cere of persons with disabilities (PWDs), paupers, the
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elderly, the sick, persons of unsound mind, abandoned mirrors, juvenile
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delinquents, drug dependents, abused children and the youth below
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eighteen (18) years of age; and subject to availability of funds, establish
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and provide for the operation of centers and facilities for the said
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needy and disadvantaged persons;
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XV. Establish and provide for the maintenance and improvement of jails
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and detention centers. Institute a sound Jail management program,
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and appropriate funds for the subsistence of detainees and convicted
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prisoners in the City;
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xvi. Establish a city council whose purpose is the promotion of culture and
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the arts, coordinate with government agencies and non-governmental
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organizations and, subject to the availability of funds, appropriate
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funds for the support and development of the same; and
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xvii. Establish a city council for the elderly and senior citizens which shall
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formulate policies and adopt measures mutually beneficial to the
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elderly and to the community; provide Incentives for nongovernmental
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agencies and entities and, subject to the availability of funds,
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appropriate funds to support programs and projects for the benefit of
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the elderly.
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provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those that are
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prescribed by law or ordinance.
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SEC. 13. Internal Rules of Procedure - (a) On the first regular session following
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the election of its members and within ninety (90) days thereafter, the Sangguniang
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Panlungsod shall adopt or update Its existing rules of procedure.
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(1) The organization of the Sanggunian and the election of its officers as well as
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the creation of standing committees which shall include the committees on
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Appropriations, Revenues, Engineering and Public Works, Education and
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Health, Women and Family, Human Rights, Youth and Sports Development,
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Environmental Protection, Peace and Order and Traffic, and Cooperatives;
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the general jurisdiction of each committee; and the election of the chairman
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and 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 members during
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sessions;
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(5) The discipline of members for disorderly behavior and absences without
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justifiable cause for four (4) consecutive sessions for which they may be
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censured, reprimanded or excluded from the session, suspended for not
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more than sixty (60) days or expelled: Provided, That the penalty of
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suspension or expulsion shall require the concurrence of at least two-thirds
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(2/3) vote of all the Sanggunian members: Provided, further. That a member
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convicted by final judgment to imprisonment of at least one (1) year for any
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crime involving moral turpitude shall be automatically expelled from the
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Sanggunian; and
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(6) Such other rules as the Sanggunian may adopt.
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SEC. 14. Full Disclosure of Financial and Business Interests of Sangguniang
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Panlungsod Members - (a) Every Sangguniang Panlungsod member shall, upon
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assumption to office, make a full disclosure of their business and financial interests.
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Such disclosure shall also include a professional relationship or any relation by affinity
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or consanguinity within the fourth civil degree, which a sanggunian member may have
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with any person, firm or entity affected by any ordinance or resolution under
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consideration by the Sanggunian and which relationship may result in conflict of
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interests. Such relationship shall include:
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resolution under consideration may affect. .
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In the absence of a specific constitutional or statutory provision applicable to the
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situation, "conflict of interest" refers to a situation where it may be reasonably
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deduced that a member of the Sanggunian may not act in the public interest due
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to some private, pecuniary or other personal considerations that may tend to
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affect the exercise of judgment tb the prejudice of the service or the public.
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(b) The disclosure required under this Act shall be made in writing and submitted
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to the secretary of the Sanggunian or the secretary of the concerned committee.
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The disclosure shall, in all cases, form part of the record of the proceedings and
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shall be made In the following manner
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(1) Disclosure shall be made before the member participates in the
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deliberations on the ordinance or resolution under consideration: Provided,
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That if the member did not participate during the deliberations, the
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disclosure shall be made before voting on the ordinance or resolution on
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second and third readings; and
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(2) Disclosure shall be made when a member takes a position or makes a
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privilege speech on a matter that may affect the business interest financial
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connection or professional relationship described herein
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SEC 15. Sessions - (a) On the first day of the session immediately following the
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election of Its members, the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall, by resolution, fix the day,
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time and place of its sessions. The minimum number of regular sessions shall be once
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a week for the Sangguniang Panlungsod and twice a month for the Sangguniang
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Barangay.
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City Mayor or 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 ordered by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members present, there
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being a quorum, in the public Interest or for reasons of security, decency or morality.
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No two (2) sessions, 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
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members shall be served personally at the members' usual place of residence at least
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Unless otherwise concurred in by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Sanggunian
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members present, there being a quorum, no other matters may be considered at a
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special session except those stated in the notice.
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(e) The Sanggunian Panlungsod shall keep a journal and record of its
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proceedings which may be published upon resolution of the majority of its members.
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SEC 16. Quorum - (a) A majority of all the members of the Sanggunian who have
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been elected and qualified shall constitute a quorum to transact official business.
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Should a question of quorum be raised during a session, the presiding officer shall
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immediately proceed to call the roll of the members and thereafter announce the
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results.
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(b) Where there is no quorum, the presiding officer may declare a recess until
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such time as a quorum is constituted, or a majority of the members present may
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adjourn from day to day and may compel the immediate attendance of any member
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absent without justifiable cause by designating a member of the Sanggunian, to be
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assisted by a member or members of the police force assigned in the territorial
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jurisdiction of the City of Calaca, to arrest the absent member and present him at the
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session.
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c) If there Is still no quorum despite the enforcement of the immediately
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preceding subsection, no business shall be transacted. The presiding officer, upon
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proper motion duly approved by the members present, shall then declare the session
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adjourned for lack of quorum.
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SEC 17. Approval of Ordinances - (a) Every ordinance enacted by the
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Sangguniang Panlungsod shall be presented to the City Mayor. If the City Mayor
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approves the same, the signature shall be affixed on each and every page thereof;
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otherwise, the ordinance shall be vetoed and returned the same with statements on
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the objections to the Sanggunian, which may proceed to reconsider the same. The
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Sanggunian may override the veto of the City Mayor by two-thirds (2/3) vote of all its
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members, thereby making the ordinance or resolution effective for all legal Intents
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and purposes.
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ten (10) days; otherwise, the ordinance shall be deemed approved as if it had been
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SEC 18. Veto Power of the City Mayor - (a) the City Mayor may veto any
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ordinance of the Sangguniang Panlungsod on the ground that it is ultra vires or
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prejudicial to the public welfare, stating the reasons for the veto in writing.
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(b) The City Mayor shall have the power to veto any particular item or items of
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an appropriations ordinance, an ordinance or resolution adopting a local development
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plan and public investment program or an ordinance directing the payment of money
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or creating liability.
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In such case, the veto shall not affect the item or items which are not objected
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to. The vetoed item or items shall not take effect unless the Sangguniang Panlungsod
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overrides the veto in the manner herein provided; otherwise, the item or items in the
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appropriations ordinance of the previous year corresponding to those vetoed. If any,
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shall be deemed re-enacted.
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(c) The City Mayor may veto an ordinance or resolution only once. The
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Sanggunian may override the veto of the City Mayor by two-thirds (2/3) vote of all its
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members, thereby making the ordinance effective even without the approval of the
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City Mayor.
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SEC 19. Review of City Ordinances by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan - (a) Within
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three (3) days after approval, the Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall
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forward to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan for review, copies of approved ordinances
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and the resolutions approving the local development plans and public Investment
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programs formulated by the local development councils.
