Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF THE REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 2865

Introduced by HON. MANUEL F. ZUBIRI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Republic Act No. 9009 provides conditions to be fulfilled before converting a
municipality into a city, namely.

(a) The municipality has a locally generated average annual income, as certified by
the Department of Finance, of at least P100,000,000 for the last two consecutive
years based on 2000 constant prices: and
(b) fit has either of the following requisites:
(i) A contiguous territory of at least 100 square kilometers, as certified by the
Land Management Bureau; and
(ji) A population of not less than 150,000 inhabitants, as certified by the
National Statistics Office

‘The Municipality of Maramag has raised more than P100,000,000 in income for
2015 and 2016, with pending data for FY 2017. For FY 2015, the municipality
posted gross income worth P261,719,084.10, and eared P297,246,865.11 in 2016,
according to an executive summary on Maramag by the Commission on Audit. We
are expecting more or less the same amount should the Commission on Audit finish
its annual executive summary of the municipality.

Further, Maramag satisfies the second requisite which provides either that the
municipality has a contiguous territory of at least 100 square kilometers or that there
are not less than 150,000 inhabitants. The municipality has an area of 447.26
square kilometers, satisfying the second requisite as provided by RA 9009.

the local government unit therein to further develop the municipality's abundance of
natural resources.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of ig/earnestly sought


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
(Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. __ 7865

Introduced by Representative MANUEL F. ZUBIRI

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF MARAMAG IN THE PROVINCE OF
BUKIDNON INTO A COMPONENT CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF MARAMAG
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:
ARTICLE!
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 1, Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Charter of the City of Maramag’’

Sec, 2. The City of Maramag, - The Municipality of Maramag is hereby converted into a
highly urbanized city to be known as the City of Maramag, hereinafter referred to as the
City, which shall comprise of the present territory of the Municipality of Maramag, Bukidnon,
‘over which it has jurisdiction. It is bounded on the north and north-eastern by the
Municipality of Valencia; on the east by the municipality of Quezon; on the south by the
Municipality of Don Carlos; and on the west by the Municipality of Pangantucan. More
particularly, its location lies within the geographic coordinates of 7° 41° to 7° 58° north
latitude and 124° 47' to 125° to 15° east longitude.

The foregoing provision shall be without prejudice to the resolution by appropriate agency
or forum of any existing boundary dispute between the City of Maramag and its adjoining
local government units (LGUs): Provided, That the territorial jurisdiction of the disputed area
or areas shall remain with the local government unit which has existing administrative
Supervision over said area or areas until the final resolution of the case

Sec. 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 continuous succession in its corporate powers:
(b) To sue and be sued;

(c) To have and use a corporate seal;
(d) To acquire and convey real or personal property;
(@) To enter into contracts; and


(f) To exercise such other powers. prerogatives and authority as are granted to
corporations, subject to the limitations provided 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 of real and personal
property for the general interest of the City, expropriate private property for public use,
contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, prosecute and defend to final judgment
and execution suits wherein the City is a party, and exercise all the powers as are granted
to corporations and/or as hereinafter conferred.

Sec. 5. General Welfare Clause of the City - The City shall exercise the powers expressly
granted, those necessarily implied therefrom, as well as the powers necessary, appropriate
or incidental for its efficient and effective governance, and those which are essential to the
promotion of the general welfare.

Within its territorial jurisdiction, the City shall, 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
justice, promote full employment among their residents, maintain peace and order, and
preserve the comfort and convenience of their inhabitants.

‘Sec. 6. Liability for Damages. - Uniess otherwise provided by law. the City of Maramag
shall be liable for injuries or damages to persons or property arising from the act or
‘omission of any of its officers or employees while in the performance of their official
functions.

Sec. 7. Jurisdiction of the City. - The jurisdiction of the City of Maramag, 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 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 city courts of the City of Maramag shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the city or
municipal courts of 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
concerned shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the police forces of the City for the
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spaces. But any license that may be issued within said zone, area or spaces shall be
granted by the proper authorities of the city or municipality concemed, and the fees arising
therefrom shall accrue to the treasury of the said city or municipality concerned and not to
the City.

ARTICLE It
CITY OFFICIALS IN GENERAL

Sec. 8. The Officials of the City of Maramag. -

(a) There shall be in the City of Maramag: a city mayor, a city vice mayor, 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
engineer and an assistant city engineer. a city health officer and an assistant city
health officer, a city civil registrar and an assistant city civil registrar, a city
accountant and an assistant city accountant, a city social welfare and development
officer, @ city budget officer, a city planning and development officer, a city
administrator, a city legal officer, a city general services officer, a city architect, a
city human resource development officer, a city environment and natural resources
officer and a city information officer.

(b) In addition thereto, the city mayor may appoint a city cooperative officer, a city
population officer, a city veterinarian, a city building official and a city tourism officer.

