FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC} 
OF THE PHILIPPiNES 
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First I'{egular Session 
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'11 
MIIR 31 
P4 :33 
SENATE <iJI,.q C •• 
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Introduced by: SENATOR PANFILO LACSON 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Municipality of Imus is a first class municipality in the province of 
Cavite. Located 18 kilometers from Manila, the municipality if Imus is bounded on 
the north by Kawit and on the east by the municipality of Bacoor. To its west is 
General Trias and to its south is the town of Dasmarifias. 
On June 11, 1977, in order to give the province of Cavite all the 
opportunit.ies for social, economical and political development under the New 
Society, President Marcos issued Presidential Decree No. 1163 transferring the 
capital and seat of the government of the Province of Cavite from Trece Martires 
City to the Municipality of Imus. However, in 1979 the seat of the provincial 
government was transferred back to Trece Martires. 
Tilirty-two years later, in line with the desire of tile people of Cavile for 
more proportionate representation in the House of Representatives, Congress 
enacted Republic Act No. 9727 reapportioning the Province of Cavite into seven 
legislative districts. Pursuant to this Act, the Municipality of Imus became the 
Third Legislative District of Cavite. 
in order to continue the path towards progress and development, this bill 
now seeks to convert the Municipality of Imus in the Province of Cavite into a 
component city to be known as the City of Imus. 
Pursuant to Republic Act. No. 7'160, otherwise known as the "Local 
Government Code of 1991," as amended, the Municipality of Imus meets all the 
requirement for conversion into a Component City. 
Firstly, the Municipality of Imus has a locally generated average annual 
income, as certified by the Department of Finance, of at least 100 Million Pesos 
for the last two (2) consecutive years based in 2000 constant prices, exclusive of 
IRA, special funds, transfer and non-recurring income. It has earned for FY 2007 
and FY 2008, One Hundred Forty-Four Million Nine Hundred Eighty-One 
Thousand Four Hundred Pesos 
(Php144,981,400.00). 
Furthermore, the 
average annual regular income of the Province of Cavile after deducting its sllare 
of income from the said municipality is Five Hundred Fifty-Nine Million Nine 
Hundred One Thousand One Hundred Pesos (Php559,901, 100.00). Hence, the 
conversion of Imus into a Component City will not reduce the income of the 
province to less than the minimum annual ;ncome requirement of Php 20M under 
the same section of the aforecited Code. 


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Secondly, the Municipality of 1m us lias a population of not less than one 
hundred fifty thousand (150,000) as certified by the National Statistics Office Its 
total population as of August 1, 2007 is two hundred fifty-three thousand one 
hundred fifty-eight (253,158). 
Thirdly, the creation of the City of Imus will not reduce the land area, 
population and income of the original unit at the time of the creation. 
Also, the Municipality of Imus has a sewerage system based on the 
approved government design and standards which has been upgraded to avoid 
and control flooding. It /las sufficient alienable and disposable public lands which 
are available for the establishment of a government center which includes a city 
hall and other government buildings. Likewise, the availability of potable water 
supply for the whole area is assured as Imus is one of the active service areas of 
Maynilad water service under the Cavite and Las Pinas business area. 
Imus is one of the most progressive towns in the Province of Cavite. It 
has commercial and business establishments such as banks, schools, markets, 
hospitals, subdivisions, public transport systems, satellite cable television 
system, telecommunication systems and serve as a gateway to other 
MuniCipalities in the Province of Cavite. 
The conversion of the Municipality of Imus into a Component City will 
increase the much-needed revenues of the proposed city which will ultimately 
redound to a more efficient delivery of basic services to its inhabitants. Besides, 
it will further enhance the momentum of growth which has marked the 
development of the town for the past years. 
F or the reasons above-cited, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHlLlPPINES 
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FIRST REGULAR SESSION 
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'11 
MAR 31 
P4 :.32 
SENATE 
Senate Bill NO. 27 R 1 
Introduced by: SENATOR PANFILO LACSON 
AN ACT 
CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF IMUS IN THE PROVINCE OF 
CA VLTE INTO A COMPONENT CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF 
JMUS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives o/the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
ARTICLE I 
General Pmvisions 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Charter of the 
City of lmus. " 
SEC. 2. The City of [mus. - The Municipality of Imus in the Province of 
Cavite is hereby converted into a component city to be known as the City of [mus, 
hereinafter referred to as the City, which shall comprise of the present territory of 
the Municipality of [mus. The territorial jurisdiction of the City shall be within the 
present metes and bounds of the Municipality of Imus. 
The foregoing provision shall be without prejudice to the resolution by the 
appropriate agency or forum of existing boundary disputes or cases involving 
questions of territorial jurisdiction between the City and the adjoining local 
government units: Provided. That, the territorial jurisdiction of the disputed area 
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or areas shall remam with the local government unit which has existing 
administrative supervision over said area or areas until the final resolution of the 
case. 
SEC. 3. Corporate Powers of the City. - The City constitutes a political 
body corporate and as such is endowed with the attributes of perpetual succession 
and possessed of the powers which pertain to a municipal corporation to be 
exercised in conformity with the provisions of this Charter. 
The City shall have the following corporate powers: 
a) To have a continuous succession in its corporate name; 
b) To sue and be sued; 
c) To have and use a corporate seal; 
d) To acquire and convey real or personal property; 
e) To enter into contracts; and 
f) To exercise such other powers, prerogatives and authority as are granted 
to corporations, subject to the limitations provided for in this Act and other laws. 
SEC. 4. General Powers of the City. - The City shall have a common seal 
and may alter the same at pleasure. It shall exercise the power to levy taxes, close 
and open roads, streets, alleys, parks or squares subject to the provisions of the 
Constitution and existing laws. It may take, purchase, receive, hold, lease, convey 
and dispose or real and personal property for the general interests of the City; 
expropriate or condemn private property for public use; contract and be contracted 
with; sue and be sued; prosecute and defend to final judgment and execution suits 
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wherein the City is a party; and exercise all the powers as are granted to 
corporations as hereunder conferred. 
SEC. 5. General Welfare Clause (~rthe City. - The City shall exercise the 
powers expressly granted, those necessarily implied therefrom, as well as powers 
necessary, appropriate or incidental for its efficient and eftective governance, and 
those which are essential to the promotion ofthe general welfare. 
Within its territorial jurisdiction, the City shall ensure and support, among 
other things, preserve and enrich its culture, promote health and safety, enhance the 
right of the people to a balanced ecology, encourage and support the development 
of appropriate and self-reliant scientific and technological capabilities, improve 
public morals, enhance economic prosperity and social justice, promote full 
employment among their residents, maintain peace and order, and preserve the 
comfort and convenience oflheir inhabitants. 
SEC. 6. Liabili(v for Damages. - Unless otherwise provided by law, the 
City of ImllS shall be liable for injuries or damages to persons or propelty arising 
from the act or omission of any of its officers or employees while in the 
performance of their official nmctions. 
SEC. 7. Jurisdiction of the City. - The jurisdiction of the City of [mus, for 
police purpose only, shall be coextensive with its territorial jurisdiction and for the 
purpose of protecting and ensuring the purity of the water supply of the City, such 
police jurisdiction shall also extend over all territory within the drainage area of 
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such water supply or within one hundred meters (100 m.) of any reservoir, conduit, 
canal, aqueduct or pumping station used in connection with the city water service. 
The regional trial courts and the city courts of the City of Imus shall have 
concurrent jurisdiction with the regional trial courts and the metropolitan trial 
courts or city or municipal courts of the adjoining municipalities or cities, to try 
crimes and misdemeanors committed within said drainage area or within said 
spaces of one hundred meters (100 m.) 
The court first taking cognizance of such an offense shall have jurisdiction 
to try said cases to the exclusion of others. 
The police forces of the several 
municipalities and cities shall have COnClln'ent jurisdiction with the police forces of 
the City for the maintenance of good order and enforcement of ordinance 
throughout said zone, area or spaces. 
ARTlCLEU 
City Officials in General 
SEC. 8. The Officials of the City of 1m us. - a) There shall be in the City of 
ImLls, a city mayor, a city vice mayor, twelve (12) sangguniang panlungsod 
members, a secretary to the sangguniang panlungsod, a city treasurer and an 
assistant city treasurer, a city assessor and an assistant city assessor, a city 
accountant, a city engineer, an assistant city engineer, a city architect, a city budget 
olTicer, a city planning and development officer, a city health officer, an assistant 
city health officer, a city civil registrar, an assistant city civil registrar, a city 
administrator, a city legal officer, a city social welfare and development officer, a 
city veterinarian, a city general services ofticer, a city information officer, a city 
cooperatives officer, a city population officer, a city agriculturist, a city 
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environment (]nd fl(]tural resources officer, a city tourism officer and a city human 
resources development officer. 
b) In addition thereto, the city mayor may appoint a city population officer 
and a city building official. 
c) The City shall establish a city fire station to be headed by a city fire 
marshal, a city jail to be headed by a city jail warden, a city schools division to be 
headed by a city schools division superintendent and a city prosecution service to 
be headed by a city prosecutor. 
d) The sangguniang panlungsod ofthe City ofImus may: 
1. Maintain existing offices not mentioned in subsections (a), (b) 
and (c), hereof; 
2. 
Create such other offices as may be necessary to CatTY out the 
purposes of the City; and 
3. Consolidate the functions of any office with those of another in 
the interest of efficiency and economy. 
Unless otherwise providcd herein, all appointive city officials of the City 
shall be appointed by the city mayor, subject to civil service law, rules and 
regulations. The sangguniang panlungsod shall act on the appointment within 
fifteen (15) days from the date of its submission otherwise the same shall be 
deemed confirmed. 
ARTICLE III 
The City Mayor and the City Vice Mayor 
SEC. 9. The Ci~V Mayor. - a) The city mayor shall be the chief executive 
of the City. He shall be elected at large by the qualified voters of the City. No 
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person shall be eligible for the position of city mayor unless at the time of election, 
he is at least twenty-one (21) years of age, a resident of the City for at least one (I) 
year prior to his election and a qualified voter therein. He shall hold office for 
three (3) years, unless sooner removed, and shall receive a minimum monthly 
compensation corresponding to Salary Gradc Thirty (30) as prescribed under 
Republic Act No. 6758, otherwise known as the Salary Standardization Law, and 
the implementing guidelines issued pursuant thereto, and such other compensation, 
emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law. 