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(b) Within thirty (30) days after receipt of copies of such ordinances and
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resolutions, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan shali examine the documents or transmit
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them to the provincial attorney or the provincial prosecutor for prompt examination,
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the provincial attorney or the provincial prosecutor shall, within a period often (10)
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days from receipt of the documents, inform the Sangguniang Panlalawigan in writing
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of the comments or recommendations, which may be considered by the Sangguniang
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Panlalawigan in making its decision.
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(c) If the Sangguniang Panlalawigan finds that such an ordinance or resolution
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is beyond the power conferred upon the Sangguniang Panlungsod concerned, it shall
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Panlalawigan shall enter its action in the minutes and shall advise the corresponding
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city authorities of the action it has taken.
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(d) If no action has been taken by the Sangguniang Panlaiawigan within thirty
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(30) days after submission of such an ordinance or resolution, the same shall be
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presumed consistent with law and therefore valid.
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SEC 20. Review of Barangay Ordinances by the Sangguniang Paniungsod - (a)
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Within ten (10) days after their enactment, the Sangguniang Barangay shail furnish
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copies of aii barangay ordinances to the Sangguniang Paniungsod for review as to
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whether the ordinance is consistent with law or city ordinances.
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(b) If the Sangguniang Paniungsod fails to take action on barangay ordinances
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within Thirty (30) days from receipt thereof, the same shall be deemed approved.
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(c) If the Sangguniang Paniungsod finds the barangay ordinances inconsistent
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with law or City ordinances, the Sangguniang Paniungsod shall, within (30) days from
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receipt thereof. Return the same with its comments and recommendations to the
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Sangguniang Barangay concerned for adjustment, amendment or modification; In
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which case, the effectivity of the barangay ordinance is suspended untii such time as
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the revision cailed for is effected.
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SEC 21. Enforcement of Disapproved Ordinances or Resolutions - Any attempt to
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Enforce any ordinance or any resolution approving the iocal deveiopment plan
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and public investment program, after the disapprovai thereof, shah be sufficient
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ground for the suspension or dismissal of the official or employee concerned.
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SEC 22. Effectivity of Ordinances or Resoiutions - (a) Unless otherwise stated in
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the ordinance or the resoiution approving the local deveiopment pian and pubiic
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investment program, the same shali take effect after ten (10) days from the date a
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copy thereof is posted In a bulietin board at the entrance of the City Haii of Caiaca,
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and in at ieast two (2) other conspicuous places in the City of Caiaca not later than
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five (5) days after approval thereof.
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ordinance or resolution in the bulletin board at the entrance of the City Hall, and in at
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Filipino or English and In the language or dialect understood by the majority of the
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people in the City and the secretary of the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall record such
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fact in a book kept for the purpose, stating the dates of approval and posting.
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(c) Ordinances with penal sanctions shall be posted at prominent places In City
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Hall, for a minimum period of three (3) consecutive weeks. Such ordinances shall also
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be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the City.
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DISQUALIRCATIONS AND SUCCESSION FOR ELECTIVE CITY OFRCIALS
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SEC 23. Disqualifications for Elective City Officials - The following persons are
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disqualified from running for any elective position in the City:
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(a) Those sentenced by final judgment for an offense involving moral turpitude
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or an offense punishable by one (1) year or more of Imprisonment within two (2) years
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after serving sentence;
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(b) Those removed from office as a result of an administrative case;
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(c) Those convicted by final judgment for violating the oath of allegiance to the
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Republic of the Philippines;
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(d) Those with dual citizenship;
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(e) Fugitives from justice in criminal or nonpolitical cases here and abroad;(f)
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Permanent residents in a foreign country or those who have acquired the right to
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reside abroad and continue to avail of the same right after the effectivity of the Local
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Government Code of 1991, as amended; and
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(g) The insane or feeble-minded.
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SEC 24. Permanent Vacancy in the Offices of the City Mayor and City Vice Mayor
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- (a) If a permanent vacancy occurs in the office of the City Mayor, the City Vice Mayor
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shall become the City Mayor. If a permanent vacancy occurs in the office of the City
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Vice Mayor, the highest ranking Sangguniang Panlungsod member or, in case of the
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latter's permanent incapacity, the second highest ranking Sangguniang Panlungsod
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member shall become the City Mayor or City Vice Mayor, as the case may be.
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Government Code of 1991, as amended.
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(b) If a permanent vacancy occurs in the office of the Punong Barangay, the
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highest ranking Sangguniang Barangay member or, in case of the latter's incapacity,
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the second highest Sanggunian member shall become the Punong Barangay.
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(c) A tie between or among the highest ranking sangguniang panlungsod
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members shall be resolved by drawing of lots.
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(d) The successors, as defined herein, shall serve only the unexpired terms of
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their predecessors.
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(e) For purposes of this Act, a permanent vacancy arises when an elective local
11 
official fills in a higher vacant office, refuses to assume office, falls to qualify, dies, is
12 
removed from office, voluntarily resigns or is otherwise permanently incapacitated to
13 
discharge the functions of the office.
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(f) For purposes of succession as provided in this Act, ranking in the Sanggunian
15 
shall be determined on the basis of the proportion of votes obtained by each winning
16 
candidate to the total number of registered voters in the City in the immediately
17 
preceding local election.
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SEC. 25. Permanent Vacancies in the Sangguniang Panlungsod - Permanent
19 
vacancies in the Sangguniang Panlungsod where automatic succession as provided
20 
above does not apply shall be filled by appointments in the following manner:
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(1) The provincial governor shall make the aforesaid appointments;
22 
(2) Only the nominee of the political party under which the Sanggunian member
23 
concerned had been elected and whose elevation to the position next higher in
24 
rank created the last vacancy in the Sanggunian shall be appointed in the manner
25 
provided herein. The appointee shall come from the political party as that of the
26 
Sanggunian member who caused the vacancy and shall serve the
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unexpired term of the vacant office.
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In the appointment herein mentioned, a nomination and a certificate of
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membership of the appointee from the highest official of the political party
30 
concerned are conditions sine qua non, and any appointment without such
31 
nomination and certification shall be null and void ab initio and shall be a
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ground for administrative action against the official responsible therefore;
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(3) In case the permanent vacancy is caused by a Sanggunian member who does
2 
not belong to any political party, the City Mayor shall, upon recommendation of
3 
the Sangguniang Panlungsod, appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy; and
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(4) In case of vacancy in the representation of the youth and the barangay in
5 
the Sangguniang Panlungsod, said vacancy shail be filled automatically by the
6 
official next in rank of the organization concerned.
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SEC .26. Temporary Vacancy In the Office of the City Mayor - (a) When the City
8 
Mayor Is temporarily incapacitated to perform the duties for physical or legal reasons
9 
such as leave of absence, travel abroad and suspension from office, the City Vice
10 
Mayor or the highest ranking
11 
Sangguniang Panlungsod member, shall automatically exercise the powers and
12 
perform the duties and functions of the City Mayor, except the power to appoint,
13 
suspend or dismiss employees which can only be exercised if the period of temporary
14 
incapacity exceeds thirty (30) working days.
15 
(b) Said temporary Incapacity shall terminate upon submission to the
16 
Sangguniang Panlungsod of a written declaration by the City Mayor of having reported
17 
back to office. In case where the temporary incapacity is due to legal cause, the City
18 
Mayor shall also submit the necessary documents showing that said legal cause no
19 
longer exists.