(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 paniungsod of the City of Maramag may:

1. Maintain existing offices not mentioned in subsections (a), (b) and (c) hereof:

2. Create such other offices as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of
the City; or

3. Consolidate the functions of any office with those of another in the interest of
efficiency and economy.

Unless otherwise provided herein, all appointive city officials of the City shall be appointed
by the city mayor with the concurrence of the majority of all sangguniang panlungsod
members, subject to civil service law, rules and regulations: Provided, That the tenure of
the city administrator and the city information officer shall be coterminous with the tenure of
the city mayor who appointed them, and their term shall be deemed to have expired upon
the termination of the tenure of said appointing authority. The sangguniang panlungsod
shall act on the appointment within fifteen (15) days from the date of its submission,
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ARTICLE Ill
THE CITY MAYOR AND CITY VICE MAYOR

Sec. 9. The City 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 person shall be eligible for the position of city
mayor unless at the time of election, he is at least twenty-three (1) years of age, a
resident of the City for at least one year prior to his election and a qualified voter
therein. He shall hold office for three years, unless sooner removed, and shall
receive a minimum monthly compensation corresponding to Salary Grade 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:

(1) Exercise 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

()) Determine the guidelines of city policies and be responsible to the
Sangguniang 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;

(ii) 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 panlungsod every calendar year and as
often as may be deemed necessary as the general welfare of the inhabitants
and the needs of the city government may require;

(iv) Initiate and propose legislative measures to the sangguniang
panlungsod, as may be deemed necessary, and provide such information
and data needed or requested by said sanggunian in the performance of its
legislative functions;

(v) Appoint all officials and employees whose salaries and wages are wholly
‘or mainly paid out of city funds and whose appointments are not otherwise
provided for in the Local Government Code of 1991, as well as those he may
be authorized by law to appoint;

(v) 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:


(vi) Carry out such emergency measures as may be necessary during and in
the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and calamities;

(vil) Determine the time, manner and place of payments of salaries or wages
of the officials and employees of the City, in accordance with law or
ordinance;

(vill) 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 the city government, including
the offices and officials created therein;

(ix) 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;

(x) Examine the books, records and other documents of all offices, officials,
agents or employees of the City and, in aid of his executive powers and
authority, require all national officias 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 confidential;
(xi) Furnish copies of executive orders issued by him to the respective
council chairmen within seventy-two (72) hours after their issuance:

(xii) Visit component barangays of the City at least once every six months to
deepen his understanding of the problems and conditions, listen and give
appropriate counsel to local officials and inhabitants of general law and
ordinances which especially concern them. and otherwise conduct visits and
inspections to ensure that the governance of the City will improve the quality
of life of the inhabitants;

(xiii) 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,

(xiv) Authorize official trips of city officials and employees outside of the City
for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days;

(xv) 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 formulation 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 his/her official duties while stationed in or assigned to the
City;

(xvi) 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
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(xvii) Solemnize marriages;

(xvi) 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

(xix) Submit to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
and to the Office of the President the following reports: an annual report
containing a summary 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 conditions; and supplemental
reports 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 powers, as well as implement all approved policies,
programs, projects, services and activities of the City and in addition shall
() Ensure that the acts of the City's component barangays and of its official
and employees are within the scope of their prescribed powers, duties and
functions;
(i) 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 unit and its inhabitants;
(iii) Issue such executive orders for the faithful and appropriate enforcement
and execution of laws and ordinances;
(iv) Act as the deputized representative of the 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 known as the Philippine National Police
Law; and
(v) 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
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(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 other relevant laws or by ordinance

Sec. 10. The City 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 office for three years, unless sooner removed, and shall receive a
minimum monthly compensation corresponding to Salary Grade Twenty-eight (26) as
prescribed under the Republic Act No. 6758 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 exercise the following duties:

(0) 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;

(ii) 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 specially provided in the Local
Government Code of 1991;

(iil) Assume the office of the city mayor for the unexpired term of the latter in
the event of permanent vacancy, as provided for in Section 44 of the Local
Government Code of 1991;

(v) Exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the city
mayor in case of temporary vacancy; and

(v) 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 other relevant laws or by ordinance.

ARTICLE IV
THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD

Sec. 11. The Sangguniang Panlungsod. -

‘The sangguniang panlungsod, the legislative body of the City, shall be composed of the city
vice mayor as the presiding officer, the regular sanggunian members, the president of the
city chapter of the liga ng mga barangay and the president of the panlungsod na
pederasyon ng mga sangguniang kabataan, and such other members as may be provided
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(a) In addition thereto, there shall be three (3) sectoral representatives, one (1) from the
women, and as shall be determined by the sangguniang paniungsod within ninety
(90) days prior to the holding of local elections, one (1) from the agricultural or
industrial workers, and one (1) from the other sectors, including the urban poor,
indigenous cultural communities, or disabled persons;

(b) The regular members of the sangguniang panlungsod, the sectoral representatives
and other members as may be allowed by law shall be elected or appointed in the
manner as may be provided for by law. The elective members of the sangguniang
panlungsod shall possess the qualifications as provided under Section 39 of
Republic Act No. 7160;

(c) They shall receive such compensation, emoluments, and allowances as may be
determined by law;

(d) The sangguniang panlungsod shall:

1, Approve ordinances and pass resolutions necessary for an efficient and
effective city government and, in this connection, shalt

i. Review all ordinances approved by the sangguniang barangay and
executive orders issued by the punong barangay to determine
whether these are within the scope of the prescribed powers of the
Sangguniang barangay and of the punong barangay;

‘i, 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;

ili, Approve ordinances imposing a fine not exceeding Five thousand
pesos (P5,000.00) or an imprisonment for a period not exceeding
‘one year, or both, at the discretion of the court, for violation of a city
ordinance;

iv. Adopt measures to protect the inhabitants of the City from harmful
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;

v. Enact ordinances intended to prevent, suppress and impose
appropriate penalties for habitual drunkenness in public places,
mendicancy, prostitution, establishment and maintenance of houses
of ilkrepute, gambling and other prohibited games of chance,
fraudulent devices and ways to obtain money or property, drug
addiction, maintenance of drug dens, drug pushing, juvenile
delinquency, the printing, distribution or exhibition of obscene or
pornographic materials or publications and such other activities
inimical to the welfare and morals of the inhabitants of the City:

vi. Protect the environment. To this end, it shall set aside at least ten
percent (10%) of its development funds for the purpose of
‘maintaining and enhancing the ecological balance of the City. It may
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environment and other activities which result in pollution, acceleration
of eutrophication of river, or of ecological imbalance, the fines for
which shall be used exclusively for the advancement of ecological
Protection;