b) The city mayor, as the chief executive of the city government, shall 
exercise such powers and perform such duties and functions as provided herein: 
l. Exercise general supervision and control over all programs, projects, 
services and activities of the city government, those powers expressly 
granted to him by law, those necessarily implied therefrom as well as powers 
necessary, appropriate or incidental for the efficient and effective 
governance of the City, and those which are essential to the promotion of the 
general welfare and, in this connection, shall: 
(i) Determine the guidelines of city policies and be 
responsible to" the sanggUl11al1g panlungsod for the program of 
government; 
(ii) Direct the formulation of the city development plan with 
the assistance of the city development council and, upon approval 
thereof by the sangguniang panlungsod, implement the same; 
(iii) Present the program of government and propose policies 
and projects for the consideration of the sangguniang panlungsod 
at the opening of the regular session of the sangguniang 
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panlungsod every calendar year and as often as may be deemed 
necessary as the general welfare of the in}labitants and the needs 
onhe city government may require; 
(iv) Initiate ancl propose legislative measures to the 
sangguniang panlungsod, as may be deemed necessary, and 
provide such 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 othelwise provided for in the Local 
Government Code 0 r 1991, as well as those he may be authorized 
by law to appoint; 
(vi) Represent the City in all its business transactions and 
sign on its behalf all bonds, contracts, obligations and such other 
documents upon 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) Detennine the time, manner and place of payments of 
salaries or wages of the officials and employees of the City, 11l 
accordance with law or ordinance; 
(ix) 
Allocate and assign office space to 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 
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the city government, including the offices and officials created 
therein; 
(x) Ensure that all executive officials and employees of the 
City faithfully discharge their duties and functions as provided by 
law and this Act, and cause to be instituted administrative or 
judicial proceedings against any official or employee of the City 
who may have committed an offense in the performance of their 
official duties; 
(xi) Examine the books, records and other documents of all 
offices, officials, agents or employees ofthe City and, in aid of his 
executive powers and authority, require all national officials and 
employees stationed in or assigned to the City to make available 
to him such books, records and other documents in their custody, 
except those classified by law as contidential; 
(xii) Furnish copies of executive orders issued by him to 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 the problems 
and conditions, listen and give appropriate counsel to local 
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 oflife of the inhabitants; 


(xiv) 
Act on leave applications of officials and employees 
appointed by him and the commutation of the monetary value of 
their leave credits in accordance with law; 
(xv) Authorize official trips of city officials and employees 
outside of the City for a period 110t exceeding thirty (30) days; 
(xvi) Call upon any national official or employee stationed 
in or assigned to the City to advise him on matters affecting the 
City and to make recommendations thereon; coordinate with the 
said officials or employees in the fonnulation and 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 their official duties while stationed in or assigned 
to the City; 
(xvii) 
Authorize payments 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 the availability of 
flll1ds; 
(xviii) Solemnize man'iages; 
(xix) Conduct an annual palarong panlungsod which shall 
feature traditional sports and disciplines included in national and 
international games, in coordination with the Department of 
Education (DepEd), the Philippine Sports Commission and other 
related agencies; and 
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(xx) Submit to the provincial governor the following reports: 
an annual report containing a summmy of all matters pertinent to 
the management, administration and development of the City and 
all information and data relative to its political, social and 
economic condition; and supplemental repOlis when unexpected 
events and situations arise at any time during the year, particularly 
when man-made or natural disasters or calamities affect the 
general welfare of the City~ 
2. Enforce all laws and ordinances relative to the governance of the 
City and in the exercise of its appropriate corporate powers as provided for 
under Section 22 of the Local Government Code of ] 99], implement all 
approved policies, programs, projects, services and activities of the City and, 
in addition to the foregoing, shall: 
(i) Ensure that the acts of the City's component barangays 
and of its officials and employees are within the scope of their 
prescribed powers, duties and functions; 
(ii) Call conventions, conferences, seminars or meetings of 
elective or appointive officials of the City, including national 
officials and employees stationed in or assigned to the City, at 
such time and place and on such subject he may deem important 
for the promotion of the general welfare of the local government 
uni t and its inhabitants; 
(iii) Issue such executive orders for the faithful and 
appropriate enforcement and execution oflaws and ordinances; 
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(iv) Be entitled to carry the necessary firearms within his 
territorial jurisdiction after the procurement of Jlecessary permits 
and licenses from duly constituted authorities; 
(v) Act as the deputized representative ofthe National Police 
Commission, formulate the peace and order plan of the City and 
upon its approval, implement the same and as such, exercise 
general and operational control and supervision over the local 
police forces in the City in accordance with Republic Act No. 
6975, otherwise Imown as the "Department of the Interior and 
Local Government Act of 1990;" and 
(vi) Call upon the appropriate law enforcement agencies to 
suppress disorder, riot, lawless violence, rebellion or sedition, or 
apprehend violators of the law when public interest so requires 
and the city police forces are inadequate to cope with the situation 
or the violators; 
3. 
Initiate and maximize the generation of resources and revenues 
and apply the same to the implementation of development plans, program 
objectives and priorities, 
particularly the 
resources 
and 
revenues 
programmed for agro-industrial development and the provision of basic 
services and, relative thereto, shall: 
(i) Require each head of an office or department to prepare 
and submit an estimate of appropriations for the ensuing calendar 
year, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Govemment 
Code of 1991 and other relevant laws; 
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(ii) Prepare and submit to the sanggunian for approval the 
executive and supplemental budgets of the City for the ensuing 
calendar year in the manner provided for under the Local 
Government Code of 1991; 
(iii) Ensure that all taxes and other revenues of the City are 
collected and that city funds are applied to the payment of 
expenses and the settlement of obligations of the City, 
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accordance with law or ordinance; 
(iv) Issue licenses and permits and suspend or revoke the 
same for any violation 0 f the conditions upon which said licenses 
or permits had been issued, pursuant to law or ordinance; 
(v) Issue permits, not requiring approval from any national 
agency, for the holding of activities for any charitable or welfare 
purpose, excluding prohibited games of chance or shows contrary 
to law, public policy and public morals; 
(vi) 
Require owners of illegally constructed houses, 
buildings or structures to obtain the necessary permits, subj ect to 
such fines and penalties as may be imposed by law or ordinance, 
or to make necessary changes in the construction or to order the 
demolition or removal of said houses, buildings or structures 
within the period prescribed by law or ordinance; 
(vii) Adopt adequate measures to safeguard and conserve 
land, mineral, forest, marine and other resources of the City; 
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(viii) Provide efficient and effective property and supply 
management in the City, and protect the funds, credits, fights and 
other pfopelties of the City; and 
(ix) 
Institute or cause to be instituted administrative or 
judicial proceedings for violation of ordinances in the collection 
of taxes, fees or charges, and for the recovery of funds and 
property, and cause the City to be defended against all suits to 
ensure that its interests, resources and rights shall be adequately 
protected; 
4. Ensure the delivery of basic services anel the provision of adequate 
facilities as provided for under Section 17 of the Local Government Code of 
1991 and, in addition thereto, shall: 
(i) Ensure that the construclion and repair of roads, bridges 
and highways funded by the national government shall be, as far 
as practicable, carried out in a spatially contiguous manner and in 
coordination with the construction and repair of the roads and 
bridges of the City and of the province; and 
(ii) 
Coordinate the implementation of technical servIces, 
including public works and infrastructure programs rendered by 
national and provincial offices; and 
(5) Perform such other duties and tunctions and exercise such other 
powers as provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, and 
those that are prescribed by other relevant laws or by ordinance; and 
(c) During his incumbency, the city mayor shall hold office in the city hall. 
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SEC. 10. The Ci(v Vice Mayor. - a) There shall be a city vice mayor who 
shall be elected in the same manner as the city mayor and shall, at the time of his 
election, possess the same qualifications as the city mayor. He shall hold oftice for 
three (3) years, unless sooner removed, and shall receive a minimum monthly 
compensation corresponding to Salary Grade Twenty-six (26) as prescribed under 
the Salary Standardization Law and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant 
thereto, and such other compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be 
determined by law. 
b) The city vice mayor shall: 
1. Be the presiding officer of the sangguniang panlungsod and sign all 
warrants drawn on the city treasury for all expenditures appropriated for the 
operation of the sangguniang panlungsod; 
2. 
Subject to civil service law, rules and regulations, appoint all 
officials and employees, including the secretary of the sangguniang 
panlungsod, except those whose manner of appointment is specifically 
provided for in the Local Government Code of 1991; 
3. Assume the office 0 f the city mayor for the unexpired term of the 
latter in the event of pennanent vacancy, as provided for in Section 44 of the 
Local Government Code of 1991; 
4. Exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions ofthe city 
mayor in case of temporary vacancy; and 
5. PerfOlID such other duties und functions and exercise such other 
powers as provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, and 
those that are prescribed by other relevant laws or by ordinance. 
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ARTICLE IV 
The Sangglllliang Panlungsod 
SEC. 11. Composition and Compensation. - The sangguniang panlungsod, 
the legislative body of the City, shall be composed of the city vice mayor as the 
presiding officer, the twelve (12) regular sanggunian members, the president of the 
city chapter of the liga ng mga bal'angay and the president of the panlungsod na 
pederasyon ng mga sangguniang kabataan, and such other members as may be 
provided for by law. 
The regu lar members of the sanggumang panlungsod, the sectoral 
representatives and other members shall be elected or appointed in the manner as 
may be provided for by law, The elective members ofthe sangguniang panlungsod 
shall possess the qualifications as provided for under Section 39 of the Local 
Government Code of 1991. 
They shall receive a m1l11mUm monthly compensation corresponding to 
Salary Grade Twenty-five (25) as prescribed under the Salary Standardization Law 
and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant thereto, and such other 
compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law. 
SEC. 12. 
Powers, Duties, Functions and Compensation. -
The 
sangguniang panlungsod shall; 
a) 
Approve ordinances and pass resolutions necessary for an efficient and 
effective city government and, in this connection, shall: 
1. 
Review all ordinances approved by the sangguniang barangay and 
executive orders issued by the punong barangay to determine whether these 
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are within the scope of the prescribed powers of the sangguniang barangay 
and of the punong barangay; 
2. 
Maintain peace and order by enacting measures to prevent and 
suppress lawlessness, disorder, riot, violence, rebellion or sedition and 
impose penalties for the violation of said ordinances; 
3. 
Approve ordinances imposing a fine not exceeding Five thousand 
pesos (Php5,OOO.OO) or an imprisonment for a period not exceeding one (1) 
year, or both, at the discretion of the court, for violation of a city ordinance; 
4. 
Adopt measures to protect the inhabitants of the City from hannful 
effects of man-made or natural disasters and calamities, and to provide relief 
services and assistance to victims during and in the aftermath of said disaster 
or calamity and in their return to productive livelihood following said 
events; 
5. Enact ordinances intended to prevent, suppress and impose 
appropriate penalties for habitual drunkenness in public places, vagrancy, 
mendicancy, prostitution, establishment and maintenance of houses of ill 
repute, gambling and other prohibited games of chance, fraudulent devices 
and ways to obtain money or property, drug addiction, maintenance of drug 
dens, drug pushing, juvenile delinquency, the printing, distribution or 
exhibition of obscene or pornographic materials or publications and such 
other activities inimical to the welfare and morals of the inhabitants of the 
City; 
6. Protect the environment. 
Towards this end, it shall set aside a 
reasonable amount from its development funds for the purpose of 
maintaining and enhancing the ecological balance of the City. It may also 
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impose appropJiate penalties for acts which endanger the environment and 
such other activities which result in pollution, eutrophication of rivers and 
other bodies of water, or of ecological imbalance, the tines for which shall 
be used exclusively for the advancement of ecological protection; 
7. Subject to the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991 
and other pertinent laws, determine the powers and duties of officials and 
employees of the City; 
8. 
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 expenditures necessary for the proper conduct of programs, 
projects, services and activities of the city government; 
9. 
Authorize the payment of compensation of a qualified person not in 
the government serviee, who fills up a temporary vaeaney or grant 
honorarium to any qualified offieial or employee designated to fill up a 
temporary vacaney in a concurrent capacity at the rate authorized by law; 
10. Provide a meehanism and the appropriate funds therefor to ensure 
the safety and protection of all city government properties, publie documents 
or records such as those relating to property inventory, land ownership, 
reeords of births, marriages, deaths, assessments, taxation, accounts, 
business permits and such other records and documents of public interest in 
the offices and departments of the city govemment; 
11. When the finances of the city govemment allow, provide for 
additional allowances and other benetits to judges, prosecutors, public 
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elementmy and high school teachers, and other national government officials 
stationed in or assigned to the City; 
12. Provide legal assistance to barangay officials, who in the 
performance of their official duties or on the occasion thereof, have to 
initiate judicial proceedings or defend themselves against legal actions; and 
13. Provide for group insurance or additional insurance coverage for all 
barangay officials, including members ofbarangay tanod brigades and other 
service units, with public or private insurance companies; 
b) 
Generate and maximize the use of resources and revenues for the 
development plans, program objectives and priorities of the City with particular 
attention to agro-industrial development, citywide growth and progress, and the 
provision of basic services and, relative thereto, the sangguniang panlungsod shall: 
1. 
Approve the annual and supplemental budgets of the city 
government and appropriate funds for specific programs, projects, services 
and activities of the City or for other purposes not contrary to law, in order 
to promote the general welfare ofthe City and its inhabitants; 
2. 
Subject to the provisions of Book II of the Local Government 
Code of J 991 and applicable laws and, upon the majority vote of all the 
members of the sangguniang panlungsod, enact ordinances levying taxes, 
fees and charges, prescribing the rates thereof for general and specific 
purposes, and granting tax exemptions, incentives or reliefs; 
3. 