20 
(c) When traveling within the country but outside the territorial Jurisdiction of
21 
the City for a period not exceeding three (3) consecutive days, the City Mayor may
22 
designate in writing the officer-in-charge of the office. Such authorization shall specify
23 
the powers and functions that the local official concerned shall exercise in the absence
24 
of the City Mayor except the power to appoint, suspend or dismiss employees.
25 
(d) If the City Mayor fails or refuses to issue such authorization, the City Vice
26 
Mayor or the highest ranking Sangguniang Panlungsod member, as the case maybe,
27 
shall have the right to assume the powers, duties and functions of the said office on
28 
the fourth (4th) day of absence of the City Mayor, subject to the limitations provided
29 
in subsection (c) hereof.
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(e) Except as provided above, the City Mayor shall, in no case, authorize any
31 
local official to assume the powers, duties and functions of the office, other than the
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City Vice Mayor or the highest ranking Sangguniang Panlungsod member, as the case
2 
may be.
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ARTICLE VII
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THE APPOINTIVE OFFICIALS OF THE CITY:
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THEIR QUALIFICATIONS, POWERS AND DUTIES
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SEC. 27. The Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod - (a) There shall be a
7 
secretary of the Sangguniang Panlungsod who shall be a career official with the rank
8 
and salary equal to a head of a department or office.
9 
(b) The Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod must be a citizen of the
10 
Philippines, a resident of the City of Calaca, of good moral character, a holder of a
11 
college degree preferably in law, commerce, or public administration from a
12 
recognized college or university, and a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent.
13 
(c) The secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall take charge of the office
14 
of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and shall:
15 
(1) Attend meetings of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and keep a journal of its
16 
proceedings;
17 
(2) Keep the seal of the City and affix It with signature to all ordinances,
18 
resolutions, and other official acts of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and present
19 
the same for the signature of the presiding officer;
20 
(3) Forward to the City Mayor, for approval, copies of ordinances enacted by the
21 
Sangguniang Panlungsod duly certified by the presiding officer, in the manner
22 
provided in Section 54 of the local Government Code of 1991, as amended;
23 
(4) Forward to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan copies of duly approved
24 
ordinances in the manner provided in Sections 56 and S7 of the local Government
25 
Code of 1991, as amended;
26 
(5) Furnish, upon the request of any interested party, certified copies of records
27 
of public character in custody, upon payment to the City Treasurer of such fees
28 
as may be prescribed by ordinance;
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(6) Record In a book kept for the purpose, all ordinances and resolutions enacted
30 
or adopted by the Sangguniang Panlungsod, with the dates of passage and
31 
publication thereof;
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during usual business hours;
2 
(8) Translate into the dialect used by the majority of the inhabitants all
3 
ordinances and resolutions Immediately after their approval and cause the
4 
publication of the same together with the original version in the manner provided
5 
under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended;
6 
(9) Take custody of the local archives and where applicable, the local library, and
7 
annually account for the same; and
8 
(10) Perform other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as
9 
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those
10 
that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
11 
SEC 28. The City Treasurer - (a) The City Treasurer shall be appointed by the
12 
Secretary of the Department of Finance (DOF) from a list of at least three (3) ranking
13 
eligible recommendees of the City Mayor, subject to the civil service law, rules and
14 
regulations.
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(b) The city treasurer shall be under the administrative supervision of the City
16 
Mayor, to whom he shall report regularly on the tax collection efforts of the City.
17 
(c) The City Treasurer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City
18 
of Calaca, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree in commerce, public
19 
administration or law from a recognized college or university, a first grade civil service
20 
eligible or its equivalent and must have acquired for at least five (5) years' experience
21 
in treasury or accounting service.
22 
(d) The city treasurer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
23 
allowances as may be determined by law.
24 
(e) The city treasurer shall take charge of the City Finance Department, and
25 
shall;
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(1) Advise the City Mayor, the Sangguniang Panlungsod and other local
27 
government and national officials concerned regarding the disposition of
28 
local government funds and on such other matters relative to public finance;
29 
(2) Take custody and exercise proper management of the funds of the City;
30 
(3) Take charge of the disbursement of all funds of the City and such other funds
31 
the custody of which may be entrusted to the City Treasurer by law or other
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(4) Inspect private commercial and industrial establishments within the
2 
jurisdiction of the City in relation to the implementation of tax ordinances
3 
pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991, as
4 
amended;
5 
(5) Maintain and update the tax information system of the City; and
e 
(6) Perform other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as
7 
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those
8 
that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
9 
SEC 29. The City Assessor - (a) The city assessor must be a citizen of the
10 
Philippines, a resident of the City of Calaca, of good moral character, a holder of a
11 
college degree preferably in civil or mechanical engineering, commerce, or any other
12 
related course from a recognized college or university, a first grade civil service eligible
13 
or its equivalent and must have acquired at least five (5) years' experience in real
14 
property assessment work or in any related field immediately preceding the date of
15 
the appointment.
16 
(b) The city assessor shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
17 
allowances as may be determined by law.
18 
(c) The city assessor shali take charge of the City Assessor's Department, and
19 
shali:
20 
(1) Ensure that all laws and policies governing the appraisal and assessment of
21 
real properties for taxation purposes are properly executed;
22 
(2) Initiate, review and recommend changes in policies and objectives, plans and
23 
programs, techniques, procedures and practices in the evaluation and
24 
assessment of real properties for taxation purposes;
25 
(3) Establish a systematic method of real property assessment;
26 
(4) Install and maintain real property identification and accounting systems;
27 
(5) Prepare, install and maintain a system of tax mapping, showing graphically
28 
all properties subject to assessment and gather all data concerning the same;
29 
(6) Conduct frequent physical surveys to verify and determine whether all real
30 
properties within the City are properly listed in the assessment rolls;
31 
(7) Exercise the functions, of appraisal and assessment primarily for taxation
32 
purposes of all real properties in the City;
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(8) Prepare a schedule of the fair market value of the different classes of reai
2 
properties in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Code
3 
of 1991, as amended;
4 
(9) Issue, upon request of any interested party, certified copies of assessment
5 
records of real properties and ail other records relative to its assessment,
6 
upon payment of a service charge or fee to the City Treasurer;
7 
(10) Submit every semester a report of ail assessments, as well as cancellations
8 
and modifications of assessments to the City Mayor and the Sangguniang
9 
Paniungsod;
10 
(11) Attend personally or through an authorized representative all sessions of
11 
the Local Board of Assessment Appeals whenever the assessment Is subject of
12 
the appeal, and present or submit any information or record in the
13 
possession as may be required by the Board; and
14 
(12) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers
15 
as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those
16 
that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
17 
SEC 30. The City Accountant - (a) The city accountant must be a citizen of the
18 
Philippines, a resident of the City of Calaca, of good moral character, a certified public
19 
accountant and must have acquired at least five (5) years' experience in the treasury
20 
of accounting service immediately preceding the date of the appointment.
21 
(b) The city accountant shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
22 
allowances as, may be determined by law.