‘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;

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;

Authorize the payment of compensation to a qualified person not in
the government service, who fills up a temporary vacancy or grant
honorarium to any qualified official or employee designated to fill a
temporary vacancy in a concurrent capacity at the rate authorized by
law,

Provide a mechanism and the appropriate funds therefor to ensure
the safety and protection of all city government property, public
documents or records such as those relating to property inventory,
land ownership, records 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
government;

When the finances of the city government allow, provide for
additional allowances and other benefits to judges, prosecutors,
public elementary and high school teachers, and other national
government officials stationed in or assigned to the City,

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

Provide for group insurance or additional insurance coverage for all
barangay officials, including members of barangay tanod brigades
and other service units, with public or private insurance companies;

2. Generate and maximize the use of resources and revenues for the
development plans, program objectives and priorities of the City with
particular attention to citywide growth and progress, and the provision of
basic services, and relative thereto, the sangguniang panlungsod shall

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 of the City and its
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Subject to the provisions of Book II of the Local Government Code of
1991 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:
Subject to the provisions of Book II of the Local Government Code of
1991 and applicable laws, and 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. The
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;

Subject to the provisions of Book II of the Local Government Code of
1991 and applicable laws, and upon the majority vote of all the
members of the sangguniang panlungsod, enact ordinances
authorizing the floating of bonds or other instruments of indebtedness
for the purpose of raising funds to finance development projects. The
authorization to float 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;
Appropriate funds for the construction and maintenance or the rental
of 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;
Prescribe reasonable limits and restraints on the use of property
within the jurisdiction of the City;

|. Adopt a comprehensive land-use plan for the City;

Reclassify lands within the jurisdiction of the City, subject to pertinent
provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991;

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 of the Fire Code;

. 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


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partnership. corporation or cooperative to do business within the City;
establish, construct, operate and maintain 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;

4. 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,

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Declare, prevent or abate any nuisance;

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;

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 concemed and require the filling up of any
land or premises to a grade necessary for proper sanitation;
Regulate the disposal of clinical and other wastes from hospitals,
clinics and other similar establishments;

, 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;

|. Regulate the sale, giving away or dispensing of any intoxicating malt,

vino, mixed or fermented liquors at any retail outlets;

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;
Regulate the establishment, operation and maintenance of
entertainment or amusement facilities, including the theatrical
performance, circuses, billiard 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;

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


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Regulate the establishment, operation and maintenance of funeral
parlors and the burial or cremation of the dead, subject to existing
laws, rules and regulations;

5. Approve ordinances which shail ensure the efficient and effective delivery of
basic services and facilities as provided for under the Local Government
Code of 1991 and, in addition to said services and facilities, shall:

Provide for the establishment, maintenance, protection and
conservation of tree parks, greenbelts and other similar development
projects;

Establish markets, slaughterhouses or animal corrals and authorize
the operation thereof by the city goverment: and regulate the
construction and operation of private markets, talipapas or other
similar buildings and structures;

Regulate the preparation and sale of fish, meat, poultry, vegetables,
fruits, fresh dairy products and other foodstuffs for public
consumption;

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;

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;

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 supply; regulate the construction, maintenance, repair and
use of the hydrants, pumps, cistems and reservation project, the
purity and quantity of the water supply of the City and, for this
purpose, extend the drainage area of said water supply within one
hundred meters (100 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;

Regulate the drilling and excavation of the 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


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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:
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 correction,
‘condemnation or removal of the same when found to be dangerous,
defective or otherwise hazardous to the welfare of the inhabitants;
‘Subject to the availability of funds and to existing laws, rules and
regulations. establish or maintain, and/or provide for the operation of
a city college, vocational and technical schools and similar post-
‘secondary institutions and, with the approval of the DepEd, the
Commission on Higher Education, or the Technical Education and
Skilis Development Authority, as the case may be, and subject to
existing laws on tuition fees, fix and collect reasonable tuition fees
‘and other school charges in educational institutions supported by the
city government;

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:

Approve measures and adopt quarantine regulations to prevent the
introduction and spread of diseases,

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,

Provide for the care of disabled persons, paupers, the aged, the sick,
persons of unsound mind, 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 of funds,
establish and provide for the operation of centers and facilities for the
said needy and disadvantaged persons;

Establish and provide for the maintenance and improvement of jails
and detention centers, institute a sound jail management program,
including a continuing education and 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 minors;

Establish a city council whose purpose is the promotion of culture
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Rongovernmental organizations and, subject to the availability of
funds, appropriate funds for the support and development of the
same;

xvi. 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 nongovernmental agencies and
entities and, subject to the availability of funds, appropriate funds to
support programs and projects for the benefit of the elderly;

xvii. Provide for the care of disabled persons, paupers, the aged, the sick,
Persons of unsound mind, 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 of funds,
‘establish and provide for the operation of centers and facilities for the
said needy and disadvantaged persons;

xviii. Provide for a social housing fund for the poor and, for this purpose,
allocate an amount not exceeding Ten million pesos
(P10,000,000.00) annually for the acquisition of land and
development of the same; and

6. 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.

ARTICLE V
PROCESS OF LEGISLATION

Sec. 12. Internal Rules of Procedure. -

(a) On the first regular session following the election of its members and, within ninety
(90) days thereafter, the sangguniang panlungsod shall adopt or update rules of
procedure.