Subject to the provisions of Book II of the Local Government 
Code of 1991 and applicable laws "mel, upon the majority vote of all the 
members of the sangguniang panlungsod, authorize the city mayor to 
negotiate and contract loans and other forms of indebtedness. 
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application for loans or other forms of indebtedness and the terms and 
conditions thereof shall, before approval, be published in a newspaper of 
general circulation in the City. Once approved, the contract covering the 
loans or other forms of indebtedness shall be furnished to any city resident 
requesting a copy thereof, upon payment of reasonable fees; 
4. 
Subject to the provisions of Book II of the Local Government 
Code of 1991 and applicable laws and, upon the majority vote of all 
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. The authorization to Hoat 
bonds or other instruments of indebtedness shall be published in a 
newspaper of general circulation in the City. Once approved, the contract 
covering the floating of bonds or other instruments of indebtedness shall be 
furnished to any city resident requesting a copy thereof, upon payment of 
reasonable fees; 
5. 
Appropriate funds for the construction and maintenance or the 
rental 0 f buildings for the use of the City and, upon the majority vote of all 
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; 
6. Prescribe reasonable limits and restraints on the use of property 
within the jurisdiction of the City; 
7. 
Adopt a comprehensive land-use plan for the City and ensure that 
the formulation, adoption or modification of said plan shall be 
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coordination with the approved provmeial comprehensive land-use plan; 
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8. 
Reclassify lands within the jurisdiction of the City, subject to 
pertinent provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991; 
9. 
Enact integrated zoning ordinances 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 ofthe Fire Code; 
10. Subject to national law, process and approve subdivision plans for 
residential, commercial or industrial purposes and other development 
purposes and to collect processing fees and other charges, the proceeds of 
which shall accrue entirely to the City: Provided, however, That where the 
approval of national agency or office is required, said approval shall not be 
withheld for more than thirty (30) days from receipt of the application. 
Failure to act on the applieation within the period stated above shall be 
deemed as approval thereof; 
ll. With the concurrence of at least two-thirds (2/3) vote of all the 
members of the sangguniang panlungsod, grant tax exemptions, incentives 
or reliefs to entities engaged in community growth-inducing industries, 
subject to the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991; 
12. Grant loans or provide grants to other local government units or to 
national, provincial and city charitable, benevolent or educational 
institutions: Provided, That said institutions are operated and maintained 
within the City; 
13. Regulate the numbering of residential, commercial and other 
buildings; and 
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14. Regulate the inspection, weighing and measunng of articles of 
commerce; 
c) 
Subject to the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991, enact 
ordinances granting franchises and authorizing the issuance of pennits or licenses, 
upon such conditions and for such purposes intended to promote the general 
welfare of the inhabitants of the City and, pursuant to this legislative authority, 
shall: 
1. 
Fix and impose reasonable fees and charges for all servIces 
rendered by the city government to private persons or entities; 
2. 
Regulate or fix license fees for any business or practice of 
profession within the City and the conditions under which the license for 
said business or practice of profession may be revoked, and enact ordinances 
levying taxes thereon; 
3. 
Provide for and set the conditions under which public utilities 
owned by the City shall be operated by the city government and prescribe 
the conditions under which the same may be leased to private persons or 
entities, preferably cooperatives; 
4. 
Regulate the display of and fix the license fees for sIgns, 
signboards or billboards at the place or places where the profession or 
business advertised thereby is, in whole or in part, conducted; 
5. 
Authorize 
and 
license 
the 
establishment, 
operation 
and 
maintenance of -cockpits, regulate cockfighting and commercial breeding 
gamecocks; 
6. 
Subject to the guidelines prescribed by the Department of 
Transportation and Communicatiom: (DOTC), regulate the operation of 
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tricycles and grant franchises for the operation thereof within the territorial 
j uriscJiction of the City; and 
7. 
Upon approval by a majority vote of all the members of the 
sangguniang panlungsod, grant a franchise to any person, partnership, 
corporation or cooperative to do business within the City; establish, 
construct, operate and maintain ferries, wharves, markets or slaughterhouses; 
or undertake such other activities within the City as may be allowed by 
existing laws: Provided, That cooperatives shall be given preference in the 
grant of such franchise; 
d) 
Regulate activities relative to the use of land, buildings and structures 
within the City in order to promote the general welfare and, for the said purpose, 
shall: 
I. 
Declare, prevent or abate any nuisance; 
2. With the concurrence of a majority of the members of the 
sangguniang panlungsod constituting a quorum, deny the entry of legalized 
gambling by ordinance into any part of the City or regulate its location 
within the City; 
3. 
Require that buildings and the premIses thereof and any land 
within the City be kept and maintained in a sanitary condition: 
Impose 
penalties for any violation thereof or, upon failure to comply with the 
requirement, have the work done at the expense of the owner, administrator 
or tenant concerned and require the lilting up of any land or premises to a 
grade necessary for proper sanitation; 
4. 
Regulate the disposal of clinical and other wastes from hospitals, 
clinics and other similar establishments; 
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5. Regulate the establishment, operation and maintenance of cafes, 
restaurants, beerhouses, hotels, motels, inns, pension houses, lodging houses 
and other similar establishments, including tourist guides and transports; 
6. 
Regulate the sale, giving away or dispensing of any intoxicating 
malt, vina, mixed or fennented liquors at any retail outlets; 
7. 
Regulate the establishment and provide for the inspection of steam 
boilers or any heating device in buildings and the storage of inflammable 
and highly combustible materials within the City; 
8. 
Regulate the establishment, operation and maintenance of 
entertainment or amusement facilities, including the theatrical perfonnance, 
circuses, hilliard halls, public dancing schools, public dance halls, sauna 
baths, massage parlors and other places for entertainment or amusement, 
particularly those which tend to disturb the community or annoy the 
inhabitants or require the suspension or suppression of the same; or prohibit 
certain forms of amusement or entertainment in order to protect the social 
and moral welfare of the community; 
9. 
Provide for the impounding of stray animals; regulate the keeping 
of animals in homes or as part of a business, and the slaughter, sale or 
disposition of the same; and adopt measures to prevent and penalize cruelty 
to animals, subject to existing laws, rules and regulations; and 
10. Regulate the establishment, operation and maintenance of funeral 
parlors and burial or cremation of tli,- dead, subject to existing laws, rules 
and regulations; 
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e) 
Approve ordinances which shall ensure the efficient and effective 
delivery of basic services and facilities as provided for under the Local 
Government Code of 1991 and, in addition (0 said services and facilities, shall: 
1. 
Establish markets, slaughterhouses or 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; 
2. 
Regulate the preparation and sale of fish, meat, poultry, vegetables, 
fruits, fresh dairy products and other foodstuffs for public consumption; 
3. 
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 the 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; 
4. 
Regulate traffic on all streets and bridges; prohibit encroachment 
or obstacles thereon and, when necessary in the interest of public welfare, 
authorize the removal of encroachments and illegal constructions in public 
places; 
5. 
Subject to existing laws and when necessary, establish and provide 
for the maintenance, repair and operation of an efficient waterworks system 
to supply water for the inhabitants and to purify the source of the water 
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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 pLirpose, extend the coverage of appropriate 
ordinances over all territory within the drainage area of said water supply 
within one hundred meters (l00 m.) of the reservoir, canal, conduit 
aqueduct, pumping station or watershed used in connection with the water 
service; and regulate the consumption, use or wastage of water and fix and 
collect charges therefor; 
6. 
Regulate the drilling and excavation ofthe ground for the laying of 
water, gas, sewer and other pipes and the construction, repair and 
maintenance of public drains, sewers, cesspools, tunnels and similar 
structures; regulate the placing of poles and the use of crosswalks, curbs and 
gutters; adopt measures to ensure public safety against open canals, 
manholes, live wires and other similar hazards to life and property; and 
regulate the construction and use of private water closets, privies and other 
similar structures in buildings and homes; 
7. 
Regulate the placing, stringing, attaching, installing, repair and 
construction of all gas mains, electric telegraph and telephone wires, 
conduits, meters and other apparatus; and provide for the cOlTection, 
condemnation or removal of the same when found to be dangerous, 
defective or otherwise hazardous to the welfare ofthe inhabitants; 
8. 
Subject to the availability of funds and the existing laws, rules and 
regulations, establish or maintain, or provide for the operation of a city 
college, vocational and technical schools and similar post-secondary 
institutions and, with the approval orthe DepED, the Commission on Higher 
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Education or the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, as 
the case may be, and subject to existing laws on tuition lees, fix and collect 
reasonable tuition fees and other school charges in educational institutions 
supported by the city government; 
9. 
Ensure the physical maintenance of educational institutions under 
the operational control of the City and the provision of books and other 
capital equipment for the same; 
10. Establish a scholarship fund tor poor but deserving students in 
schools located within its jurisdiction or for students residing within the 
City; 
11. 
Approve measures and adopt quarantine regulations to prevent the 
introduction and spread of diseases; 
12. 
Provide for an efficient and effective system of solid waste and 
garbage collection and prohibit littering and the placing or throwing of 
garbage, refuse and other filth and wastes; and, for this purpose, provide for 
incentive schemes for industries engaged in the recycling of waste and 
garbage; 
13. Provide for the care of disabled persons, paupers, the aged, the 
sick, persons of unsound mid, abandoned minors, juvenile delinquents, drug 
dependents, abused children and other needy and disadvantaged persons, 
particularly children and the youth below eighteen (18) years of age and, 
subject to the availability offunds, establish and provide for the operation of 
centers and facilities for the said needy and disadvantaged persons; 
14. 
Establish and provide for the maintenance and improvement of 
jails and detention centers, institute a sound jail management program, 
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including a continuing education aud training program for jail personnel 
assigned or detailed in jails and detention centers within the jurisdiction of 
the City, and the provision of separate detention centers for women and 
111111ors; 
15. Establish a city council whose purpose is the promotion of culture 
and the arts, coordinate with government agencies and nongovernmental 
organizations and, subject to the availability of funds, appropriate funds for 
the support and development of the same; 
16. Establish a city council for the elderly which shall formulate 
policies and adopt measures mutually beneficial to the elderly and to the 
community; provide incentives for nongovemmental agencies and entities 
and, subject to the availability of funds, appropriate funds to support 
programs and projects for the benefit of the elderly; and 
17. 
Perform for a social housing fund for the provision of housing for 
the poor and, for this purpose, may allocate a reasonable amount annually 
[or the acquisition of land and development of the same; and 
f) 
Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such powers as 
provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, and those that are 
prescribed by other relevant laws or by ordinance. 
ARTlCLEV 
Process of Legislation 
SEC. 13. Internal Rules of Procedure. - a) On the first regular session 
following the election of its members and. within ninety (90) days thereafter, the 
sangguniang panlungsod shall adopt 0]' update its rules of procedure. 
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b) The rules of procedure shall provide for the following: 
1. The organization of the sanggunian and the election of its officers 
as well as the creation of standing committees which shall include, hut shall 
not be limited to, tbe committees on appropriations, women and family, 
human rights, youth and sports development, environmental protection and 
cooperatives, the general jurisdiction of each committee and the election of 
the chairman and members of each committee; 
2. The order and calendar of business for each session; 
3. The legislative process; 
4. 
The parliamentary procedures, which include the conduct of 
members during sessions; 
5. The discipline of members for disorderly behavior and absences 
without justifiable cause for four (4) consecutive sessions for which they 
may be censured, reprimanded or excluded from the sessions, suspended for 
not more than sixty (60) days or expelled: Provided, That the penalty oC 
suspension or expulsion shall require the concurrence of at least two-thirds 
(2/3) vote of all the sangguniang members: Provided, further, That a 
member convicted by final judgment to imprisonment of at least one (1) 
year for any crime involving moral turpitude shall be automatically 
expelled from the sanggunian; and 
6. Such other rules as the sanggunian may adopt. 
SEC. 14. Full Disclosure of Financial and Business Interests of 
Sallggulliallg P(llllullgsO(/ Members.~- a) 
Every sangguniang panlungsod 
member shall, upon assumption to office, make a full disclosure of his business 
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and financial interests. He shall also disclose any professional relationship or any 
relation by affinity or consanguinity within the fOUl1h civil degree, which he may 
have with any person, firm or entity affected by any ordinance or resolution under 
consideration by the sanggunian of which he is a member, which relationship may 
result in conflict of interests. Such relationship shall include: 
1. 