23 
(c) The city accountant shall take charge of both the office of the accounting and
24 
internal audit services of the City, and shall:
25 
(1) Install and maintain an internal audit system In the City;
26 
(2) Prepare and submit financial statements to the city mayor and to the
27 
Sangguniang Paniungsod;
28 
(3) Appraise the Sangguniang Paniungsod and other officials on the financial
29 
condition and operations of the City;
30 
(4) Certify the availability of budgetary allotment to which, expenditures and
31 
obligations may be properly charged;
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determine the completeness of requirements;
2 
(6) Prepare statements of cash advances, liquidations, salaries, allowances,
3 
reimbursements and remittances pertaining to the City;
4 
(7) Prepare statements of journal vouchers and liquidation of the same and other
5 
adjustments related thereto;
6 
(8) Post individual disbursements to the subsidiary ledger and index cards;
7 
(9) Maintain individual ledgers for officials and employees of the City pertaining
8 
to payrolls and deductions;
9 
(10) Record and post in index cards details of purchased furniture, fixtures and
10 
equipment, including disposal thereof, if any;
11 
(11) Account for all issued requests for obligations and maintain and keep all
12 
records and reports related thereto;
13 
(12) Prepare journals and the analysis of obligations and maintain and keep all
14 
records and reports related thereto; and
15 
(13) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers
16 
as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those
17 
that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
18 
SEC. 31. The City Budget Officer - (a) The city budget officer must be a citizen
19 
of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Calaca, of good moral character, a holder
20 
of a college degree preferably in accounting, economics, public administration, or any
21 
related course from a recognized college or university, a first grade civil service eligible
22 
or its equivalent, and must have acquired at least five (5) years' experience in
23 
government budgeting or in any related field immediately preceding the date of
24 
appointment.
25 
(b) The City Budget Officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
26 
allowances as may be determined by law.
27 
(c) The City Budget Officer shall take charge of the City Budget Department, and
28 
shall:
29 
(1) Prepare forms, orders and circulars embodying instructions on budgetary and
30 
appropriation matters for the signature of the City Mayor;
31 
(2) Review and consolidate the budget proposals of the different departments
32 
and offices of the City;
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(3) Assist the City Mayor in the preparation of the annual budget and during and 
after budget hearings;
(4) Study and evaluate budgetary implications of proposed legislation and submit 
comments and recommendations thereon;
(5) Submit periodic budgetary reports to the Department of Budget and 
Management (DBM);
(6) Coordinate with the City Treasurer, the City Accountant and the City Planning 
and Development Officer for the purpose of budgeting;
(7) Assist the Sangguniang Panlungsod in reviewing the approved budgets of 
component barangays;
(8) Coordinate with the City Planning and Development Officer in the formulation 
of the development plan of the City; and
(9) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as 
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those 
that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
SEC 32. The City Planning and Development Officer - (a) The city planning and 
development officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of 
Calaca, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably in urban 
planning, development studies, economics, public administration, or in any 
related course from a recognized college or
university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent, and must have 
acquired at least five (5) years' experience in development planning or in any 
related field Immediately preceding the date of the appointment.
(b) The City Planning and Development Officer shall receive such compensation, 
emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.
(c) The City Planning and Development Officer shall take charge of the City 
Planning and Development Coordinating Office, and shall:
(1) Formulate integrated economic, social, physical and other development 
plans and policies for consideration of the City;
(2) Conduct continuing studies, researches and training programs necessary to 
evolve plans and programs for implementation;
(3) Integrate and coordinate ail sectoral plans and studies undertaken by the
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different functional groups or agencies;
2 
(4) Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the different development
3 
programs, projects and activities In the City in accordance with the approved
4 
development plan;
5 
(5) Prepare comprehensive plans and other development planning documents
6 
for the consideration of the local development council;
7 
(6) Analyze the income and expenditure patterns, and formulate and
8 
recommend fiscal plans and policies for consideration of the finance
9 
committee of the City as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991;
10 
(7) Promote people's participation in development planning within the City;
11 
(8) Exercise supervision and control over the secretariat of the Local
12 
Development Council; and
13 
(9) Perform such other functions and duties and exercise such other powers as
14 
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those
15 
that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
16 
SEC. 33. The City Engineer - (a) The city engineer must be a citizen of the
17 
Philippines, a resident of the City of Calaca, of good moral character, a licensed civil
18 
engineer and must have acquired at least five (5) years' experience in the practice of
19 
profession.
20 
(b) The city engineer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
21 
allowances may be determined by law.
22 
(c) The city engineer shall take charge of the Chy Engineering Office, and shall:
23 
(1) Initiate, review and recommend changes in policies and objectives, plans
24 
and programs, techniques, procedures and practices in infrastructure
25 
development and public works in general of the City;
26 
(2) Advise the city mayor on infrastructure, public works and other engineering
27 
matters;
28 
(3) Administer, coordinate, supervise and control the construction,
29 
maintenance, improvement and repair of roads, bridges, other engineering and
30 
public works projects of the City;
31 
(4) Provide engineering services to the City, including investigation and survey,
32 
engineering designs, feasibility studies and project management; and
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(5) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers
2 
as provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and
3 
those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
4 
SEC. 34. The City Health Officer - (a) The City Health Officer must be a citizen
5 
of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Calaca, of good moral character, a licensed
6 
medical practitioner, and must have acquired at least five (5) years' experience in the
7 
practice of profession.
8 
(b) The City Health Officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
9 
allowances as may be determined by law.
10 
(c) The city health officer shall take charge of the Office of the City Health
11 
Services, and shall:
12 
(1) Supervise the personnel and staff of the said office, formulate program
13 
implementation guidelines and rules and regulations for the operation of the
14 
said office for the approval of the city mayor in order to assist him in the
15 
efficient, effective and economical implementation of health service program
16 
geared to Implement health-related projects and activities;
17 
(2) Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod
18 
and provide technical assistance and support to the city mayor in carrying out
19 
activities to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate
20 
facilities, relative to health services provided under Section 17 of the Local
21 
Government Code of 1991, as amended;
22 
(3) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City Mayor,
23 
implement these with the health programs and projects which the City Mayor
24 
is empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is
25 
empowered to provide under the Local Government Code 1991, as
26 
amended;
27 
(4) In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city health officer shall:
28 
(i) Formulate and implement policies, plans and projects to promote the
29 
health of the people in the City;
30 
(ii) Advise the City Mayor and the Sangguniang Panlungsod on matters
31 
pertaining to health;
32 
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public health;
2 
(iv). Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod through the Local
3 
Health Board the passage of such ordinances necessary for the
4 
preservation of public health;
5 
(v) Recommend the prosecution of any violation of sanitary laws,
6 
ordinances or regulations;
7 
(vi) Direct the sanitary inspection of all business establishments selling
8 
food items or providing accommodation such as hotels, motels,
9 
lodging houses, and pension houses, in accordance with the
10 
Sanitation Code;
11 
(vii) Conduct health information campaigns and render health
12 
intelligence services;
13 
(viii) Coordinate with other government agencies and nongovernmental
14 
organizations involved in the promotion and delivery of health
15 
services;
16 
(ix) Be in the frontline of the delivery of health services, particularly
17 
during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and
18 
calamities; and
19 
(5) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other
20 
powers as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, and those
21 
that are prescribed by law or 
ordinance.
22 
SEC. 35. The City Civil Registrar - (a) The city civil registrar must be a citizen of
23 
the Philippines, a resident of the City of Calaca, of good moral character, a holder of
24 
a college degree from a recognized college or university, a first grade civil service
25 
eligible or its equivalent and must have acquired at least five (5) years' experience in
26 
civil registry work.
27 
(b) The city civil registrar shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
28 
allowances as may be determined by law.
29 
(c) The city civil registrar shall be responsible for the civil registration program
30 
in the City Of Calaca, pursuant to the Civil Registry Law, the Civil Code, and other
31 
pertinent laws, rules and regulations issued to implement them.