(b) The rules of procedure shall provide for the following:

1. The organization of the sanggunian and the election of its officers, as well as
the creation of standing committees which shall include, but shall not be
limited to, the 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
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censured, reprimanded or excluded from the sessions, suspended for not
more than sixty (60) days, or expelled: Provided,That the penalty of
suspension or expulsion shall require the concurrence of at least two-thirds
(2/3) vote of all sanggunian members: Provided, further,That a member
convicted by final judgment to imprisonment of at least one 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. 13. Full Disclosure of Financial and Business Interests of Sangguniang
Panlungsod Members. -

(a) Every sangguniang paniungsod member shall, upon assumption to office, make a
full disclosure of his business and financial interests. He shall also disclose any
professional relationship or any relation by affinity or consanguinity within the fourth
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 interest. Such relationship shall
include:

1. Ownership of stock or capital, or 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 consideration 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
secretary 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:

1. Disclosure shall be made before the member participates 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

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
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Sec. 14. Sessions. -

(a) On the first day of the session immediately following the election of its members, the
Sangguniang panlungsod shall, by resolution, fix the day, time and place of its
sessions. The minimum number of regular sessions shall be once a week for the
‘sangguniang panlungsod and twice a month for the sangguniang barangay

(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
quorum, in the public interest or for reasons of security, decency or morality. No two
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 matter 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 of the sangguniang panlungsod.

Sec. 15. Quorum. -
(a) A majority of all the members of the sanggunian who have been elected and
qualified shall constitute a quorum to transact official business. Should a question of
quorum be raised during a session, the presiding officer shall immediately proceed

to call the roll of the members and thereafter announce the results.

(b) Where there is no quorum, the presiding officer may declare a recess until such time
a quorum is constituted, or a majority of the members present may adjoum 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 Maramag, 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 quorum,

Sec. 16. 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 retum 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


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members, thereby making the ordinance or resolution effective for all legal intents
and purposes.

(b) The veto shall be communicated by the city mayor to the sanggunian within ten (10)
days; otherwise, the ordinance shall be deemed approved as if he had signed it.

Sec. 17. 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
override 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. 18. 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 paniungsod 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 paniungsod shail, within thirty (30) days from
receipt thereof, return the same with its comments and recommendations to the
Sangguniang barangay concemed for adjustment, amendment or modification; in
which case, the effectivity of the barangay ordinance is suspended until such time
as the revision called for is effected.

Sec. 19. 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 concerned.

Sec. 20, 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 (10) 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 other conspicuous places in the City of
Maramag;

(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 conspicuous places in the City of Maramag not later than five days after
approval thereof. The text of the ordinance or resolution shall be disseminated and
posted in Filipino or English, 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: Provided,
further, That the gist of all ordinances with penal sanctions shall also be published in
a newspaper of general circulation

ARTICLE VI
DISQUALIFICATION AND SUCCESSION FOR ELECTIVE CITY OFFICIALS

Sec. 21. Disqualifications for Elective Public City Officials. — The following persons are
‘Not qualified for running for any elective position in the City:

(a) Those sentenced by final judgment for an offense involving moral turpitude or an
offense punishable by one (1) year or more of imprisonment within two (2) years
after serving sentence:

(b) Those removed from office as a result of an administrative case:

(c) Those convicted by final judgment for violating the oath of allegiance to the Republic
of the Philippines;

(a) Those with dual citizenship;

(e) Fugitives from justice in criminal or nonpolitical cases here and abroad;

() Permanent residents in a foreign country or those who have acquired the right to
reside abroad and continue to avail of the same right after the effectivity of the Local
Government Code; and

(g) The insane or feeble-minded.

Sec. 22. Permanent Vacancy in the Offices of the City Mayor and City Vice Mayor. -

(a) If a permanent vacancy occurs in the office of the city mayor, the city vice mayor
concerned shall become the city mayor. If a permanent vacancy occurs in the office
of the city vice mayor, the highest ranking sangguniang panlungsod member, or in
case of his permanent incapacity, the second highest ranking sangguniang
panlungsod member shall become the city vice mayor. If permanent vacancies
‘occur in both the offices of the city mayor and city vice mayor, the first and second
highest ranking sangguniang panlungsod members, or in case of permanent
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‘member or members shall become the city mayor and city vice mayor, respectively.
‘Subsequent vacancies in the said offices shall be filled automatically by the other
sanggunian members according to their ranking as defined herein.

(b) A tie between or among the highest ranking sangguniang 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 official fills a
higher vacant office, refuses to assume office, fails to qualify, dies, is removed from office,
voluntarily resigns or is otherwise permanently incapacitated to discharge the functions of
his office.

For purposes of succession as provided in this Act, ranking in the sanggunian shall be
determined on the basis of the proportion of votes obtained by each winning candidate to
the number of registered voters in the City in the immediately preceding local election

Sec. 23. Permanent Vacancies in the Sangguniang Panlungsod.- Permanent
vacancies in the sangguniang panlungsod where automatic succession as provided above
does not apply shall be filled by appointments in the following manner

(a) The President, through the Executive Secretary, shall make the aforesaid
appointment,

(b) Only the nominee of the political party under which the sanggunian member
concerned had been elected 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.

In the appointment herein mentioned, a nomination and a certificate of membership
of the appointee from the highest official of the political party concerned are
conditions sine qua non, and any appointment without such nomination and
Certification shall be null and void ab initioand shall be a ground for administrative

(c) In case the permanent vacancy is caused by a sanggunian member who does not
belong to any political party, the city mayor shail, upon recommendation of the
sangguniang panlungsod, appoint a qualified person to fill 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 automatically by the
official next-in-rank of the organization concerned.