Ownership of stock or capital, Of investment in the entity or firm to 
which the ordinance or resolution may apply; and 
2. 
Contracts or agreements with any person or entity which the ordinance 
or resolution under consideration may affect. 
In the absence of specific constitutional or statutory provisions applicable to 
this situation, "conflict of interest" refers in general to one where it may be 
reasonably deduced that a member of a sanggunian may not act in the public 
interest due to some private, pecuniary or other personal considerations that may 
tend to affect his judgment to the prejudice of the service or the public. 
(b) The disclosure required under this Act shall be made in writing and 
submitted to the secretaty of the sanggunian or the secretary of the committee of 
which he is a member. The disclosure shall, in all cases, form part of the record of 
the proceedings and shall be made in the following manner: 
I. 
Disclosure shall be made before the member patticipates in the 
deliberations on the ordinance or resolution under consideration: Provided, 
That if the member did not participate during the deliberations, the 
disclosure shall be made before voting on the ordinance or resolution on 
second and third readings; and 
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2. 
Disclosure shall be made when a member takes a position or 
makes a privilege speech on a matter that may affect the business interest, 
financial connection or professional relationship described therein. 
SEC. 15. 
Sessions. -
a) On the first day of the sessIOn immediately 
following the election of its members, the sanggumang panlungsod shall, by 
resolution, fix the day, time and place of its sessions. The minimum number of 
regular sessions shall be once a week. 
b) When the public interest so demands, special sessions may be called by 
the city mayor or by a majority of the members of the sanggunian. 
c) All sanggunian sessions shall be open to the public unless a closed-door 
session is ordered by an affirmative vote of the majority of the members present, 
there being a quolUm, in the public interest or for reasons of security, decency or 
morality. No two (2) sessions, regular or special, may be held in a single day. 
d) In the case of special sessions of the sanggunian, a written notice to the 
members shall be served personally at the member's usual place of residence at 
least twenty-four (24) hours before the special session is held. 
Unless otherwise concurred in by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the sanggunian 
members present, there being a quorum, no other matters may be considered at a 
special session except those stated in the notice. 
e) The sanggunian shall keep a journal and a record of its proceedings 
which may be published upon a resolution o[the sanggunian panlungsod. 
SEC. 16. Quorum. - a) A majority of all the members of the sanggunian 
who have been elected and qualified shall constitute a quorum to transact official 
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business. Should a question of quorum be raised during a session, the presiding 
officer shall immediately proceed to call the roll of the members and thereafter 
alU10unce the result. 
b) Where there is no quorum, the presiding officer may declare a recess 
until such time a quorum is constituted, or a majority of the members present may 
adjourn from day to day and may compel the immediate attendance of any member 
absent without justifiable cause by designating a member or members of the 
sanggunian to be assisted by a member or members of the police force assigned in 
the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Imus, to arrest the absent member and 
present him at the session. 
c) If there is still no quorum despite the enforcement of the immediately 
preceding subsection, no business shall be transacted. The presiding officer, upon 
proper motion and duly approved by the members present, shall then declare the 
session adjourned for lack of qUOlum. 
SEC. 17. Approval of Ordinances. -- a) Every ordinance enacted by the 
sangguniang panlungsod shall be presented to the city mayor. If the city mayor 
approves the same, he shall affix his signature on each and every page thereof; 
otherwise, he shall veto it and return the same with his objections to the 
sanggunian, which may proceed to reconsider the same. The sanggunian may 
override the veto of the city mayor by two-thirds (2/3) vote of all its members, 
thereby making the ordinance or resoluti.on effective for all legal intents and 
purposes. 
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b) The veto shall be communicated by the city mayor to the sanggunian 
within ten (10) days; otherwise, the ordinance shall be deemed approved as if he 
signed it. 
SEC. 18. Veto Power of the City Mayor. - a) The city mayor may veto any 
ordinance of the sangguniang panlungsod on the ground that it is ultra vires or 
prejudicial to public welfare, stating his reasons thereof in writing. 
b) The city mayor shall have the power to veto any particular item or items 
of an appropriations ordinance, an ordinance or resolution adopting a local 
development plan, any public investment program or an ordinance directing the 
payment of money or creating liability. In such case, the vetoed item or items shall 
not take effect unless the sangguniang panlungsod overrides the veto in the manner 
herein provided; otherwise, the item or items in the appropriations ordinance of the 
previous year corresponding to those vetoed, if any, shall be deemed enacted. 
c) The city mayor may veto an ordinance or resolution only once. The 
sanggunian may ovenide the veto by two-thirds (2/3) vote of all its members, 
thereby making the ordinance effective even without the approval of the city 
mayor. 
SEC. 19. Review o.fCity Ordinances by the Sanggufliang Pan/a/awigan. --
a) Within tlu'ee (3) days after approval, the secretary of the sangguniang 
panlungsod shall forward 10 the sangguniang panlalawigan for review, copies of 
approved ordinances and resolutions approving the locaJ development plans and 
public investment programs formulated by the local development councils. 
b) Within thirty (30) days after receipt of copies of such ordinances and 
resolutions, the sangguniang panlalawigan shall examine the documents or 
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transmit them to the provincial attorney or the provincial prosecutor for prompt 
examination. The provincial attorney or the provincial prosecutor shall, within a 
period of ten (10) days from receipt of the documents, inform the sangguniang 
panlalawigan in writing of his comments or recommendations, which may be 
considered by the sangguniang panlalawigan in making its decision. 
c) 
If the sangguniang panlalawigan finds that such an ordinance or 
resolution IS beyond the power conferred upon the sangguniang panlungsod 
concerned, it shall declare such ordinance or resolution invalid in whole or in paJi. 
The sangguniang panlaJawigan shall enter its action in the minutes and shall advise 
the corresponding city authorities ofthe action it has taken. 
d) If no action has been taken by the sangguniang panlalawigan within 
thirty (30) days after submission of such an ordinance or resolution, the same shall 
be presumed consistent with law and therefore valid. 
SEC. 20. 
Review of Barangay Ordinances by the Sangguniang 
Panlungsod. - a) Within ten (10) days after 
the enactment, the sangguniang 
barangay shall furnish copies of all barangay ordinances to the sangguniang 
panlungsod for review as to whether the ordinance is consistent with law and city 
ordinances. 
b) If the sangguniang panlungsod fails to take action on barangay ordinances 
within thirty (30) days from receipt thereof: the same shall be deemed approved. 
c) If the sangguniang panlungsod finds the barangay ordinance inconsistent 
with law or city ordinances, the sangguniang panlungsod shall, within thirty (30) 
days from receipt thereof, return the same with comments and recommendations to 
the sangguniang barangay concerned for adjustment, amendment or modification; 
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in which case, the effectivity of the barangay ordinance is suspended until such 
time as the revision called for is effected. 
SEC. 21. Enforcement of Disapproved Ordinances or Resolutions. - Any 
attempt to enforce any ordinance or any resolution approving the local 
development plan and public investment program after disapproval thereof shall be 
sufficient ground for the suspension or dismissal of the official or employee 
concemed. 
SEC. 22. Effectivity of Ordinances or Resolutions. - a) Unless otherwise 
stated in the ordinance or the resolution approving the local development plan and 
public investment program, the same shall take effect after ten (l0) days from the 
date a copy thereof is posted in a bulletin board at the entrance of the city hall and 
in at least two (2) other conspicuous places in the City ofImus. 
b) The secretary of the sangguniang panlungsod shall cause the posting of 
an ordinance or resolution in the bulletin board at the entrance of the city hall and 
in at least two (2) other conspicuous places in the City of Imus not later than five 
(5) days after approval thereof. The text of the ordinance or resolution shall be 
disseminated and posted in Filipino or English and in the language or dialect 
understood by a majority of the people in the City, and the secretary of the 
sangguniang panlungsod shall record such fact in a book kept for the purpose, 
stating the dates of approval and posting. 
c) The main features of the ordinance or resolution duly enacted or adopted 
shall, in addition to being posted, be published once in a local newspaper of 
general circulation within the City: Provided, That in the absence thereof, the 
ordinance or resolution shall be published In any newspaper of general circulation: 
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Provided, further, That the gist of all ordinances with penal sanctions shall also be 
published in a newspaper of general circulation. 
ARTICU~VI 
Succession for Elective City Officials 
SEC. 23. Permanent Vacancy in the Offices of the City Mayor and the 
City Vice Mayor. "- a) If a permanent vacancy occurs in the office of the city 
mayor, the city vice mayor shall become the city mayor. If a pennanent vacancy 
occurs in the office of the city vice mayor, the highest ranking sangguniang 
panlungsod member, or in case of his pennanent incapacity, the second highest 
ranking sangguniang panlungsod member shall become the city vice mayor, as the 
case may be. 
Subsequent vacancies in the said office shall be filled 
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automatically by the other sangguman members according to their ranking as 
defined herein. 
b) A tie between or among the highest ranking sangguniang panlungsod 
members shall be resolved by drawing of lots. 
c) The successors as defined herein shall serve only the unexpired terms of 
their predecessors. 
For purposes of this Act, a permanent vacancy arises when an elective local 
ot'ficial fills in a higher vacant office, refuses to assume office, fails to qualify, 
dies, is removed from office, voluntarily resigns or is otherwise pennanently 
incapacitated to discharge the function of his office. 
For purposes of succession as provided for tn this Act, ranking in the 
sanggunian shall be determined on the basis of the propOliion of votes obtained by 
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each winning candidate to the total number of registered voters in the City in the 
immediately preceding local election. 
SEC. 24. 
Permanent Vacancies in the Sangguniang Panlungsod. -
Permanent vacancies in the sangguniang panlungsod where automatic succession 
as provided above does not apply shall be filled in by appointments in the 
following manner: 
a) The provincial governor shall make the aforesaid appointments; 
b) Only the nominee of the political party under which the sanggunian 
member concerned had been elected shall be appointed in the manner herein 
provided. The appointee shall come from the same political party as that of the 
sanggunian member who caused the vacancy and shall serve the unexpired term of 
the vacant office. 
Tn the appointment herein mentioned, a nomination and a certificate of 
membership of the appointee from the highest official of the political party 
concemed are conditions sine qua non, and any appointment without such 
nomination and certification shall be null and void ab initio and shall be a ground 
for administrative action against the ot1icial responsible therefor; 
c) 
In case the permanent vacancy is caused by a sanggunian member who 
does 110t belong to any political party, the city mayor shall, upon the 
recommendation of the sangguniang panlungsod, appoint a qualified person to fill 
in the vacancy; and 
d) In case of vacancy in the representation of the youth, the barangay and 
other sectors in the sangguniang panlungsod, said vacancy shall be filled in 
automatically by the official next-in-rank of the organization concerned. 
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SEC. 25. Tempormy Vacancy in the Office of the City Mayor. - a) When 
the city mayor is temporarily incapacitated to perform his duties for physical or 
legal reasons such as, but not limited to, leave of absence, travel abroad and 
suspension from ofTice, the city vice mayor shall automatically exercise the powers 
and perform the duties and functions of the city mayor, except the power Lo 
appoint, suspend or dismiss employees which can only be exercised ifthe period of 
temporary incapacity exceeds thirty (30) working days. 
b) 
Said temporary incapacity shall terminate upon submission to the 
sangguniang panlungsod of written declaration by the city mayor that he has 
reported back to office. In case where the temporary incapacity is due to legal 
cause, the city mayor shall also submit necessary documents showing the said legal 
cause no longer exists. 
c) When the city mayor is traveling within the country but outside the 
territorial jurisdiction for a period not exceeding three (3) consecutive days, he 
may designate in writing the officer-in-charge of his office. Such authorization 
shall specify the powers and functions that the local official concerned shall 
exercise in the absence of the city mayor, except the power to appoint, suspend or 
dismiss employees. 
d) In the event, however, that the city mayor fails or refuses to issue such 
authorization, the city vice mayor or the highest ranking sangguniang panlungsod 
member, as the case may be, shall have the right to assume the powers, duties and 
functions of the said office on the fourth (4th) day of absence of the city mayor 
subject to the limitations provided in subsection (c) hereof. 