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(d) The city civil registrar shall take charge of the office of the city civil registry,
2 
and shall;
3 
(1) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the city mayor,
4 
implement the same, particularly those which have to do with the
5 
management and administration-related programs wd projects which the
6 
City Mayor is empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang
7 
Panlungsod is empowered to provide under the Local Government Code of
8 
1991, as amended;
9 
(2) In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the City Civil Registrar shall:
10 
(i) Accept all registrable documents and Judicial decrees affecting the civil
11 
status of persons;
12 
(ii) File, keep and preserve in a secure place the books required by law;
13 
(iii) Transcribe and enter immediately upon receipt all registrable
14 
documents and judicial decrees affecting the civil status of persons in
15 
the appropriate civil registry books;
16 
(iv) Transmit to the Office of the Civil Registrar-General, within the
17 
prescribed period, duplicate copies of registered documents required
18 
by law;
19 
(v) Issue certified transcripts or copies of any certificate or registered
20 
documents upon payment of the required fees to the city treasurer;
21 
(vi) Receive applications for the issuance of a marriage license and, after
22 
determining that the requirements and supporting certificates and
23 
publication thereof for the prescribed period have been complied
24 
with, issue the license upon payment of the authorized fee to the City
25 
Treasurer; and
26 
(vii) Coordinate with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in conducting
27 
educational campaigns for vital registration and assist in the
28 
preparation of demographic arid other statistics for the City of Calaca.
29 
(3) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as
30 
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those
31 
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SEC. 38. The City Administrator - (a) The city administrator must be a citizen of
2 
the Philippines, a resident of the City of Calaca, of good moral character, a holder of
3 
a college degree preferably In public administration, law, or any other related course
4 
from a recognized college or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its
5 
equivalent, and must have acquired at least five(5) years' experience in management
6 
and administrative work.
7 
(b) The term of the city administrator is coterminous with that of the appointing
8 
authority.
9 
(c) The City Administrator shall receive such compensations, emoluments and
10 
allowances as may be determined by law.
11 
(d) The city administrator shall take charge of the City Administrator's Office,
12 
and shall:
13 
(1) Develop plans and strategies and upon approval thereof by the City Mayor,
14 
implement the same, particularly those which have to do with the
15 
management and administration-related programs and projects which the
16 
City Mayor is empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang
17 
Panlungsod is empowered to provide under the Local Government Code of
18 
1991, as amended;
19 
(2) Assist in the coordination of the work of all the officials of the City under the
20 
supervision, direction and control of the City Mayor, and for this purpose, may
21 
convene the chiefs of offices and other officials of the local government unit;
22 
(3) Establish and maintain a sound personnel program for the LGU designed to
23 
promote career development and uphold the merit principle In the local
24 
government service;
25 
(4) Conduct a continuing organizational development of the City with the end in
26 
view of instituting effective administrative reforms.
27 
(5) Be in the frontline of the delivery of administrative support services,
28 
particularly those related to situations during and in the aftermath of man-
29 
made and natural disasters or calamities;
30 
(6) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City Mayor on
31 
all matters relative to the management and,administration of the City; and
32 
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provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those
2 
that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
3 
SEC. 39. The City Legal Officer - (a) The city legal officer must be a citizen of the
4 
Philippines, a resident of the City of Calaca, of good moral character, a member of the
5 
Philippine Bar, and must have practiced the profession for at least five (5) years.
6 
(b) The term of the city legal officer shall be coterminous with that of the
7 
appointing authority.
8 
(c) The city legal officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
9 
allowances as may be determined by law.
10 
(d) The city legal officer, the chief legal counsel of the City, shall take charge of
11 
the Office of the City Legal Service, and shall:
12 
(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang
13 
Panlungsod and provide legal assistance and support to the City Mayor in
14 
carrying out the delivery of basic services and provisions of adequate
15 
facilities;
16 
(2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City
17 
Mayor, Implement the same, particularly those which have to do with
18 
programs and projects related to legal services which the City Mayor is
19 
empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is
20 
empowered to provide;
21 
(3) Represent the City in all civil actions and special proceedings wherein
22 
the local government unit or any official thereof, in official capacity, is a
23 
party: Provided, That, in actions or proceedings where the City of Calaca is
24 
a party adverse to the provincial government or to another component city
25 
or municipality, a special legal officer may be employed to represent the
26 
adverse party;
27 
(4) When required by the City Mayor or Sanggunian, draft ordinances
28 
contracts, bonds, leases and other instruments involving any interest of the
29 
City and provide comments and recommendations on any Instruments
30 
already drawn;
31 
(5) Render an opinion in writing on any question of law when requested to
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(6) Investigate or cause to be investigated any local official or employee
2 
for administrative neglect or misconduct in office and recommend the
3 
appropriate action to the City Mayor or Sanggunian, as the case may be;
4 
(7) investigate or cause to be investigated any person, firm or corporation
5 
holding any franchise of exercising any public privilege for failure to comply
6 
with any term or condition in the grant of such franchise or privilege, and
7 
recommending appropriate action to the City Mayor or Sanggunian, as the
8 
case may be;
9 
(8) When directed by the City Mayor or Sanggunian, initiate and prosecute,
10 
in the interest of the City, any civil action on any bond, lease or other
11 
contract upon any breach or violation thereof;
12 
(9) Review and submit recommendations on ordinances approved and
13 
executive orders issued by component units;
14 
(10) Recommend measures to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the
15 
City Mayor on all matters related to upholding the rule of law;
16 
(11) Be in the frontline of protecting human rights and prosecuting 
any
17 
violations thereof, particularly those which occur during 
and in the
18 
aftermath of man-made and natural disasters or calamities; and
19 
(12) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other
20 
powers as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as
21 
amended, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
22 
SEC. 38. The City Social Welfare and Development Officer - (a) The city social
23 
welfare and development officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the
24 
Qty of Calaca, of good moral character, a duly licensed social worker or a holder of a
25 
college degree preferably in social work, sociology, or any other related course from
26 
a recognized coliege or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent,
27 
and must have acquired at least five (5) years' experience in the practice of social
28 
work immediately preceding the date of appointment.
29 
(b) The city social welfare and development officer shall receive such
30 
compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.