Sec. 24. Temporary 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
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and perform the duties and functions of the city mayor, except the power to appoint,
suspend or dismiss employees which can only be exercised if the period of
temporary incapacity exceeds thirty (30) working days;

(b) Said temporary incapacity shall terminate upon submission to the sangguniang
panlungsod of a 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 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, shail 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.

(e) Except as provided above, the city mayor shall, in no case, authorize any local
official to assume the powers, duties and functions of the office other than the city
vice mayor or the highest ranking sangguniang panlungsod member, as the case
may be.

ARTICLE Vil
THE APPOINTIVE OFFICIALS OF THE CITY:
THEIR QUALIFICATIONS, POWERS AND DUTIES

Sec. 25. The Secretary to the Sangguniang Paniungsod. -

(a) There shall be a secretary to the sangguniang panlungsod who shall be a career
official with the rank and salary equal to a head of a department or office who shall
be appointed by the city vice mayor with the concurrence of the majority of all
‘sangguniang panlungsod members as provided herein.

(b) No person shail be appointed secretary to the sangguniang panlungsod unless he is
a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, a holder
of @ master’s degree preferably in law, commerce or public administration from a
recognized college or university and a first-grade civil service eligible or its
equivalent

(c) The secretary of the sangguniang paniungsod shall receive a minimum monthly
compensation equivalent to Salary Grade Twenty-six (26) as prescribed under the
Salary Standardization Law and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant
thereto, and such compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be
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(d) The secretary to the sanggunian shall take charge of the office of the sangguniang
panlungsod, and shalt:

1. Attend meetings of the sangguniang panlungsod and keep a journal of its
proceedings:

2. Keep the seal of the City and affix the same with his signature to all
ordinances, resolutions and other official acts of the sangguniang
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. Fumish, upon request of any interested party, certified copies of records of
public character in his custody. upon payment to the city treasurer of such
fees as may be prescribed by ordinance;

5. Record in a book kept for the purpose, all ordinances and resolutions
enacted or adopted by the sangguniang panlungsod, with the dates of
passage and publication thereof,

6. Keep his office and all nonconfidential records therein open to the public
during usual business hours;

7. Translate into Pilipino all ordinances and resolutions immediately after their
approval and cause the publication of the same together with the original
version in the manner provided for under the Local Government Code of
1991;

8. Take custody of the local archives and, where applicable, the local library
and annually account for the same; and

9. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as
provided for under the Local Goverment Code of 1991, and those that are
prescribed by other relevant laws or by ordinance.

‘Sec. 26. The City Treasurer. -

(a) The city treasurer shall be appointed by the Secretary of Finance from a list of at
east three 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 years.

(@) The city treasurer shall receive a minimum monthly compensation equivalent to
Salary Grade Twenty-six (26) as prescribed under the Salary Standardization Law
and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant thereto, and such compensation,
emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

(e) The city treasurer shall take charge of the city treasury office, and shall


1. Advise the city mayor, the sangguniang panlungsod and other local
government and national officials concemed regarding disposition of local
government funds and on such other matters relative to public finance;

Take custody and exercise proper management of the funds of the City;
‘Take charge of the disbursement of all funds of the City and other funds, the
custody of which may be entrusted to him by law or other competent
? authority;

8 4. Inspect private commercial and industrial establishments within the
° jurisdiction of the City in relation to the implementation of tax ordinances,
10 pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991;

" 5. Maintain and update the tax information system of the City; and

12 6. Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as
13 provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991, and those that are
\4 prescribed by law or ordinance.

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18 (a) The assistant city treasurer may be appointed by the Secretary of Finance from a
9 list of at least three ranking eligible recommendees of the city mayor, subject to civil
20 service law, rules and regulations,

21 (b) No person shall be appointed assistant city treasurer unless he is a citizen of the
2 Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, a holder of a college
2 degree preferably in commerce, public administration or law from a recognized
Py college or university and a first-grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must
25 have acquired at least five years experience in treasury or accounting

26 (©) The assistant city treasurer shall receive a minimum monthly compensation
a equivalent to Salary Grade Twenty-four (24) as prescribed under the Salary

28 Standardization Law and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant thereto, and
2 such other compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by
» law.

31 (A) The assistant city treasurer shall assist the city treasurer and perform such other
2 duties as the latter may assign him. He shall have authority to administer oaths
3 concerning notices and notifications to those delinquent in the payment of the real
34 property tax and concerning official matters relating to the accounts of the city
35 treasurer or otherwise arising from the offices of the city treasurer and the city
3% assessor.

38 Sec. 28. The City Assessor. -

9° (a) The city assessor must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good
0 moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably in civil or mechanical
al engineering, commerce or any other related course from a recognized college or
rv university and a first-grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must have
43 acquired experience in real property assessment work or in any related field for at
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Sec. 30. 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 engineer. He must have acquired experience in
the practice of his profession for at least five years immediately preceding the date
of his appointment.

(b) The city engineer shall receive a minimum monthly compensation equivalent to
Salary Grade Twenty-six (26) as prescribed under the Salary Standardization Law
and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant thereto, and such compensation,
emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The city engineer shaill take charge of the city engineering office, and shall:

1. Initiate, review and recommend changes in policies and objectives, plans
and programs, techniques, procedures and practices in infrastructure
development and public works, in general, of the City;

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 investigation and survey,

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. 31. The Assistant City 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-grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must have
acquired experience in assessment or in any related field for at least three 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 a minimum 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
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Sec. 32. 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 his profession for at least five years immediately
preceding the date of his appointment.