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e) Except as provided above, the city mayor shall, in no case, authorize any 
local official to assume the powers, duties and tunctions of the office other than the 
city vice mayor or the highest ranking sangguniang panlungsod member, as the 
case may be. 
ARTICLE vn 
THE APPOiNTIVE OFFICIALS OF THE CITY; 
THEIR QUALlFICA nONS, POWERS AND DUTIES 
SEC. 26. The Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlul1gsod. -
a) 
There shaH be a secretary to the sangguniang panlungsod who shall be a 
career official with the rank and salary equal to a head of a depmiment or office 
who shall be appointed by the city mayor with the concurrence of a majority of all 
sanggumang panlungsod members, subject to civil service law, rules and 
regulations. 
b) 
No person shall be appointed secretary to the sangguniang panlungsod 
unless he is a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral 
character, preferably, a holder of a master's degree in law, commerce or public 
administration from a recognized college or university and a first grade civil 
service eligible or its equivalent. 
c) 
The secretary to the sanggumang panlungsod shall receIVe such 
compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law. 
d) 
The secretary to the sanggunian shall take charge of the office of the 
sanggulliang panlullgsod, and shall: 
1. Attend meetings of the sanggU11lang panlungsod and keep a 
journal of its proceedings; 
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2. Keep the seal of the City and affix the same with his signature to 
all ordinances, resolutions and other official acts of the sangguniang 
panlungsod and present the same to the presiding officer for his signature; 
3. Forward to the city mayor for approval copies of ordinances 
enacted by the sangguniang panlungsod, duly certified by the presiding 
officer , 
4. Forward to the sangguniang panlalawigan copies of duly approved 
ordinances in the manner as provided in Section 56 under Book I of the 
Local Government Code of 1991; 
5. Furnish, upon request of any interested patiy, certified copies of 
records of public character in his custody, upon payment to the city treasurer 
of such fees as may be prescribed by ordinance; 
6. 
Record in a book kept for the purpose, all ordinances and 
resolutions enacted or adopted by the sangguniang panlungsod, with the 
dates of passage and publication thereof; 
7. 
Keep his office and all nonconfidential records therein open to 
the public during usual business hours; 
8. 
Translate into the dialect used by a majority of the inhabitants all 
ordinances and resolutions immediately after their approval and cause the 
publication of the same together with the original version in the manner 
provided [or under the Local Government Code of 1991; 
9. 
Take custody of the local archives and, where applicable, the 
local library and annually account for the same; 
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10. Perf0D11 such other duties and functions and exercise such other 
powers as provided for under the Local Govemment Code of 1991, and 
those that are prescribed by other relevant laws or by ordinance. 
SEC. 27. The Ci(y Treasurer. -- a) The city treasurer shall be appointed by 
the Secretary of Finance from a list of at least three (3) ranking eligible 
recommendees of 
the city mayor, subject to civil service law, rules and 
regulations. 
b) The city treasurer shall be under the administrative supervision of the 
city mayor, to whom he shall report regularly on the tax collection efforts of the 
City. 
c) No person shall be appointed city treasurer unless he is a citizen of the 
Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, a holder of a college 
degree preferably in commerce, public administration or law from a recognized 
college or university and a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He 
must have acquired experience in treasury or accounting service for at least five (5) 
years. 
d) The city treasurer shall recelve such compensation, emoluments and 
allowances as may be determined by law. 
e) The city treasurer shall take charge ofthe city treasury office, and shall: 
1. Advise the city mayor, the sangguniang panlungsod and other 
local government and national officials concerned regarding disposition of 
local government funds and on such other matters relative to public finance; 
2. Take custody and exercise proper management ofthe funds of the 
City; 
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3. Take charge of the disbursement of all funds of the City and other 
funds, the custody of which may be entrusted to him by law or other 
competent authority; 
4. Inspect private commercial and industrial establishments within 
the jurisdiction of the City in relation to the implementation of tax 
ordinances, pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Code of 
1991 ; 
5. 
Maintain and update the tax information system of the City; and 
6. 
Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other 
powers as provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, and 
those that are prescribed by law or ordinance. 
SEC. 28. The Assistant Ci~y Treasurer. - a) The assistant city treasurer 
may be appointed by the Secretary of Finance from a list of at least three (3) 
ranking eligible recommendees of the city mayor, subject to civil service law, rules 
and regulations. 
b) No person shall be appointed assistant city treasurer unless he is a 
citizen ofthe Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, a holder 
of a degree preferably in commerce, public administration or law from a 
recognized college or university and a first grade civil service eligible or its 
equivalent. He must have acquired at least three (3) years experience in treasury or 
accounting. 
c) The assistant city treasurer shall receIve such other compensation, 
emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law. 
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d) The assistant city treasurer shall assist the city treasurer and perfonn 
such other duties as the latter may assign to him. 
He shall have authority to 
administer oaths conceming notices and notifications to those delinquent in the 
payment of the real property tax and concerning official matters relating to the 
accounts of the city treasurer or otherwise arising from the offices of the city 
treasurer and the city assessor. 
SEC. 29. The Ci(v Assessor. - a) The city assessor must be a citizen ofthe 
Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, a holder of a college 
degree preferably in civil or mechanical engineering, commerce or any other 
related course from a recognized college or university and a first grade civil service 
eligible or its equivalent. He must have acquired experience on real property 
assessment work or in any related field for at least five (5) years immediately 
preceding the date of his appointment. 
b) The city assessor shall receive such compensation, emoluments and 
allowances as may be determined by law. 
shall: 
c) The city assessor shall take charge of the city assessor's office, and 
I . 
Ensure that all laws and policies governing the appraisal and 
assessment of real properties for taxation purposes are properly executed; 
2. 
Initiate, review and recommend changes in policies and 
objectives, plans and programs, techniques, procedures and practices in the 
evaluation and assessment of real properties for taxation purposes; 
3. 
Establish a systematic method of real property assessment; 
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4. 
Install and maintain real property identification and accounting 
systems; 
5. 
Prepare, install and maintain a system of tax mapping, showing 
graphically all properties subject to assessment and gather all data 
concerning the same; 
6. 
Conduct frequent physical surveys to verify and determine 
whether all real properties within the City are properly listed in the 
assessment rolls; 
7. 
Exercise the functions of appraisal and assessments primarily for 
taxation purposes of all real properties in the City; 
8. 
Prepare a schedule of the fair market value of the different 
classes of real properties in accordance with the provisions of the Local 
Government Code of 1991; 
9. 
Issue, upon request of any interested party, certified copies of 
assessment upon payment of a service charge or fee to the city treasurer; 
10. Submit every semester a report of all assessments as well as 
cancellations and modifications of assessments to the city mayor and the 
sangguniang panlungsod; and 
11. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other 
powers as provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, and 
those that are prescribed by law or ordinance. 
SEC. 30. The Assistant City Assessor. - a) The assistant city assessor must 
be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, a 
holder of a college degree preferably in civil or mechanical engineering, commerce 
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or any related course from a recognized college or university and a first grade civil 
service eligible or its equivalent. He must have acquired experience in assessment 
or in any related tield for at least three (3) years immediately preceding the date of 
his appointment. 
b) The assistant city assessor shall receive such compensation, emoluments 
and allowances as may be determined by law. 
c) The assistant city assessor shall assist the city assessor and perform such 
other duties as the latter may assign to him. He shall have authority to administer 
oaths on all declarations of real property for purposes of assessment. 
SEC. 31. The City Accountant. - a) The city accountant must be a citizen 
of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character and a certified 
public accountant. He must have acquired experience in the treasury or accounting 
services for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his 
appointment. 
b) The city accountant shall receive such compensation, emoluments and 
allowances as may be determined by law. 
c) The city accountant shall take charge of both the office of the accounting 
and internal audit services, and shall: 
l. 
Install and maintain an internal audit system in the City; 
2. 
Prepare and submit financial statements to the city mayor and to 
the sangguniang panlungsod; 
3. 
Apprise the sangguniang panlungsod and other officials on the 
financial condition and operation of the City; 
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4. 
Celiify to the availability of budgetary allotment ii'om which 
expenditures and obligations may be properly charged; 
5. 
Review suppOliing documents before the preparation of vouchers 
to determine the completeness of requirements; 
6. 
Prepare statements of cash advances, liquidations, salaries, 
allowances, reimbursements and remittances pertaining to the City; 
7. 
Prepare statements of journal vouchers and liquidations of the 
same and other adjustments related thereto; 
8. 
Post individual disbursements to the subsidiary ledger and index 
cards' , 
9. 
Maintain individual ledgers for officials and employees of the 
City peliaining to payrolls and deductions; 
10. Record and post in index cards details of purchased furniture, 
fixtures and equipment, including disposal thereof, if any; 
11. Account for all issued requests for obligations and maintain and 
keep all records and reports related thereto; 
12. Prepare journals and the analysis of obligations and maintain and 
keep all records and reports related thereto; and 
13. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other 
powers as provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, and 
those that are prescribed by law or ordinance. 
SEC. 32. The City Engineer. - a) The city engineer must be a citizen of the 
Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character and a licensed civil 
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engmeer. J-Ie must have acquired experience in the practice of his profession for at 
least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his appointment. 
b) The city engineer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and 
allowances as may be determined by Jaw. 
shall: 
c) The city engineer shall take charge of the city engineering office, and 
1. Initiate, rev leW and recommend changes in policies and 
objectives, plans and programs, techniques, procedures and practices 111 
infrastructure development and public works, in general, ofthe City; 
2. Advise the city mayor on infrastructure, public works and other 
engineering matters; 
3. Administer, coordinate, supervIse and control the construction, 
maintenance, improvement and repair of roads, bridges, other engineering 
and public works projects of the City; 
4. Provide engineering services to the City, including investigations 
and 
surveys, 
engmeenng designs, 
feasibility 
studies 
and 
project 
management; and 
5. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other 
powers as provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, and 
those that are prescribed by law or ordinance. 
SEC. 33. The Assistant Ci(v Engineer. - a) The assistant city engineer 
must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, 
a holder of a college degree preferably in civil or mechanical engineering, 
commerce or any related course from a recognized college or university and a first 
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grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must have acquired experience in 
assessment or in any related field for at least three (3) years immediately preceding 
the date of his appointment. 
b) The assistant city engineer shall assist the city engineer and perform 
such other duties as the latter may assign to him. 
c) The assistant city engineer shall receive such compensation, emoluments 
and allowances as may be determined by law. 
SEC. 34. The City Architect. - a) The city architect must be a citizen of the 
Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character and a duly licensed 
architect. 
He must have practiced his profession for at least five (5) years 
immediately preceding the date of his appointment. 
b) The city architect shall receive such compensation, emoluments and 
allowances as may be determined by law. 
c) The city architect shall take charge of the office of the architectural 
planning and design, and shall: 
I. Formulate measures for the consideration of the sanggul1Jang 
panlungsod and provide technical assistance and support to the city mayor in 
carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and the 
provision of adequate facilities relative to architectural planning and design; 
2. Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the 
city mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with 
architectural planning and design programs and projects which the city 
mayor is empowered to implement and which the sangguniang panlungsod 
is empowered to provide for under the Local Government Code of 1991; 
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shall: 
3. In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city architect 
(i) Prepare and recommend, for consideration of the 
sanggunian, the architectural plan and design for the City or a 
part thereof, including the renewal of slums and blighted areas, 
land reclamation activities, the greening of land and appropriate 
planning of marine and foreshore areas; 
(ii) Review and recommend for appropriate action of the 
sanggunian or the mayor, as the case may be, the architectural 
plans 
and 
designs 
submitted 
by 
govemmental 
and 
nongovernmental entities or individuals particularly those for 
undeveloped, underdeveloped and poorly-designed areas; and 
(iii) Coordinate with government, nongovemment entities 
and individuals involved in the aesthetics and the maximum 
utilization of the land and water within the jurisdiction of the 
City, compatible with environmental integrity and ecological 
balance; 
4. Be III the fi"ontline of the delivery of serVlCes involving 
architectural planning and design, particularly those related to the 
redesigning of spatial distribution of basic facilities and physical structures 
during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters or calamities; 
5. Recommend to the sanggtmiang panlungsod and advise the city 
mayor on all matters relative to archi1ectural planning and design as it relates 
to the total socioeconomic development ofthe City; and 
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6. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other 
powers as provided for under the Local Government Code of 1 991, and 
those that are prescribed by law or ordinance. 