31 
(c) The City Social Welfare and Development Officer, shall take charge of the
32 
Office of Social Welfare and Development, and shall:
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(1) Formulate measures for the approval of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and
2 
provide technical assistance and support to the City Mayor in carrying out
3 
measures to ensure delivery of basic services and provision of adequate
4 
facilities relative to social welfare and development services;
5 
(2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City Mayor,
6 
implement the same, particularly those which have to do with social welfare
7 
programs and projects which the City Mayor is empowered to implement and
8 
which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide;
9 
(3) Identify the basic needs of the needy, the disadvantaged and impoverished
10 
and develop and implement appropriate measures to alleviate their problems
11 
and improve their living conditions;
12 
(4) Provide relief and appropriate crisis intervention for victims of abuse and
13 
exploitation and recommend appropriate measures to deter further abuse
14 
and expioitations;
15 
(5) Assist the City Mayor in implementing the barangay level program for the
16 
total development and protection of children up to six (6) years of age;
17 
(6) Faciiitate the implementation of welfare programs for the disabled, elderly
18 
and victims of drug addiction, the rehabilitation of prisoners and parolees,
19 
the prevention of juvenile delinquency and such other activities which would
20 
eliminate and minimize the ill-effects of poverty;
21 
(7) Initiate and support youth welfare program that will enhance the role of
22 
youth in nation-building;
23 
(8) Coordinate with government agencies and non-governmental organizations
24 
whose purpose is the promotion and the protection of all the needy,
25 
disadvantaged, underprivileged or Impoverished groups or individuals,
26 
particularly those identified to be vulnerable and high risk to exploitation,
27 
abuse and neglect;
28 
(9) Be in the frontline of the delivery of services particularly those concerned
29 
with immediate relief and assistance during and in the aftermath of man-
30 
made and natural disasters and calamities;
31 
(10) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City Mayor on
32 
all other matters related to social welfare and development services that will
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improve the livelihood and living conditions of the City's inhabitants; and
2 
(11) Perform such other duties and functions, and. exercise such other powers
3 
as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those
4 
that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
5 
SEC. 39. The City Veterinarian - (a) The city veterinarian must be a citizen of the
6 
Philippines, a resident of the City of Calaca, of good moral character, a licensed doctor
7 
of veterinary medicine and must have practiced the profession for at least three (3)
8 
years.
9 
(b) The city veterinarian shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
10 
allowances as may be determined by law.
11 
(c) The city veterinarian shall take charge of the Office of the Veterinary Services,
12 
and shall:
13 
(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod
14 
and provide technical assistance and support to the City Mayor in carrying out
15 
measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate
16 
facilities;
17 
(2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City Mayor,
18 
implement the same, particularly those which have to do with veterinary-
19 
related activities which the City Mayor is empowered to implement and which
20 
the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide;
21 
(3) Advise the City Mayor on all matters pertaining to the slaughter of animals
22 
for human consumption and the regulation of slaughterhouses;
23 
(4) Regulate the keeping of domestic animals;
24 
(5) Regulate and Inspect poultry, milk and dairy products for public consumption;
25 
(6) Enforce all laws and regulations for the prevention of cruelty to animals;
26 
(7) Take the necessary measures to eradicate, prevent or cure all forms of animal
27 
diseases;
28 
(8) Be in the frontline of veterinary-related, activities, such as the outbreak of
29 
highly contagious and deadly diseases and in situations resulting in the
30 
depletion of animals for work and for human consumption, particularly those
31 
arising from and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters or
32 
calamities;
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(9) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the city mayor on
2 
all matters relative to veterinary services which will increase the number and
3 
improve the quality of livestock, poultry and other domestic animals used for
4 
work or human consumption; and
5 
(10) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers
6 
as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those
7 
that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
8 
SEC. 40. The City General Services Officer - (a) The city general services officer
9 
must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Calaca, of good moral
10 
character, a holder of a college degree In public administration, business
11 
administration or management from a recognized college or university, a first grade
12 
civil service eligible or Its equivalent and must have acquired at least five (5) years'
13 
experience in general services, including management of supply, including the
14 
management of supply, property, solid waste disposal and general sanitation.
15 
(b) The city general services officer shall receive such compensation,
16 
emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.
17 
(c) the city general services officer shall take charge of the Office of the General
18 
Services, and shall:
19 
(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod
20 
and provide technical assistance and support to the City Mayor in carrying out
21 
measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate
22 
facilities that require general services expertise In technical support services;
23 
(2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City Mayor,
24 
implement the same, particularly those which have to do with the general
25 
services that are supportive of the welfare of the inhabitants of the City which
26 
the City Mayor is empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang
27 
Panlungsod is empowered to provide;
28 
(3) Take custody of and be accountable for all properties, real or personal, owned
29 
by the City, and those granted to it in the form of donation, reparation,
30 
assistance and counterpart of joint projects;
31 
(4) With the approval of the City Mayor, assign building or land space to local
32 
officials or other public officials, who by law, are entitled to the space;
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(5) Recommend to the City Mayor the reasonable rental rates for local
2 
government properties, whether real or pemonal, which will be leased to
3 
public or private entitles by the local government;
4 
(6) Recommend to the City Mayor reasonable rental rates of private properties
5 
which may be leased for the official use of the City;
6 
(7) Maintain and supervise janitorial, security, landscaping and other related
7 
services in all local government public buildings and other real property,
8 
whether owned or leased by the local government unit;
9 
(8) Collate and disseminate information regarding prices, shipping and other
10 
costs of supplies and other items commonly used by the local government
11 
unit;
12 
(9) Perform archival and record management with respect to records of offices
13 
and departments of the local government unit;
14 
(10) Perform all other functions pertaining to supply and property management
15 
heretofore performed by the local government treasurer and enforce policies
16 
on records creation, maintenance and disposal;
17 
(11) Be in the frontline of general services-related activities, such as the possible
18 
and imminent destruction or damage to records, supplies, properties, and
19 
structure materials or debris, particularly during and in the aftermath of man-
20 
made and natural disasters and calamities;
21 
(12) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City Mayor on
22 
all matters relative to general services; and
23 
(13) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers
24 
as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as Amended, and those
25 
that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
26 
SEC. 41. The City Environment and Natural Resources Officer - (a) The city
27 
environment and natural resources officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a
28 
resident of the City of Calaca, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree
29 
preferably in environment, forestry, agriculture or any other related course from a
30 
recognized college or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent and
31 
must have acquired at least five (5) years' experience in the environment and natural
32 
resources management, conservation and utilization work..
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(b) The city environment and natural resources officer shall receive such
2 
compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.
3 
(c) The city environment and natural resources officer shall take charge of the
4 
Office of the Environment Service Department, and shall:
5 
(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod
6 
and provide assistance and support to the City Mayor in carrying out
7 
measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate
8 
facilities relative to environment and natural resources services as provided
9 
under Section 17 of the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended;
10 
(2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City Mayor,
11 
implement the same, particularly those which have to do with environment
12 
and natural resources programs and projects which the City Mayor is
13 
empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is
14 
empowered to provide;
15 
(3) Establish, maintain, protect and preserve communal forests, watersheds, tree
16 
parks, mangroves, greenbelts, commercial forests and similar forest projects like
17 
industrial tree farms and agro-forestry projects;
18 
(4) Provide extension services to beneficiaries of forest development projects
19 
and technical, financial and Infrastructure assistance;
20 
(5) Manage and maintain seed banks and produce seedlings for forest and tree
21 
parks;
22 
(6) Provide extension services to beneficiaries of forest development projects
23 
and render assistance for natural resources-related conservation and
24 
utilization activities consistent with ecological balance;
25 
(7) Coordinate with government agencies and nongovernmental organizations in
26 
the implementation of measures to prevent and control land, air and water
27 
poliution with the assistance of the Department of Environment and Natural
28 
Resources (DENR);
29 
(8) Be in the frontline of the delivery of services concerning the environment and
30 
natural resources, particularly in the renewal and rehabilitation of the
31 
environment during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters
32 
and calamities;
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(9) Recommend measures to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City
2 
Mayor on all matters relative to the protection, conservation, maximum
3 
utilization, application of appropriate technology and other matters related
4 
to the environment and natural resources; and
5 
(10) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers
6 
as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those
7 
that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
8 
SEC. 42. The City Architect - (a) The city architect must be a citizen of the
9 
Philippines, a resident of the City of Calaca, of good moral character, a duly licensed
10 
architect and must have practiced the profession for at least five (5) years.