(b) The city health officer shall receive a minimum monthly compensation equivalent to
Salary Grade Twenty-six (26) as prescribed under the Salary Standardization Law
and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant thereto, and 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:
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Supervise the personnel and staff of the said office, formulate 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;

. Formulate measures for the consideration of the sangguniang panlungsod

and provide technical assistance and support to the city mayor in carrying
out activities to ensure the delivery of basic services and the provision of
adequate facilities relative to health services provided under Section 17 of
the Local Goverment Code of 1991;

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;

In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city health officer shall:

i. Formulate and implement policies, plans and projects to promote the
health of the people in the City;

ii, Advise the city mayor and the sangguniang panlungsod on matters
pertaining to health;

iii, Execute and enforce ail 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:

vil, Conduct health information campaigns and render health intelligence
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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 and calamities; 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. 33, The Assistant City 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 any related field for at least three 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 minimum 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
Jaw.

‘Sec. 34. 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 from a recognized college or
university and a first-grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must have
acquired experience in civil registry work for at least five years immediately
preceding the date of his appointment.

(b) The city civil registrar shall receive a minimum monthly compensation equivalent to
Salary Grade Twenty-six (26) as prescribed under the Salary Standardization Law
and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant thereto, and such compensation,
emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The city civil registrar shall be responsible for the civil registration program in the
City of Maramag 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 registry, 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
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of 1991;
2. In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city civil registrar shall

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Accept all registrable documents and judicial decrees affecting the
civil status of persons;

i File, keep and preserve in a secure place the books required by law,
i. Transcribe and enter immediately upon receipt, all registrable

documents and judicial decrees affecting the civil status of persons in
the appropriate civil registry books;

Transmit to the Office of the Civil Registrar-General within the
prescribed period duplicate copies of registered documents required
by law;

Issue certified transcript or copies of any certificate or registered
document upon payment of the required fees to the treasurer;
Receive applications for the issuance of a marriage 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

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 of
Maramag;

3. 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. 35. 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 assessment or in any related field for at least three
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,

(c) The assistant city civil registrar shall receive a minimum 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

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Sec. 36. 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 service for at least five years immediately
preceding the date of his appointment.

(b) The city accountant shall receive a minimum monthly compensation equivalent to
Salary Grade Twenty-six (26) as prescribed under the Salary Standardization Law
and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant thereto, and such compensation,
‘emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

(©) The city accountant shall take charge of both the office of the accounting and
internal audit services, and shall

1. Install and maintain an internal audit system in the City;

2. Prepare and submit financial statements to the city mayor and to the
sangguniang panlungsod;

3. Apprise the sangguniang panlungsod and other officials on the financial
condition and operation of the City;

4. Certify to the availability of budgetary allotment from which expenditures and
obligations may be properly charged;

5. Review supporting 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 pertaining
to payrolls and deductions;

10. Record and post in index cards details of purchased furniture, fixtures and
equipment, including disposal thereof, if any;

14. 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. 37. The Assistant City Accountant. -
(a) The assistant 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 assessment or in any related field for at least three years
immediately preceding the date of his appointment


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(b) The assistant city accountant shail assist the city accountant and perform such other
duties as the latter may assign to him.

(c) The assistant city accountant shall receive a minimum 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. 38. The City Social Welfare and 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 a
recognized college or university and a first-grade civil service eligible or its
‘equivalent. He must have acquired experience in the practice of social work for at
least five years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.

(b) The city social welfare and development officer shall receive a minimum monthly
compensation equivalent to Salary Grade Twenty-six (26) as prescribed under the
Salary Standardization Law and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant
thereto, and 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 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 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 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 social welfare and
development officer 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;

ji. 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 years of
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iv. Facilitate the implementation of welfare programs for the differently-
abled, elderly, and victims of drug addiction, the rehabilitation of
prisoners and parolees, the prevention of juvenile delinquency and
such other activities which would eliminate or minimize the illeffects
of poverty;

v. Initiate and support youth welfare programs that will enhance the role
of the youth in nation-building; and

vi. Coordinate with government agencies and nongovernmental
organizations which have for their purpose the promotion and
protection of all 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 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 and calamities,

5. Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city mayor on
all other matters related to social welfare and development 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. 39. The 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 government budgeting or in any related field for at least five
years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.

(b) The city budget officer shall receive a minimum monthly compensation equivalent to
Salary Grade Twenty-six (26) as prescribed under the Salary Standardization Law
and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant thereto, and such compensation,
‘emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The city budget officer shall take charge of the city budget office, and shall

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 of the 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;


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Submit periodic budgetary reports to the Department of Budget and
Management;

Coordinate with the city treasurer, the city accountant and the city planning
and development officer for the purpose of budgeting:

Assist the sangguniang panlungsod in reviewing the approved budgets of
component barangays:

Coordinate with the city planning and development officer in the formulation
of the development pian of the City; and

Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as
provided for under the Local Goverment Code of 1991, and those that are
prescribed by law or ordinance

‘Sec. 40. The City Planning and Development Officer. -

(a) The city planning and development officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a
resident of the City, of 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 years immediately preceding the date
of his appointment.

(b) The city planning and development officer shall receive a minimum monthly
compensation equivalent to Salary Grade Twenty-six (26) as prescribed under the
Salary Standardization Law and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant
thereto, and such compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be
determined by law.