SEC. 35. Tlte City Budget Officer. - a) The city budget officer must be a 
citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, a holder 
of a college degree preferably in accounting, economics, public administration or 
any related course from a recognized college or university and a first grade civil 
service eligible or its equivalent. He must have acquired experience in govemment 
budgeting or in any related field for at least five (5) years immediately preceding 
the date of his appointment. 
b) The city budget officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments 
and allowances as may be determined by law. 
shall: 
c) The city budget officer shall take charge of the city budget office, and 
1. Prepare forms, orders and circulars embodying instructions on 
budgetary and appropriation matters for the signature of the city mayor; 
2. Review and consolidate the budget proposals of different 
departments and offices ofthe City; 
3. Assist the city mayor in the preparation of the proposed legislation 
and submit comments and recommendations thereon; 
4. Study and evaluate budgetary implementation of proposed 
legislation and submit comments and recommendations thereon; 
5. Submit periodic budgetary reports to the Department of Budget and 
Management; 
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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 for under the Local Government Code of 1991, and 
those that are prescribed by law or ordinance. 
SEC. 36. 
Tlte 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 good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably in urban 
planning, development studies, economics, public administration or any related 
course from a recognized college or university and a first grade civil service 
eligible or its equivalent. 
He must have acquired experience in development 
planning or in any related field for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the 
date of his appointment. 
b) The city planning and development ofJicer shall receive such 
compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be detennined 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 [or thl') consideration of the City; 
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2. Conduct continuing studies, researches and training programs 
necessary to evolve plans and programs for implementation; 
3. Integrate and coordinate all sectoral plans and studies undertaken 
by the different functional groups or agencies; 
4. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the different 
development programs, projects and activities in the City in accordance with 
the approved development plan; 
5. Prepare comprehensive plans and other development planning 
documents for the consideration of the local development council; 
6. Analyze the income and expenditure pattems, and formulate and 
recommend fiscal plans and policies for the consideration of the finance 
committee of the City as provided for under the Local Govermnent Code of 
1991; 
7. Promote people's participation in development planning within the 
City; 
8. Exercise supervision and control over the secretariat of the local 
development council; and 
9. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other 
powers as provided for under the Local Govenunent Code of 199 I, and 
those that are prescribed by law or ordinance. 
SEC. 37. The City Health Officer. - a) The city health officer must be a 
citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character and a 
licensed medical practitioner. He must have acquired experience in the practice of 
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his profession for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his 
appointment. 
b) The city health officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and 
allowances as may be determined by law. 
c) The city health officer shall take charge of the office of the city health 
services, and shall: 
1. Supervise the personnel and staff of the said office, fonnulate 
program implementation guidelines, and rules and regulations for the 
operation of the said office for the approval of the city mayor in order to 
assist him in the efficient, effective and economical implementation of 
health services programs geared to implement health-related projects and 
activities; 
2. Formulate measures for the consideration of the sanggumang 
panlungsod and provide technical assistance and support to the city mayor in 
carrying out activities to ensure the delivery of basic services and the 
provision of adequate facilities relative to health services provided for under 
Section 17 of the Local Government Code of 1991; 
3. Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city 
mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with health 
programs and projects which the city mayor is empowered to implement and 
which the sangguniang panlungsod is empowered to provide for under the 
Local Government Code of 1991; 
4. In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city health 
officer shall: 
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(i) Formulate and implement policies, plans and projects to 
promote the health ofthe people in the City; 
(ii) Advise the city mayor and the sangguniang panlungsod 
on matters pertaining to health; 
(iii) Execute and enforce all laws, ordinances and regulations 
relating to health; 
(iv) Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod, through the 
local health board, the passage of such ordinance as he may deem 
necessary for the preservation of public health; 
(v) 
Recommend the prosecution of any violation of sanitary 
laws, ordinances or regulations; 
(vi) 
Direct the 
sanitary 
inspection 
of all 
business 
establishments selling food items or providing accommodation, 
such as hotels, motels, lodging houses and the like, in accordance 
with the Sanitation Code; 
(vii) Conduct health infonnation campaIgns and render 
health intelligence services; and 
(viii) Coordinate with other government agencies and 
nongovernment organizations involved in the promotion and 
delivery of health services; 
5. Be in the frontline of the delivery of health services, particularly 
during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters or calamities; 
and 
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6. Perf 01111 such other duties and functions and exercise such other 
powers as provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, and 
those that are prescribed by law or ordinance. 
SEC. 38. The Assistant Ci~y Health Officer. - a) The assistant city health 
officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral 
character and a licensed medical practitioner. He must have acquired experience in 
assessment or in any related field for at least three (3) years immediately preceding 
the date of his appointment. 
b) The assistant city health officer shall assist the city health officer and 
perform such other duties as the latter may assign to him. 
c) The assistant city health officer shall receive a mmllTIUm monthly 
compensation equivalent to Salary Grade Twenty-four (24) as prescribed under the 
Salary Standardization Law and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant 
thereto, and such other compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be 
determined by law. 
SEC. 39. The City Civil Registrar. - a) The city civil registrar must be a 
citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, a holder 
of a college degree [rom a recognized college or university and a first grade civil 
service eligible or its equivalent. 
He must have acquired experience in civil 
registry work for at least five (5) years ;mmediately preceding the date of his 
appointment. 
b) The city civil registrar shall receive such compensation, emoluments and 
allowances as may be determined by law. 
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c) The city civil registrar shall be responsible for the civil registration 
program in the City ofImus pursuant to the Civil Registry Law, the Civil Code and 
other pertinent laws, rules and regulations issued to implement them. 
d) The city civil registrar shall take charge of the office of the city civil 
registrar, and shall: 
1. 
Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the 
city mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with 
the management and administration-related programs and projects which the 
city mayor is empowered to implement and which the sangguniang 
panlungsod is empowered to provide for under the Local Government Code 
of 1991' , 
2. In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city civil 
registrar shall: 
(i) 
Accept all registrable documents and judicial decrees 
affecting the civil status of persons; 
(ii) 
File, keep and preserve in a secure place the books 
required by law; 
(iii) Transcribe and enter immediately upon receipt all 
registrable documents and judicial decrees affecting the civil 
status of persons in the appropriate civil registry books; 
(iv) Transmit to the Office of the Civil Registrar-General 
within the prescribed period duplicate copies of registered 
documents required by law; 
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(v) 
Issue certified transcript or copies of any certificate or 
registered document upon payment of the required fees to the 
treasurer; 
(vi) Receive applications tor the Issuance of a mamage 
license and after determining that the requirements and 
supporting certificates and publication thereof for the prescribed 
period have been complied with, issue the license upon payment 
of the authorized fee to the treasurer; and 
(vii) Coordinate with the National Statistics Office in 
conducting educational campaigns for vital registration and assist 
in the preparation of demographic and other statistics for the City 
ofImus' and 
, 
3. Perfoffi1 such other duties and functions and exercise such other 
powers as provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, and 
those that are prescribed by law or ordinance. 
SEC. 40. The Assistant City Civil Registrar. - a) The assistant city civil 
registrar must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral 
character and a holder of a college degree from a recognized college or university 
and a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must have acquired 
experience in civil registry work or in any related field for at least three (3) years 
immediately preceding the date of his appointment. 
b) The assistant city civil registrar shall assist the city civil registrar and 
perform such other duties as the latter may assign to him. 
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c) The assistant city civil registrar shall receive such compensation, 
emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law. 
SEC. 41. Tlte City Administrator. - a) The city administrator must be a 
citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, a holder 
of a college degree preferably in public administration, law or in any other related 
course from a recognized college or university and a first grade civil service 
eligible or its equivalent. He must have acquired experience in management and 
administrative work for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his 
appointment. 
b) The term of the city administrator IS co-terminus with that of his 
appointing authority. 
c) The city administrator shall receive such compensation, emoluments and 
allowances as may be determined by law. 
d) The city administrator shall take charge of the city administrator's 
office, and shall: 
1. Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city 
mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with the 
management and administration-related programs and projects which the 
city mayor is empowered to implement and which the sangguniang 
panlungsod is empowered to provide for under the Local Govemment Code 
of 1991; 
2. In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city 
administrator shall assist in the coordination of the work of all the officials 
of the City under the supervision, direction and control of the city mayor 
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and, for this purpose, he may convene the chiefs of offices and other 
officials 0 fthe City; 
3. Be in the frontline of the delivery of administrative SUppatt 
services, particularly those related to the situations during and in the 
aftermath of man-made and natural disasters or calamities; 
4. Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city 
mayor on all matters relative to the management and administration of the 
City; and 
5. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other 
powers as provided tor under the Local Government Code of 1991, and 
those that are prescribed by law or ordinance. 
SEC. 42. The City Legal Officer. - a) The city legal offlcer must be a 
citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character and a 
member of the Philippine Bar. He must have practiced his profession for at least 
five (5) years immediately preceding the dale of his appointment. 
b) The term of the city legal officer shall be coterminus with that of his 
appointing authority. 
c) The city legal officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and 
allowances as may be determined by law. 
d) The city legal officer, the chief legal counsel of the City, shall take 
charge of the office o[the city legal service) and shall: 
1. F ol'mulate measures for the consideration of the sanggul1!ang 
panlungsod and provide legal assistance and support to the city mayor in 
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canying out the delivery of basic services and the provision of adequate 
[acilities; 
2. Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city 
mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with 
programs and projects related to legal services which the city mayor is 
empowered to implement and which the sangguniang panlungsod IS 
empowered to provide for under the Local Government Code of 1991; 
3. In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city legal 
officer shall: 
(i) Represent the City in all civil actions and special 
proceedings wherein the City or any official thereof, III his 
official capacity, is a party: 
Provided, That, in actions or 
proceedings where the City is a party adverse to the provincial 
government or to another component city or municipality, a 
special legal officer may be employed to represent the adverse 
patty; 
(ii) 
When required by the city mayor or sanggunian, draft 
ordinances, contracts, bonds, leases and other instruments 
involving any instruments already drawn; 
(iii) Render his opinion in writing on any question of law 
when requested to do so by the city mayor or sanggunian; 
(iv) Investigate or cause to be investigated any local 
official or employee for administrative neglect or misconduct in 
office and recommend the appropriate action to the city mayor or 
sanggunian, as the case may be; 
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(v) 
Investigate or cause to be investigated any person, firm 
or cotporation holding any franchise or exercising any public 
privilege for failure to comply with any term or condition in the 
grant of such franchise or privilege, and recommend appropriate 
action to the city mayor or sangguniang panlungsod, as the case 
may be; 
(vi) When directed by the city mayor or sanggUl11an, 
initiate and prosecute, in the interest of the City, any civil action 
on any bond, lease or other contract upon any breach or violation 
thereof; and 
(vii) Review and submit recommendations on ordinances 
approved and executive orders issued by component units; 
4. Recommend measures to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise 
the city mayor on all matters related to upholding the rule of law; 
5. Be in the frontline of protecting human rights and prosecuting any 
violations thereot~ particularly those which occur during and in the aftermath 
of man-made and natural disasters or calamities; and 
6. 
PerfOlID such other duties and functions and exercise such other 
powers as provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, and 
those that are prescribed by law or ordinance. 
SEC. 43. The City Social Welfare llnd Development Officer. - a) The city 
social welfare and development officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a 
resident of the City, of good moral character, a duly licensed social worker or a 
holder of a college degree preferably in sociology or any other related course from 
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• 
a recognized college or university and a first grade civil serVlce eligible or its 
equivalent. He must have acquired experience in the practice of social work for at 
least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his appointment. 
b) The city social welfare and development officer shall receive such 
compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law. 
c) The city social welfare and development officer shall take charge of the 
office of social welfare and development, and shall: 
1. Formulate measures for the approval of the sanggumang 
panlungsod and provide technical assistance and support to the city mayor in 
carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and the 
provision of adequate facilities relative to social welfare and development 
services; 
2. Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city 
mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with social 
welfare programs and pr(\jects which the city mayor is empowered to 
implement and which the sangguniang panlungsod is empowered to provide 
for under the Local Government Code of 1991; 
3. 