11 
(b) The city architect shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
12 
allowances as may be determined by law.
13 
(c) The city architect shall take charge of the Office of the Architectural Planning
14 
and Design, and shall:
15 
(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod
16 
and provide technical assistance and support to the City Mayor in carrying out
17 
measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate
18 
facilities relative to architectural planning and design;
19 
(2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City Mayor,
20 
implement the same, particularly those which have to do with architectural
21 
planning and design programs and projects which the City Mayor is
22 
empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is
23 
empowered to provide;
24 
(3) Prepare and recommend for consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod
25 
the architectural plan and design for the local government unit or a part
26 
thereof, including the renewal of slums and blighted areas, land reclamation
27 
activities, the greening of land and appropriate planning of marine and
28 
foreshore areas;
29 
(4) Review and recommend for appropriate action of the Sanggunian Panlungsod
30 
or City Mayor, as the case maybe, the architectural plans and design submitted
31 
by governmental and nongovernmental entitles or individuals,
32 
particularly those for undeveloped, underdeveloped and poorly designed
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areas;
2 
(5) Coordinate with government and non-government entities and individuals
3 
involved in the aesthetics and the maximum utilization of the land and water
4 
within the jurisdiction of the local government unit, to implement plans and
5 
programs that shall preserve environmental integrity and ecological balance.
6 
(6) Be in the frontline of the delivery of services involving architectural planning
7 
and design, particularly those related to the redesigning of spatial distribution
8 
of basic facilities and physical structures during and in the aftermath of man-
9 
made and natural disasters or calamities;
10 
(7) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City Mayor on
11 
all matters relative to architectural planning and design as it relates to the total
12 
socio-economic development of the City;
13 
(8) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as
14 
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those
15 
that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
16 
SEC. 43. The City Information Officer - (a) The city information officer must be
17 
a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Calaca, of good moral character,
18 
holder of a college degree preferably in journalism, mass communications, or any
19 
related course from a recognized college or university, a first grade civil service eligible
20 
or equivalent and must have at least three (3) years' experience in writing articles and
21 
research papers or writing for print, television or broadcast media.
22 
(b) The city information officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments
23 
and allowances as may be determined by law.
24 
(c) The term of the city information officer shall be coterminous with that of the
25 
appointing authority;
26 
(d) The city information officer shall take charge of the Office of the City
27 
Information and Community Relations Department, and shall:
28 
(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod
29 
and provide technical assistance and support to the City Mayor in providing
30 
the information and research data required for the delivery of basic services
31 
and provision of adequate facilities so that the public becomes aware of said
32 
service and may fully avail of the same;
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(2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City Mayor,
2 
implement the same, particularly those which have to do with public
3 
information and research data to support programs and projects which the
4 
City Mayor is empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang
5 
Panlungsod is empowered to provide;
6 
(3) Provide relevant, adequate and timely information to the local government
7 
unit and its residents;
8 
(4) Furnish information and data on the local government agencies or offices as
9 
may be required by law or ordinance; and non-governmental organizations to
10 
be furnished to said agencies and organizations;
11 
(5) Maintain effective liaison with the various sectors of the community on
12 
matters and issues that affect the livelihood and the quality of life of the City's
13 
inhabitants and encourage support for programs of the local and national
14 
government.
15 
(6) Be in the frontline in providing information during and In the aftermath of
16 
man-made and natural calamities and disasters or calamities, with special
17 
attention to the victims thereof, to help minimize injuries and casualties
18 
during and after the emergency, and to accelerate relief and rehabilitation;
19 
(7) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City Mayor on
20 
all matters relative to public information and research data as it relates to the
21 
total socioeconomic development of the City; and
22 
(8) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as
23 
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those
24 
that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
25 
SEC 44. The City Cooperatives Officer - (a) The city cooperatives officer must be
26 
a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Calaca, of good moral character,
27 
a holder of a college degree preferably In business administration with special training
28 
on cooperatives or any related course from a recognized college or university, a first
29 
grade civil service eligible or its equivalent and must have at least five (5) years'
30 
experience on cooperatives development, organization and management.
31 
(b) The city cooperatives officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments
32 
and allowances as may be determined by law.
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(c) The city cooperatives officer shall take charge of the Office for the
2 
Development of Cooperatives, and shall:
3 
(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod
4 
and provide technical assistance and support to the City Mayor in carrying out
5 
measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and the provision of facilities
6 
through the development of cooperatives, and in providing access to such
7 
services and facilities;
8 
(2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City Mayor,
9 
implement the same, particularly those which have to do with the integration
10 
of cooperatives principles and methods In programs which the City Mayor is
11 
empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is
12 
empowered to provide;
13 
(3) Assist in the organization of cooperatives;
14 
(4) Provide technical and other forms of assistance to existing cooperatives to
15 
enhance their viability as an economic enterprise and social organization;
16 
(5) Assist cooperatives in establishing linkages with government agencies and
17 
nongovernment organizations involved in the promotion and integration of
18 
the concept of cooperatives in the livelihood of the people and other
19 
community activities.
20 
(6) Be in the frontline of cooperative organization, rehabilitation or viability-
21 
enhancement, particularly during and in the aftermath of man-made and
22 
natural calamities or disasters, to aid in their survival and if necessary,
23 
subsequent rehabilitation;
24 
(7) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City Mayor on
25 
all other matters relative to cooperatives development and viability
26 
enhancement which will improve the livelihood and quality of life of the
27 
inhabitants; and
28 
(8) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as
29 
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those
30 
that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
31 
SEC 47. The City Population Officer - (a) The city population officer must be a
32 
citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Calaca, of good moral character, a
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holder of a college degree preferably with specialized training in population
2 
development from a recognized college or university, a first grade civil service eligible
3 
or Its equivalent and must have at least five (5) years' experience in the
4 
implementation of programs on population development or responsible parenthood.
5 
(b) The city population officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
6 
allowances as may be determined by law,
7 
(c) The city population officer shall take charge of the office on population
8 
development, and shall:
9 
(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang Panlungsod
10 
and provide technical assistance and support to the City Mayor in carrying out
11 
measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate
12 
facilities relative to the integration of the population development principles
13 
and in providing access to said services and facilities;
14 
(2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City Mayor,
15 
implement the same, particularly those which have to do with the integration
16 
of population development principles and methods in program and projects
17 
which the City Mayor is empowered to implement and which the
18 
Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide; and
19 
(3) Assist the City Mayor in the implementation of the constitutional provisions
20 
relative to population development and the promotion of responsible
21 
parenthood;
22 
(4) Establish and maintain an updated data bank for program operations,
23 
development planning and an educational program to ensure the people's
24 
participation in and understanding of population development;
25 
(5) Implement appropriate training programs responsive to the cultural heritage
26 
of the inhabitants; and
27 
(6) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as
28 
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those
29 
that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
30 
SEC. 46. The City Agriculturist - (a) The city agriculturist must be a citizen of the
31 
Philippines, a resident of the City of Calaca, of good moral character, a holder of a
32 
college degree In agriculture or any other related course from a recognized college or
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1 
university, a first grade dvii service eligible or its equivalent, and must have practiced
2 
the profession in agriculture or acquired at least five (5) years' experience in a related
3 
field.
4 
(b) The city agriculturist shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
5 
allowances as may be determined by law.