(c) The city planning and development officer shall take charge of the city planning and
development coordinating office, and shall

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Formulate integrated economic, social, physical and other development
plans and policies for consideration of the City;

Conduct continuing studies, researches and training programs necessary to
evolve plans and programs for implementations;

Integrate and coordinate all sectoral plans and studies undertaken by the
different functional groups or agencies;

Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the different development
programs, projects and activities in the City in accordance with the approved
development plan;

). Prepare comprehensive plans and other development pianning documents

for the consideration of the local development council;

. Analyze the income and expenditure patterns, and formulate and

recommend fiscal plans and policies for consideration of the finance
committee of the City as provided for under the Local Government Code of
1991;

Promote people's participation in development planning within the City,


Exercise supervision and control over the secretariat of the Local
Development Council; and

Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as
provided for under the Local Goverment Code of 1991, and those that are
prescribed by law or ordinance.

Sec. 41, The City Administrator. -

(a) The city administrator must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of
good moral character, a holler of a college degree preferably in public
administration, law or any other related course from a recognized college or
university and a first-grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. He must have
acquired experience in management and administrative work for at least five years
immediately preceding the date of his appointment.

(b) The term of the city administrator is coterminous with that of his appointing authority,

(c) The city administrator shall receive a minimum monthly compensation equivalent to
Salary Grade Twenty-six (26) as prescribed under the Salary Standardization Law
and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant thereto, and 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:

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Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city mayor,
implement the same, particularly those which have to do with 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 Gavernment Code
of 1991;

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 and, for this purpose, he
may convene the chiefs of offices and other officials of the City;

Be in the frontline of the delivery of administrative support services,
particularly those related to the situations during and in the aftermath of
man-made and natural disasters and calamities;

Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city mayor on
all matters relative to the management and administration of the City: and

. 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. 42. The City Legal Officer. -

(a) The city legal officer 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 years immediately preceding the date of his

appointment.

(b) The term of the city legal officer shall be coterminous with that of his appointing

authority.

(c) The city legal officer shall receive a minimum monthly compensation equivalent to
Salary Grade Twenty-six (26) as prescribed under the Salary Standardization Law
and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant thereto, and 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 of the city legal service, and shall

1. Formulate measures for the consideration of the sangguniang panlungsod
and provide legal assistance and support to the city mayor in carrying out 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 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

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Represent the City in all civil actions and special proceedings
wherein the City or any official thereof, in his official capacity, is a
party;

When required by the city mayor or sanggunian, draft ordinances,
contracts, bonds, leases and other instruments involving any
instruments already drawn;

Render his opinion in writing on any question of law when requested
to do so by the city mayor or sanggunian;

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;

Investigate or cause to be investigated any person, firm or
corporation 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 paniungsod, as the case may be;

i When directed by the city mayor or sanggunian, 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
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:


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5. Be in the frontline of protecting human rights and prosecuting any violations
thereof, particularly those which occur during and in the aftermath of man-
made or natural disasters and calamities; 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. 43. 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 moral character. a holder of a college degree in public
administration, business administration or management from a recognized college
oF 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 years immediately preceding
the date of his appointment.

(b) The city general services officer shall receive a minimum monthly compensation
equivalent to Salary Grade Twenty-six (26) as prescribed under the Salary
‘Standardization Law and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant thereto, and
‘such compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined 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 supportive of the welfare of the inhabitants of the City 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 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 form of
donation, reparation, assistance and counterpart of joint projects;

ji, With the approval of the city mayor, assign building or land space to
local officials or other public officials who, by law, are entitled to
space;

ii, 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;
related services in all local goverment public buildings and other
eal property, whether owned or leased by the City;
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 departments of the City; and

vil. Perform all other functions pertaining to supply and property
management and enforce policies on records creation, maintenance
and disposal;

4. Be in the frontiine 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 and calamities;

5. Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city mayor on
all matters relative to general services; 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 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 years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.

(b) The city architect shall receive a minimum monthly compensation equivalent to
Salary Grade Twenty-six (26) as prescribed under the Salary Standardization Law
and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant thereto, and 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:

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 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;

3._ In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city architect shall:


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
and appropriate planning for the greening of land;

ii. Review and recommend for appropriate action of the sanggunian or
the city mayor as the case may be, the architectural plans and
designs submitted by governmental and nongovernmental entities or
individuals particutarly those for undeveloped, underdeveloped and
poorly-designed areas; and

ili, Coordinate with government, nongovernment 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 in the frontline of the delivery of services 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 and calamities;

5. Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city mayor on
all matters relative to architectural planning and design as it relates to the
total socioeconomic development 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. 45. The City 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 for at least five years immediately preceding the date of
his appointment.

(b) The city human resource development officer shall receive a minimum monthly
‘compensation equivalent to Salary Grade Twenty-six (26) as prescribed under the
Salary Standardization Law and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant
thereto, and such compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be
determined by law.

(©) The city human resource development officer shall take charge of the human
resource development office, and shall

1. 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,


compensations and other personne! 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;

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 Government Code of 1991, and those that are
prescribed by law or ordinance.

Sec. 46. The City Environment and Natural Resources Officer. -

(a) The city environment and natural resources 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 environment, forestry, agriculture or any other related course
from a recognized college or university and a first-grade civil service eligible or its
equivalent. He must have acquired experience in environment and natural
resources management, conservation and utilization work for at least five 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 the implementing guidelines issued pursuant
thereto, 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:

1. Formulate measures for the consideration of the sangguniang panlungsod
and provide assistance and support to the city mayor in carrying out
‘measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and 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


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and similar forest projects, like industrial tree farms and agro-forestry
projects;

li, Provide extension service to beneficiaries of forest development
projects and render assistance for natural resources-related
conservation and utilization activities consistent with ecological
balance;

ili, Manage and maintain seedbanks and produce seedlings for forest
and tree parks:

iv. Promote the small-scale mining and utilization of mineral resources,
Particularly the mining of gold; and

v. Coordinate with government agencies and nongovernmental
organizations in 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
and 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 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. 47. The City Information Officer. -

(a) The city information officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the
City, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably in 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 years
immediately preceding the date of his appointment.