In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city social 
welfare and development offtcer shall: 
(i) IdentifY the basic needs of the needy, the disadvantaged 
and the impoverished and develop and implement appropriate 
measures to alleviate their problems and improve their living 
conditions; 
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(ii) Provide relief and appropriate CriSIS intervention for 
victims of abuse and exploitation and recommend appropriate 
measures to deter further abuse and exploitation; 
(iii) Assist the city mayor in implementing the barangay level 
program for the total development and protection of children up to 
six (6) years of age; 
(iv) Facilitate the implementation of welfare programs for 
the differently-abled, elderly and victims of drug addition, the 
rehabilitation of prisoners and parolees, the prevention of juvenile 
delinquency and such other activities which would eliminate or 
minimize the ill-effects of poverty; 
(v) 
Initiate and support youth welfare program that will 
enhance the role ofthe youth in nation-building; and 
(vi) Coordinate 
with 
government 
agencies 
and 
nongovernmental organizations which have for their purpose the 
promotion and protection of all the needy, disadvantaged, 
underprivileged or impoverished groups or individuals, particularly 
those identified to be vulnerable and high-risk to exploitation, 
abuse and neglect; 
4. Be in the frontline of the delivery of services particularly those 
which have to do with the immediate relief and assistance during and in the 
aftermath of man-made and natural disasters or calamities; 
5. Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city 
mayor on all other matters related to social welfare and development 
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services which will Improve the livelihood and living conditions of the 
inhabitants; and 
6. Perform such other duties and functions and exercIse such other 
powers as provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, and 
those that are prescribed by law or ordinance. 
SEC. 44. 
The City Veterinarian. -- a) The city veterinarian must be a 
citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character and a 
licensed doctor of veterinary medicine. He must have practiced his profession for 
at least three (3) years immediately preceding the date of his appointment. 
b) 
The city veterinarian shall receive such compensation, emoluments 
and allowances as may be determined by law. 
c) 
The city veterinarian shall take charge of the office of veterinary 
services, and shall: 
I. 
Formulate measures for consideration of the sangguniang 
panlungsod and provide technical assistance and support to the city mayor in 
carrying out measures to enSllre the delivery of basic services and the 
provision of adequate facilities; 
2. 
Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the 
city mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with 
veterinary-related activities which the city mayor is empowered to 
implement and which the sangguniang panlungsod is empowered to provide 
for under the Local Government Code of 1991; 
3. 
In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city 
veterinarian shall: 
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(i) Advise the city mayor on all matters peliaining to the 
slaughter of animals for human consumption and the regulation 
of slaughterhouses; 
(ii) Regulate the keeping of domestic animals; 
(iii) Regulate and inspect poultry, milk and dairy products 
for public consumption; 
(iv) Enforce all laws and regulations for the prevention of 
cruelty to animals; and 
(v) Take the necessary measures to eradicate, prevent or 
cure all forms of animal diseases; 
4. 
Be in the frontline of veterinary-related activities, such as the 
outbreak of highly contagious and deadly diseases and in situations resulting 
in the depletion of _ animals for work and for human consumption, 
particularly those arising from and in the aftermath of man-made and natural 
disasters or calamities; 
5. 
Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city 
mayor on all matters relative to veterinary services which will increase the 
number and improve the quality of livestock, poultry and other domestic 
animals used for work or for human consumption; and 
6. 
Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other 
powers as provided for under the Local Government Code of 199], and 
those that are prescribed by law or ordinance. 
SEC. 45. The City General Services Officer. - a) The city general services 
officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good 1110ral 
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character, a holder of a college degree in public administration, business 
administration or management from a recognized college or university and a first 
grade civil service eligible or its equivalent He must have acquired experience in 
general services, including management of supply, solid waste disposal and 
general sanitation for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his 
appointment. 
b) 
The city general services officer shall receive such compensation, 
emoluments and allowances as may be detClmined by law. 
c) 
The city general services officer shall take charge of the office of the 
general services, and shall: 
1. 
Formulate measures for the consideration of the sangguniang 
panlungsod and provide technical assistance and support to the city mayor in 
carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and the 
provision of adequate facilities which require general services expertise and 
technical support services; 
2. 
Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the 
city mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with 
the general services suppOliive of the welfare of the inhabitants of the City 
which the city mayor is empowered to implement and which the 
sangguniang panhmgsod IS empowered to provide for under the Local 
Government Code of 1991; 
3. 
In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city 
general services officer shall: 
(i) Take custody of and be accountable for all properties, 
real or personal, owned by the City and those granted to it in the 
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form of donation, reparation, assistance and counterpart of joint 
projects; 
(ii) With the approval of the city mayor, assign building or 
land space to local officials or other public officials which, by 
law, are entitled to space; 
(iii) Recommend to the city mayor the reasonable rental 
rates for local government properties, whether real or personal, 
which will be leased to public or private entities, owned by the 
City; 
(iv) Recommend to the city mayor reasonable rental rates 
for private properties which may be leased for the official use of 
the City; 
(v) Maintain and supervise janitorial, security, landscaping 
and other related services in all local government public 
buildings and other real property, whether owned or leased by the 
City; 
(vi) Collate and disseminate information regarding prices, 
shipping and other costs of supplies and other items commonly 
used by the City; 
(vii) Perform archival and record management with respect 
to records of offices and development of the City; and 
(viii) Perform all other functions pertaining to supply and 
property management and enlorce policies on records creation, 
maintenance and disposal; 
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4. 
Be in the frontline of general services-related activities, such as 
the possible and imminent destruction or damage to records, supplies, 
properties and structure materials or debris particularly during and in the 
aftermath of man-made and natural disasters or calamities; 
5. 
Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city 
mayor on all matters relative to general services; and 
6. 
Perfonn such other duties and functions and exercise such other 
powers as provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, and 
those that are prescribed by law or ordinance. 
SEC. 46. The City Information Officer. - a) The city infonnation officer 
must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, 
a holder of a college degree preferably in journalism or mass communications or 
any related course from a recognized college or university and a first grade civil 
service eligible or its equivalent. He must have acquired experience in writing 
articles and research papers or writing for print, television, broadcast and other 
forms of mass media for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of 
his appointment. 
b) 
The city intormation officer shall receIve such compensation, 
emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law. 
c) 
The city information officer shall take charge of the office on public 
iniormation, and shall: 
1. 
Formulate measures for the consideration of the sangguniang 
panlungsod and provide technical assistance and support to the city mayor in 
providing the infonnation and research data required for the delivery of 
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basic services and the provIsiOn of adequate facilities so that the public 
becomes aware 0 f said services and may fully avail of the same; 
2. 
Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the 
city mayor. implement the same, pmiicularly those which have to do with 
public information and research data to support programs and projects which 
the city mayor is empowered to implement and which the sangguniang 
panlungsod is empowered to provide for under the Local Government Code 
of1991' , 
3. 
In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city 
information officer shall: 
(i) Provide relevant, adequate and timely information to 
the City and its residents; 
(ii) Fumish information and data on the City to government 
agencies or offices as may be required by law or ordinance and 
nongovernmental organizations to be furnished to said agencies 
and organizations; and 
(iii) Maintain effective liaison with the various sectors of 
the community on matters and issues that affect the livelihood 
and the quality of life of the inhabitants and encourage support 
for programs o[the local and national governments; 
4. 
Be in the frontline in providing information during and in the 
aftermath of man-made and natUla! disasters or calamities, with special 
attention to the victims thereof, to help minimize injuries and casualties 
during and after the emergency, and to accelerate relief and rehabilitation; 
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5. 
Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city 
mayor on all matters relative to public information and research data as it 
relates to the total socioeconomic development ofthe City; and 
6. 
Perform such other dutks and functions and exercise such other 
powers as provided for under the Local Govemment Code of 1991, ancl 
those that are prescribed by law or ordinance. 
SEC. 47. 
The City Cooperatives Officer. - a) 
The city cooperatives 
officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral 
character, a holder of a college degree preferably in business administration with 
special training on cooperatives or any related course from a recognized college or 
university and a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must have 
acquired experience in cooperatives development for at least five (5) years 
immediately preceding the date of his appointment. 
b) 
The city cooperatives officer shall receive such compensation, 
emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law. 
c) 
The city cooperatives officer shall take charge of the office for the 
development of cooperatives, and shall: 
1. Fonnulate measures for the consideration of the sanggUl11ang 
panlungsod and provide technical assistance and support to the city mayor in 
carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and the 
provision of facilities through the development of cooperatives, and in 
providing access to such services and facilities; 
2. Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the 
city mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with 
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the integration of cooperatives principles and methods in programs and 
projects which the city mayor is empowered to implement and which the 
sangguniang panlungsod is empowered to provide for under the Local 
Government Code of 1991; 
3. In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city 
cooperatives ofticer shall: 
(i) Assist in the organization of cooperatives; 
(ii) Provide tec1mical and other forms of assistance to 
existing cooperatives to enhance their viability as an economic 
enterprise and social organization; and 
(iii) Assist cooperatives in establishing linkages with 
government 
agencies 
and 
nongovernmental 
organizations 
involved in the promotion and integration of the concept of 
cooperatives in the livelihood of the people and other community 
activities; 
4. 
Be in the frontline of cooperatives organization, rehabilitation 
01' viability enhancement, particularly during and in the aftermath of man-
made and natural disasters or calamities, to aid in their survival and, if 
necessary, subsequent rehabilitation; 
5. 
Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city 
mayor on all other matters relative to cooperatives development and viability 
enhancement which will improve the livelihood and the quality of life of the 
inhabitants; and 
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6. 
Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other 
powers as provided for under the Local Govemment Code of 1991, and 
those that are prescribed by law or ordinance. 
SEC. 48. The Ci~y Population Officer. - a) The city population officer 
must be a citizen ofthe Philippines, a resident ofthe City, of good moral character, 
a holder of a college degree preferably with specialized training in popUlation 
development from a recognized college or university and a first grade civil service 
eligible or its equivalent. He must have acquired experience in the implementation 
of programs on population development or responsible parenthood for at least five 
(5) years immediately preceding the date of his appointment. 
b) 
The city population officer shall receive such compensation, 
emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law. 
c) 
The city population officer shall take charge of the office of the 
population development, and shall: 
1. 
Formulate measures for the consideration of the sangguniang 
panlungsod and provide technical assistance and support to the city mayor in 
carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and the 
provision of adequate facilities relative to the integration of the population 
development principles and in providing access to said services and 
facilities; 
2. 
Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the 
city mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with 
the integration of population development principles and methods in 
programs and projects which the city mayor is empowered to implement and 
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which the sangguniang panlungsod is empowered to provide for under the 
Local Government Code of 1991; 
J. 
In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city 
population officer shall: 
(i) 
Assist the city mayor in the implementation of the 
constitutional provisions relative to population development and 
the promotion of responsible parenthood; 
(ii) Establish and maintain an updated data bank for 
program operations, development planning and an educational 
program to ensure people's participation in and understanding of 
population development; and 
(iii) Implement appropriate population training programs 
responsive to the cultural heritage of the inhabitants; and 
4. 
Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other 
powers as provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, and 
those that are prescribed by law or ordinance. 
SEC. 49. 
The City Agriculturist. - a) The city agriculturist must be a 
citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, a holder 
of a college degree preferably in agriculture or any other related course from a 
recognized college or university and a first grade civil service eligible or its 
equivalent. 
He must have practiced his profession in agriculture or acquired 
experience for at least five (5) years preceding the dale of his appointment 
b) 
The city agriculturist shall receive such compensation, emoluments 
and allowances as may be determined by law. 
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c) 
The city agriculturist shall take charge of the office for agricultural 
services, and shall: 
1. 
Formulate measures for the approval of the sanggumang 
panlungsod and provide technical assistance and SUppOlt to the city mayor in 
carrying OLlr measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and the 
provision of adequate facilities relative to agricultural services; 
2. 
Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the 
city mayor, implement the same, pmticularly those which have to do with 
agricultural programs and projects which the city mayor is empowered to 
implement and which the sangguniang panlungsod is empowered to provide 
for under the Local Government Code of 1991; 
3. 
In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city 
agriculturist shall: 
(i) Ensure that maXlmum assistance and access to 
resources 
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agricultural and aquaculture and marine products are extended to 
farmers, fishermen and local entrepreneurs; 
(ii) Conduct or cause to be conducted location-specific 
agricultural researches and assist in making available the 
appropriate technology arising out of and disseminating 
information on basic research on crops, prevention and control of 
plant diseases and pests and other agricultural matters which will 
maximize productivity; 
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(iii) Assist the city mayor m the establishment and 
extension selVlces of demonstration farms on aquaculture and 
marine products; 
(iv) Enforce rules and regulations relating to agriculture 
and aquaculture; and 
(v) Coordinate 
with 
government 
agencIes 
and 
nongovernmental organizations which promote agricultural 
productivity through appropriate technology compatible with 
environmental integrity; 
4. 
Be in the frontline of the delivery of basic agricultural selvices, 
particularly those needed for the survival of the inhabitants during and in the 
aftermath of man-made and natural disasters or calamities; 
5. 
Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city 
mayor on all other matters related to agriculture and aquaculture which will 
improve the livelihood and living conditions of the inhabitants; and 
6. 
Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other 
powers as provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, and 
those that are prescribed by law or ordinance. 
SEC. 50. The City Environment and Natural Resources Officer. - a) The 
city government and natural resources offil~cr must be a citizen of the Philippines, 
a resident of the City, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree 
preferably in environment, forestry, agriculture or any other related course from a 
recognized college or university and a Erst grade civil service eligible or its 
equivalent. 
He must have acquired experience in environment and natural 
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resources management, conservation and utilization work for at least five (5) years 
immediately preceding the date of his appointment. 
b) 
The city environment and natural resources officer shall receive a 
minimum monthly compensation equivalent to Salary Grade Twenty-six (26) as 
prescribed under the Salary Standardization Law, and such compensation, 
emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law. 
c) 
The city environment and natural resources officer shall take charge 
of the office of the environment and natural resources, and shall: 
I. 
Formulate measures for the consideration of the sangguniang 
panlungsod and provide assistance and support to the city mayor in carrying 
out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and the provision of 
adequate facilities relative to environment and natural resources services as 
provided for under Section 17 of the Local Government Code of 1991; 
2. 
Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the 
city mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with 
the environment and natural resources programs and projects which the city 
mayor is empowered to implement and which the sangguniang panlungsod 
is empowered to provide for under the Local Government Code of 1991; 
3. 
In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city 
environment and natural resources officer shall: 
(i) 
Establish, maintain, protect and preserve communal 
forests, 
watersheds, 
tree 
parks, 
mangroves, 
greenbelts, 
commercial forests and similar forest projects like industrial tree 
farms and agro-forestry projects; 
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(ii) Provide extension serVIce to beneficiaries of forest 
development projects and render assistance for natural resources-
related conservation and utilization activities consistent with 
ecological balance; 
(iii) Manage and maintain seedbanks and produce seedlings 
for forest and tree parks; 
(iv) Promote the small-scale m111111g and utilization of 
mineral resources, particularly the mining of gold; and 
(v) Coordinate 
with 
government 
agencies 
and 
nongovernmental organizations 
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the 
implementation of 
measures to prevent and control land, air and water pollution, 
with the assistance of the Department of Environment and 
Natural Resources; 
4. 
Be in the frontline of the delivery of services concerning the 
environment and natural resources, particularly in the renewal and 
rehabilitation of the environment during and in the aftermath of man-made 
and natural disasters or calamities; 
5. 
Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city 
mayor on all matters relative to protection, conservation, maximum 
utilization, application of appropriate technology and other matters related to 
the environment and natural resources; and 
6. 
Perform such other dutic:; and functions and exercise such other 
powers as provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, and 
those that are prescribed by law or ordinance. 
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SEC. 51. The City Tourism Officer. - a) The city tourism officer must be a 
citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, a holder 
of a college degree preferably with specialized training in tourism development 
from a recognized college or university and a first grade civil service eligible or its 
equivalent. He must have acquired experience in the implementation of programs 
on tourism development for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date 
of his appointment. 
b) 
The city tourism officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments 
and allowances as may be detennined by law. 
c) 
The city tourism officer shall take charge of the city tourism office and 
shall assist the city mayor and the local tourism council in developing and 
implementing programs, and shall: 
1 . Encourage the local government unit to enact local legislation 
adopting the Department of Tourism (DOT) accreditation standards for 
tourism facilities and services; 
2. Ensure a pleasant experience and stay of tourists while at the same 
time protecting the interests, welfare and rights of the City; 
3. Develop tourist products and destinations that will benefit the City 
and its local community; 
4. Pursue the implementation of the national tourism master plans, the 
national ecotourism strategy and the area specific plans of the national and 
local government units; 
5. Support the local government unit in promoting festivals, fiestas 
and other tourism-related activities; and 
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6. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other 
powers as provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, and 
those that are prescribed by law or ordinance. 
SEC. 52. Tile Ci(V Human Resource Development Officer. - a) The city 
human resource development officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident 
of the City, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably in 
psychology or any related course from a recognized college or university and a 
first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. 
He must have acquired 
experience in personnel administration. 
b) The city human resource development officer shall receive a minimum 
monthly compensation equivalent to Salm)' Grade Twenty-five (25) as prescribed 
under the Salary Standardization Law, and such compensation, emoluments and 
all9wances as may be determined by law. 
c) The city human resource development officer shall take charge of the 
human resource development office, and shall: 
I. Develop a human resource management program for approval by 
the city mayor and the sangguniang panlungsod; 
2. Assist the city mayor in implementing the city's policies and 
programs relative to recruitment and selection, appointments, training, 
promotion, compensation and other personnel actions involving officials and 
employees of the City; 
3. Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city 
mayor on all matters relative to human resource management and 
development; 
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4. Establish and maintain a sound personnel program for the City 
designed to promote career development and uphold the merit principle in 
the local government service; 
5. Conduct a continuing organizational development of the City, 
with the end in view of instituting effective administrative reforms; and 
6. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other 
powers as provided for under the Local Govemment Code of 1991, and 
those that are prescribed by law or ordinance. 
ARTICLEVm 
The City Fire Station Service, The City Jail 
Service,The City Schools Division And 
The City Prosecution Service 
SEC. 53. The City Fire Station Service. - a) There shall be established in 
the City at least one (l) fire station with adequate personnel, fire fighting facilities 
and equipment, subject to the standards, rules and regulations that may be 
promulgated by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DlLG). 
The City shall provide the necessary land or site of the station. 
b) 
The city fire station service shall be headed by a city fire marshal whose 
qualifications shall be as those provided for under the Philippine National Police 
Law. 
c) 
The city fire station shall be responsible for the provision of various 
emergency selvices such as the rescue and evacuation of injured people at fire-
related incidents and, in general, fire prevention and suppression measures to 
secure the safety of life and property ofthe citizenry. 
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SEC. 54. 
The City Jail Service. - a) There shall be established and 
maintained in the City a secured, clean and adequately equipped jail for the 
custody and safekeeping of prisoners, any fugitive from justice, or person detained 
awaiting investigation or trial or transfer to the national penitentiary, or the violent 
mentally ill person who endangers himself or the safety of others, duly certified as 
such by the proper medical health officer, pending the transfer to a mental 
institution. 
b) The city jail service shall be headed by a city jail warden who must be a 
holder of a Bachelor's degree in psychology, psychiatry, sociology, nursing, social 
work or criminology, who shall assist in the immediate rehabilitation of individuals 
or detention of prisoners. Great care must be exercised so that the human rights of 
these prisoners are respected and protected, and their spiritual and physical well-
being are properly and promptly attended to. Likewise, the City shall ensure that 
proper separate detention centers for juveniles and women are provided for. 
SEC. 55. The City Schools Division. - a) The DepEd shall establish and 
maintain a city schools division of the City of lmus whose area of jurisdiction will 
cover all the school districts within the City. 
b) 
The city schools division shall be headed by a city schools division 
superintendent who must possess the necessary qualifications required by the 
DepEd. 
SEC. 56. The City Prosecution Service. - a) There shall be established in 
the City a prosecution service to be headed by a city prosecutor and such number 
of assistant city prosecutors as may be necessary who shall be organizationally part 
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of the Department of Justice (DOl), and under the supervision and control of the 
Secretary of Justice and whose qualifications, manner of appointment, rank, salary 
and benefits shall be governed by existing laws covering prosecutors inihe DOl 
b) 
The city prosecutor shall handle the criminal prosecution in the 
municipal trial COUtts in the City as well as in the regional trial courts for criminal 
cases originating in the territory orthe City, and shall render to or for the City such 
services as are required by law, ordinance or regulation ofthe DOJ. 
c) 
The Secretary of Justice shall always assure the adequacy and quality of 
prosecution service in the City and for this purpose shall, in the absence or lack or 
insufficiency in number of assistant city prosecutors as provided hereinabove, 
designate from among the assistant provincial prosecutors a sufficient number to 
perform and discharge the functions of the city prosecution service as provided 
hereinabove. 
ARTlCLEIX 
TRANSITORY AND FINAL PROVISIONS 
SEC. 57. Municipal Ordinances Existing at lite Time of the Approval of 
This Act. - All municipal ordinances of the Municipality of lmus existing at the 
time 0 f the approval of this Act shall continue to be in force and effect within the 
City of hnus until the sangguniang panlungsod shall provide otherwise. 
SEC. 58. Plebiscite. - The City of Imus shall acquire corporate existence 
upon the ratification of its creation by a m~iority of the votes cast by the qualified 
voters in a plebiscite to be conducted in the present Municipality of Imus within 
thirty (30) days from the approval of this Act. The expenses for such plebiscite 
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shall be borne by the Municipality of Imus. The Commission on Elections shall 
conduct and supervise such plebiscite. 
SEC. 59. Officials of the Ci()I of [mus. - The present elective officials of 
the Municipality oflmus shall continue to exercise their powers and functions until 
such time that a new election is held and the duly elected officials shall have 
already qualified and assumed their offices. 
The appointive officials and 
employees of the municipality shall likewise continue exercising their functions 
and duties and they shall automatically be absorbed by the city government of 
lmus. 
SEC. 60. Succession Clause. - The City of Imus shall succeed to all the 
assets, properties, liabilities and obligations ofthe Municipality ofImus. 
SEC. 
61. 
Election of Provincial Governor and Sangguniang 
Panlalawigan Members of the Province of Cavite. - The qualified voters of the 
City of Imus shall be qualified to vote and run for any elective position in the 
elections for provincial governor, provincial vice governor, sangguniang 
panlalawigan members and other elective offices for the Province of Cavite. 
SEC. 62. Jurisdiction of the Province of Cavite. - The City of [mus shall, 
unless otherwise provided by law, continue to be under the jurisdiction of the 
Province of Cavite. 
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SEC. 63. Suspension of Increase in Rates of Local Taxes. - No increase in 
the rates of local taxes shall be imposed by the City within the period of tive (5) 
years from its acquisition of corporate existence. 
SEC. 64. Legislative District. - Upon its creation, the City of Imus shall 
maintain its status as the Third Legislative District of the Province of Cavite 
pursuant to Republic Act No. 9727. 
SEC. 65. Applicability of Laws. - The provisions of Republic Act No 7160, 
otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, and such laws as are 
applicable to component cities shall govern the City of lmus insofar as they are not 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act. 
SEC. 66. 
Reservation. - Nothing herein contained shall preclude the 
determination by the appropriate agency or forum of any boundary dispute or case 
involving question of territorial jurisdiction between the City of Imus and any of 
the adjoining local government units even after the effectivity of this Act. 
SEC. 67. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any part or provision of 
this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions 
not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect. 
SEC. 68. 
Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, rules and regulations or 
parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, or 
modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 69. 
Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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