6 
(c) The city agriculturist shall take charge of the Office for Agricultural Services,
7 
and shall:
8 
(1) Formulate measures for the approval of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and
9 
provide technical assistance and support to the City Mayor in carrying out
10 
said measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of
11 
adequate facilities relative to agricultural services;
12 
(2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City Mayor,
13 
implement the same, particularly those which have to do with agricultural
14 
programs and projects which the City Mayor is empowered to implement and
15 
which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide;
16 
(3) In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city agriculturist shall;
17 
(i) Ensure that maximum assistance and access to resources in the
18 
production, processing and marketing of agricultural and aquacultural
19 
and marine products are extended to farmers, fishermen and local
20 
entrepreneurs;
21 
(ii) Conduct or cause to be conducted location-specific agricultural
22 
researches and assist in making available the appropriate technology
23 
arising out of and disseminating information on basic research on
24 
crops, prevention and control of plant diseases and pests, and other
25 
agricultural matters which v\dli maximize productivity;
26 
(iii) Assist the City Mayor in the establishment and extension services of
27 
demonstration farms on aquaculture and marine products;
28 
(iv) Enforce rules and regulations relating to agriculture and aquaculture;
29 
and
30 
(v) Coordinate with government agencies and non-governmental
31 
organizations which promote agricultural productivity through
32 
applied technology compatible with environmental Integrity.
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(4) Be in the frontline of the delivery of basic agricultural services, particularly
2 
those needed for the survival of the City's inhabitants during and in the
3 
aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and calamities;
4 
(5) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City Mayor on
5 
all other matters related to agriculture and aquaculture which will improve
6 
the livelihood and living conditions of the inhabitants; and
7 
(6) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as
8 
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those
9 
that are prescribed by law or ordinance.
10 
SEC 47. The City Business Permits and Licensing Officer- (a) The city business
11 
permits and licensing officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City
12 
of Calaca, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably in business
13 
administration or in any related course from a recognized college or university, a first
14 
grade civil service eligible or its equivalent and must have at least five (5) years'
15 
experience in management.
16 
(b) The city business permits and licensing officer shall receive such
17 
compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law;
18 
(c) The city business permits and licensing officer shall take charge of the, for
19 
the Business Permits and Licensing Office, and shall:
20 
(1) Supervise the conduct of spot/post, inspection of all business establishments,
21 
gaming and other entities requiring permits and licenses for compliance with existing
22 
laws and ordinances;
23 
(2) Review the application for permits and licenses and recommend its
24 
approval/disapproval to the City Mayor or his authorized representatives; and
25 
(3) Exercise over-all supervision In the City Business Permits and Licensing Office.
26 
ARTICLE VIII
27 
THE CITY RRE STATION SERVICE, THE CITY JAIL SERVICE, THE CITY
28 
SCHOOLS DIVISION AND
29 
THE CITY PROSECUTION SERVICE
30 
SEC. 48. The City Fire Station Service - (a) There shall be established in the City
31 
at least one (1) fire station with adequate personnel, firefighting facilities and
32 
equipment, subject to the standards, rules and regulations that may be promulgated
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by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). The City shall provide
2 
the necessary site of the station.
3 
(b) The City Fire Station Service shall be headed by a city fire marshal whose
4 
qualifications Shall be as those provided under Republic Act No. 9263, as amended,
5 
otherwise known as the "Bureau of Fire Protection and Bureau of Jail Management
6 
and Penology Professionalization Act of 2004".
7 
(c) The City Fire Station shall be responsible for the provision of various
8 
emergency services such as rescue and evacuation of injured people related to fire
9 
incidents and, in general, fire prevention and suppression measures to secure the
10 
safety of life and property of the citizenry.
11 
SEC 49. The City Jail Service - (a) The DILG shall, at least five (5) months from
12 
the Commencement of the corporate existence of the city, establish and maintain a
13 
secured, clean, adequately equipped and sanitary jail facility for the custody and
14 
safekeeping of prisoners, any fugitive from justice, or person detained awaiting
15 
investigation or trial and/or transfer to the national penitentiary, or a violent mentally
16 
ill person who may endanger oneself or the safety of others, as duly certified by the
17 
proper medical health officer, prior to the transfer of such person to a mentai
18 
institution.
19 
(b) The City Jail Service shail be headed by a city jaii warden whose qualification
20 
shall be as those provided for under Repubiic Act No. 9263, as amended, otherwise
21 
known as the "Bureau of Fire Protection and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
22 
Professionalization Act of 2004". The provincial jail warden shall assist in the
23 
immediate rehabilitation of individuals or detention of prisoners. Great care must be
24 
exercised so that human rights of these prisoners are respected and protected, and
25 
their spiritual and physical well-being are properly and promptly attended to.
26 
SEC. 50. The city Schools Division - (a) The Department of Education (DepEd)
27 
shall establish and maintain a city schools division of the City of Calaca whose area of
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jurisdiction will cover all the school districts within the City; and
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(b) The city school division shail be headed by a City Schools Division
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Superintendent who must possess the necessary qualifications required by the DepEd.
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SEC 51. The City Prosecution Service - (a) The Department of Justice (DOJ) shall,
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within two (2) months from the commencement of the corporate existence of the city.
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establish and maintain a prosecution service. It shall be headed by a city prosecutor,
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who shall be assisted by such number of assistant prosecutors as may be necessary,
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and whose qualifications, manner of appointment, rank, salary and benefits shall be
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governed by existing laws covering prosecutors in the DOJ. The City Prosecution
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Service shall be organizationally part of the DOJ, and under the supervision and control
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of the Secretary of the DOJ.
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(b) The City Prosecutor shall handle the criminal prosecution in the municipal
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trial courts in the City as well as in the regional trial courts for criminal cases originating
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in the territory of the City, and shall render to or for the City such services as are
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required by law, ordinance or regulation of the DOJ.
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SEC. 55. Succession Clause - The City of Calaca shall succeed to all the assets,
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properties, liabilities and obligations of the Municipality of Calaca.
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SEC. 56. Election of Provincial Governor and Sangguniang Panlalawigan Members
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of the Province of Batangas - The qualified voters of the City of Calaca shall be qualified
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to vote and run for any elective position in the elections tor provincial governor,
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provincial vice governor, Sangguniang Panlalawigan members and other elective
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offices for the Province of Batangas.
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SEC. 57. Jurisdiction of the Province of Batangas - The City of Calaca shall, unless
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otherwise provided by law, continue to be under the jurisdiction of the Province of
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Batangas.
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SEC. 58. Suspension of Increase in Rates of Local Taxes - No increase in the
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rates of local taxes shall be imposed by the City within the period of five (5) yean from
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its acquisition of corporate existence.
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SEC. 59. Legislative District - Until otherwise provided by law, the City of Calaca
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shall continue to be a part of the First Legislative District of the Province of Batangas.
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SEC. 60. Applicability of Laws - The provisions of the Local Government Code of
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1991, as amended, and such other laws as are applicable to component cities shall
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govern the City of Calaca insofar as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of
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this Act
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SEC. 61. Separability Clause - If, for any reason or reasons, any part or provision
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of this charter shall be held unconstitutional, invalid or inconsistent with the Local
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Government Code of 1991, as amended, the other parts or provisions hereof which
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are not affected shall continue to be in full force and effect
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SEC. 62. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
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Approved,
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