(b) The city information officer shall receive a minimum monthly compensation
equivalent to Salary Grade Twenty-six (26) as prescribed under the Salary
Standardization Law and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant thereto, and
such compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

(©) The city information officer shall take charge of the office on public information, and
shalt

1. Formulate measures for the consideration of the sangguniang panlungsod
and provide technical assistance and support to the city mayor in providing
the information and research data required for the delivery of basic services


and the provision of adequate facilities so that the public becomes aware of
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, particularly those which have to do with public
information and research data to support programs and projects which the
city mayor is empowered to implement and which the sangguniang
panlungsod is empowered to provide for under the Local Government Code
of 1991;

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;

i, Furnish 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

ili, 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 of the local
and national government;

4. Be in the frontline in providing information during and in the aftermath of

man-made and natural disasters and 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;

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 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. 48. 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 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. Formulate measures for the consideration of the sangguniang panlungsod
and provide technical assistance and support to the city mayor in carrying


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‘out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and the provision of
adequate facilities through the development of cooperatives, and in providing
access to such services and facilities;

2. Develop plans and strategies and, upon approval thereof by the city mayor,
implement the same, particularly those which have to do with the integration
of 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 officer
shall

i. Assist in the organization of cooperatives;

li, Provide technical and other forms of assistance to existing
cooperatives to enhance their viability as an economic enterprise and

iii, Assist cooperatives in establishing linkages with govemment
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 or viability
‘enhancement, particularly during and in the aftermath of man-made and
natural disasters and calamities, to aid in their survival and, if necessary,
‘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 quaiity of life 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. 49. The City Population Officer. -

(a) The city population officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City,
‘of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably with specialized
training in population development from a recognized college or university 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 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.

(©) 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 which the sangguniang
panlungsod is empowered to provide for under the Local Government Code
of 1991;

In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city population officer

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Assist the city mayor in the implementation of the constitutional
provisions relative to population development and the promotion of
responsible parenthood;

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

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. 50, 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 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.

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,

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

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3. Inaddition to the foregoing duties and functions, the city veterinarian shall:

i. Advise the city mayor on all matters pertaining to the slaughter of
animals for human consumption and the regulation of
slaughterhouses;

ii, Regulate the keeping of domestic animals;

lil, 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 and
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 1991, and those that are
prescribed by law or ordinance

Sec. 51, The City Building Official. —

(@) The city building official must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of
good moral character and a licensed engineer or a licensed architect. He must have
acquired experience in the practice of his profession for at least five years.

(b) The city building official shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
allowances as may be determined by law

(c) The city building official shall take charge of the office of the city building official, and
shall

Process and take appropriate action on applications for building permits;

2. Oversee and ensure the proper implementation of the National Building
Code and city ordinances pertaining to buildings and similar structures;

3. Recommend to the sangguniang panlungsod and advise the city mayor on
‘matters involving buildings and similar structures; 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. 52. The City Tourism Officer. -

(2) 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 years
immediately preceding the date of his appointment.

(b) The city tourism officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The city tourism officer shall take charge of the city tourism office and shall assist
the city mayor and the focal tourism council in developing and implementing
Programs, and shall:

1. Encourage the local goverment 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
eco-tourism strategy and the area specific plans of the national and local
government units;

5. Support the local govemment unit in promoting festivals, fiestas and other
tourism-related activities: 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.

ARTICLE Vili
THE CITY FIRE STATION SERVICE, THE CITY JAIL SERVICE,
THE CITY REGISTER OF DEEDS, THE OFFICE OF THE CITY PROSECUTOR AND THE
PUBLIC SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE

‘Sec. 53. The City Fire Station Service. -

(a) There shail be established in the City at least one fire station with adequate
Personnel, fire fighting facilities and equipment, subject to the standards, rules and
regulations that may be promulgated by the DILG. The City shall provide the
Necessary land or site of the station.

(b) The city fire station service shall be headed by a city fire marshal whose
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this Act shall continue to be in force and effect within the City of Maramag until the
‘Sangguniang panlungsod shall provide otherwise.

Sec. 58. Officials of the City of Maramag.- The present elective officials of the
municipality 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 Maramag

Sec. 59. Legislative District. - The City of Maramag shall continue to belong to the third
district of Bukidnon,

Sec, 60. Suspension of Increase in Rates of Local Taxes. - No increase in the rates of
local taxes shall be imposed by the City within a period of five years from its acquisition of
corporate existence.

Sec. 61. Plebiscite. - The City of Maramag shall acquire corporate existence upon the
ratification of its creation by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified voters in a
plebiscite to be conducted in the present Municipality of Maramag within thirty (30) days
from the approval of this Act. The expenses for such plebiscite shall be borne by the
Municipality of Maramag. The Commission on Elections shall conduct and supervise such
plebiscite.

Sec, 62. Applicability of Laws.- The provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991
‘and such laws as are applicable to highly-urbanized cities shall govern the City of Maramag
insofar as these are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act.

‘Sec. 63. Separability Clause.- If any part of this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional,
the other parts or provisions hereof shall remain valid and effective.

Sec. 64. Reservation. - Nothing herein contained shall preclude the determination by the
appropriate agency or forum of boundary disputes or cases involving questions of territorial
jurisdiction between the City of Maramag and any of the adjoining local government units
even afer the effectivity of this Act.

Sec. 65. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified
accordingly.

Sec. 66. Effectivity. -This Act shall take effect upon its complete publication in at least two
newspapers of general circulation

Approved: