EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINE:
Third Regular Session ,

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SENATE

S.B.NO, 2462

Introduced by SENATOR JOEL VILLANUEVA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF BALIWAG IN THE.
PROVINCE OF BULACAN INTO A COMPONENT CITY TO BE
KNOWN AS THE CITY OF BALIWAG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

During the Spanish era, the municipality of Baliwag was founded by
Augustinians in 1733 but records also reflect that Baliwag was founded when the
provincial charter of Bulacan was created on May 15, 1734. At present, Baliwag prides
itself as a home to 168,470 residents based on the 2020 National Census of the
Philippine Statistics Authority. Based: on the 2019 Bureau of Local Government
Finance certification, the Average annual income of Baliwag is Php 111.27 Million
based on the 2000 constant prices.

This bill seeks to convert the Municipality of Baliwag into a component city in
Bulacan to be known as Baliwag City. This conversion will pave the way for a more
comprehensive and expansive development as more services will be available to its
constituents. Being supported by multi-sectoral groups, government employees and
officials, barangay officials, civic groups and majority'of the residents located in the 27
barangays of Baliwag, this measure will bring Baliwag to, the forefront of sustainable
growth and development... be

‘Thus, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

SENATOR JQEL VILLANUEVA


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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) - a DED -6 P63
Third Regular Session ) .
SENATE " ¢ “
B.No. 2462

Introduced by Senator JOEL VILLANUEVA

AN ACT CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF BALIWAG IN THE PROVINCE OF
BULACAN INTO A COMPONENT CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF BALIWAG

8e it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

ARTICLE |
GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 4. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Charter of the City of
Baliwag.” ~

‘SEC. 2. The City of Baliwag. ~ The Municipality of Baliwag shall be converted into a
‘component city to be known as. the, City, of Baliwag, hereinafter referred to as the City,

Which shall comprise the present jurisdiction of the Municipality of Baliwag, Province of

The teritorial jurisdiction ofthe City shal

within the present metes and bounds of the
Municipality of Baliviag, q " Rounds oft

The foregoing provision shall be without prejudice to the resolution by the appropriate
agency or forum of existing boundary disputes or cases involving questions of territorial
jurisdiction between the City of Baliwag and the agjoining local government units (LGUs):
Provided, that, the territorial jurisdiction of the disputed area or areas shall remain with
the LGU which has existing administrative supervision over said area or areas until the
final resolution of the case. *



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‘SEC. 3. Corporate Powers of the City. - The City constitutes a political body 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
provision of this Charter. The City shall have the following corporate powers:

(a) To have continuous succession in its corporate name;
(b) To sue and be sued;

(c) To have and use a corporate seal;

(4) To acquire, hold and convey real or personal property;
(€) To enter into any contract and/or agreement; and

(To exercise such other powers, prerogatives, or authority subject to the limitations
provided under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government
Code of 1991, as amended, this Act or other laws.

SEC. 4. General Powers. - The City shall have a common seal and may alter the same
at pleasure: Provided, That any change of corporate seal shall be ragistered with the
Department of the Interior and Local, Government (DILG). It shall exercise the powers to
levy taxes, feés and chaiges; fo close and dpen rdads, streets, alleys; parks or squares;
{o take, purchase: receive, hold, lease’ convey aiid dispose of real and personal properly
for the geheral interests of the City; to expropriate or condemn private’ préperty for public
use; to contract and be contracted with, to sue and be sued; to prosecute and defend to
final judgment and execution sults wherein the City is involved or interested in; and to
exercise allie powers'as aré granted to corporations or as hereinafter conferred.

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

Within its territorial jurisdiction, the City shall ensure and support the preservation
and enrichment of its culture, promote health and safety, enhance the right of the people
to a balanced ecology, encourage and support the development of appropriate and self
reliant scientific and technological capabilities, improve public morals, enhance economic.
prosperity. and-social justice, promote full employment among their residents, maintain
Peace and order, and preserve the comfort and convenience of their inhabitants.

SEC. 6. Liability for Damages. - The City and its officals shal not be exeinpt from ability
for death or injury to persons, or damage to property.



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‘SEC. 7. Jurisdiction of the City. - For police purposes, the jurisdiction of the City 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 the 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 court of the City of Baliwag and the city or municipal courts of the adjoining
cities and municipalities shall have concurrent jurisdiction to try crimes and
misdemeanors committed within the said drainage area or areas within sald spaces of
one hundred meters (100 m.) of any reservoir, conduit, canal, aqueduct or pumping
station used in connection with the City water service delivery.

‘The court first taking jurisdiction of such offenses shall have jurisdiction to try cases
to the exclusion of others. The police forces of City of Baliwag and the municipalities and
cities concerned shall have concurrent jurisdiction over the maintenance of good order
and the enforcement of ordinances throughout sald zone, area or space. Any license that
‘may be issued within said zone, area or space 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 concemed.

seat oF ARTICLE IL te pad sania
tne Cry OFFICIALS IN'GENERAL * .

SEC. 8. The Officials of the City of Baliwag. — (a) There, shall bé in. the City of Baliwag
a Clly Mayor, a City Vice, Mayor, Sangguniang Panlungsod members, a secretary to the
Sangguniang Pahiungsod, a city treasurer and an assistant city treasurer, a cily assessor
and an assistant city assessor, a city accountant, a city budget officer, a.city planning and
development officer, a:city engineer,,@ city, health officer, city civil registrar, a city
administrator, a ¢ity legal officer,.a city social welfare and development officer, a city
veterinarian, and a city general services officer. . foo

(b) In addition thereto, the City Mayor may appoint a city environment and natural
resources officer,a-cily architect, a.city information officer, a city cooperatives officer, a
city population officer, a city agriculturist, a city business:permit and-licensing officer, a
city human:resource and management officer a city public order and safely.offcer, @ |,
city disaster and risk reduction: management officer, a city enterprise and.economic
officer, a city. youth affairs officer, a city nutrition officer, a city tourism.officer, a city.
public employment service officer; and city\community and barangay affairsiofficer. »

{c) The Sangguniang Pantungsod may:

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(2) Create such other offices as may be riecessary to carry out the
purposes of the city government; or

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

(@) Unless otherwise provided herein, heads of departments and offices shall be
appointed by the City Mayor with the concurrence of the majority ofall the Sangguniang
Panlungsod members, subject to civil service law, rules and regulations. The
‘Sangguniang Paniungsod shall act on the appointment within fifteen (15) days from the
day ofits submission, otherwise the same shall be deemed confirmed,

(€) Elective and appointive city officials shall receive compensation, allowances and
other emoluments as may be determined by law or ordinances, subject to the budgetary
limitations on personal services prescribed under Title Five, Book Il of the Local
Government Code of 1991, as amended: Provided, That no increase in the compensation
of the City Mayor, City Vice Mayor and the Sangguniang Panlungsod member shall take
effect until after the expiration of the full term of the local officials approving the increase.

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 and
shall be elected at large by the qualified voters of the City

The City Major shall at the tims of tie election, be at'léaat twenty-one'(21) years of
age, a resident ofthe City for at least‘one (1) year immediately preceding the day of the
election, a qualified registered voter therein, and be able to read and write Filipino or any
focal language oridialect. =" wa ate

‘The Gity Mayor, who shall hold office for three (3) years, unless sooner removed, and
shall not serve for'more than three (3) consecutive terms in the: sarie:position, shall
receive a minimum monthly:compensation corresponding to Salary Grade thirty (30) as
prescribed under Republic Act No. 6758, as amended, otherwise known as the
“Compensation-and Position Classitication-Act of 1989”, and the implementing guidelines
issued pursuant thereto and:suich other comperisation, errioluments-and allowances as
may bedeterminied bylaw.2 6" 8 Pa - "

(©) The-City Mayor, as the Chief. Executive of the City Government, shall exercise
such powers. and perform such duties -and functions @& provided. under the Local
‘Government Code of 1991, as amended, this Act and other laws

(©) For efficient, effectivé and economical governanés the purpose of which is the
general welfare of the City and its inhabitants, the City Mayor shall:

(1) Exercise general supervision and control over all programs, projects, services,
and activities of the city government and, in this connection:

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(i) Determine the guidelines of city policies.and. be responsible to the
Sangguniang Pantungsod for the City's program of goverment;

(i) Direct the formulation of the city development plan with the assistance
of the clly development council and, upon approval thereof by the
‘Sangguniang Pantungsod, implement the same;

(il) 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 City’ s
inhabitants and the needs of the city government may require;

(iv) Initiate and propose legislative measures to the Sangguniang
Panlungsod and as often as may be deemed necessary, and provide such
information and data needed or requested by sald Sangguniang
Panlungsod in the performance of its legislative functions;

(v) Appoint al officials and employees whose salaries and wages are wholly
‘or mainly paid out of city funds and whose appointments are not otherwise
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and this
Act,-and those whosé appcintment the City Mayor ‘hay be authorized by
law to.appoint; * um

(vi) Represént the Cityin all is business transactioris and'sigrtin its behalf
all bonds, contracts; ‘obligations, and such othér ddcuments upon the
authority of the Sanggunizing Panlurigsod or pursuant to law or ordinance;

(vii) Carry out such eriergency measures-as may be necbSsary during ahd
in the aftermath of man-imade and natural disasters ehd'éalamities;

(vil) Determine the tire, manner and place of payment ofsalaties of wages
Of ‘the’ officials: ahd ‘employees of the City, in accordance: with law or
ordinance;
(x) Allocaté ad assign offiééspace'to the City and’ other officials ‘and
employees who; by law or oriindnes, are entitled to such Space in the city.
hrall'and other buildings owned or leased by'the city govermment;

(%) Enstire that all'executive officials and employees of thé City faithfully
dischatge their duties and functions s-provided fer by law-and the: Local:
Government’ Codé of 1981, as amended, and cause" tobe instituted
adfninistrative or judicial proceedings against any offical or eripléyee of the
City who may have committed an offense in the performance of official
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(xi) Examine the bodks, records and other documents of all offices, officials,
agents or employees of the City and, in aid of the executive powers and
authority of the City Mayor, require all national officials and employees
stationed in or assigned to the City to make available such books, records
and other documents in their custody except those classified by law as
confidential; .

(xii) Furnish copies of executive orders issued by the City Mayor tothe office
Of the provincial governor within seventy-two (72) hours after their issuance;

(ili) Visit component barangays of the City at least once every six (6)
months to cultivate a deeper understanding of problems and conditions,
listen and give appropriate counsel to local officials and inhabitants, inform
component barangay officials and inhabitants of general laws and
‘ordinances which especially concem them, and otherwise conduct visits
and inspections to ensure that the governance of the City will improve the
quality of life of the inhabitants;

(xiv) Act on leave applications of appointed officials and employees on the
‘commutation of the monetary value of their leave credits in accordance with
law;

(x0) Authorize ‘oficial trips of city officials anid employees outside of the City
for a petiod notiexceeding thirty (30) days: Provided, that trips abroad for
longer period may be authorized in accordance with the Local Government
Code'of 1991, as amended; .

(4) Call upon any national official or employee stationed in or assigned to
the City for advice -on matters affecting thé City! and to make
‘recommendations thereon; cobrdinate with said officials’ahd employees in
the formulation and the implementation of plans, programs and projects;
‘and when appropriate initiate an adiministrative or judicial action against a
national government official or employee who may have committed an
offense in the peroriianoe”of tHe official dues while stained in or
assigned 16 the Citys) ="

(vi): Authorize payment Tor inedical care: neéebsdywansportaton,
Subsistence,’ hospital or' médical fees of city officials and employees who
af injured while in the performance of thelr offi duties and functions,
subject to availbily of funds;

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(xix) Conduct an annual palarong panlungsod that shall feature traditional
sports and disciplines that are played in national and international games,
in coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd); and

(ex) Submit to the provincial governor the following reports: an annual report
containing summary of all matters pertinent to the management,
‘administration and development of the City and ail 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 to the
foregoing:

() Ensure that the acts ofthe City's component barangays and ofits ticials
and employees are in accordance with the scope oftheir prescribed powers,
duties and functions;

(ii) Call for the conduct of conventions, conferences, sefnirtars or meetings
of elective or appointive officials of the City; including pprovinciat'and national
officials and employees stationed in assigned to the City; at such time and
place and on such subjects as may be deemed important for the promotion
Of the general welfare ofthe local government uit and its inhabitants;

(ii) Issue sich exetutive orders for the faithful an pptcoite ‘enforcemérit
and execution of laws and ordinances;

(Actas the deputized representative of the National Pol! Commission,
formulate the peace and orlér plan ofthe City, upon its approval, implement
the same; and as such, exercise general and operational control and
supervision over the police forces in the City in accordance ‘with Republic
~ Act No. 6975) otherwise knovin asthe "Department of the Interior and Local

Government Actof 1990"; and;

(¥) Call upon the appropriate Iaw enforcement agencies to suppress
disorder, rio; idvess violetice, rebellion or sedition, or apprehend violators
of the law when public interest so requires such as when tity police forces
cannot adequately cope with public disorder, violence, and criminal activity.

The City Mayor shal be eniled to cary the necessary firearms within the
teiritoral jurisdiction of the City.



(3) Initiate and maximize the generation of resources and revenues and apply the
same to the implementation of development plans, program objectives and
priorities, particularly the resources and revenues programmed for agro-industrial
development and countryside growth and progress, and relative thereto:

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(i) Require each head of an office or department to prepare and submit an
estimate of appropriations for the ensuing calendar year, in accordance with
the budget preparation process enshrined under the Local Government
Code of 1991, as amend

(ii) Prepare and submit to the Sangguniang Panlungsod for approval the
executive and supplemental budgets of the City for the ensuing calendar
year in the manner provided for under the Local Government Code of 1991,
‘as amended;

(ii) Ensure that all taxes and other revenues of the City are collected and
that city funds are applied to the payment of expenses and settlement of
obligations of the City, in accordance with law or ordinance;

(iv) Issue licenses and permits and suspend or revoke the same for any
Violation of the conditions stipulated by law or ordinance and upon which
Said litenses or permits Had been iésued;

|W) Assue ‘permits withoutneed of approval theréfor' from: any natiohal

Sagericy, for the ‘holding of activities for any charitable or welfare purpose,
excluding prohibited games of chance or shows that are contrary to law,
public policy and public morals

(Wi) Requite’ owners’ of lisgally constructed "houses, bullings or-ether
structures ‘to! obtain the necessary permits, subject to such fines and
Penalties as may be imposed by law or ordinance, or to make necessary
‘chariges in the coristructiom of the’ Same ‘when said constiuction violates
any law or ordinance, or to order the demolition or removal of said house;
building ‘or Structure within the peridd prescribed by law-or ordinance;

(vil) Adopt adequate measures to safeguard and conserve land, mineral,
forest, mariné and'other resources of the Cit

(ill) Provide’efficient and effective property and supply management in the

city; and protect the funds, credits, rights and other properties ofthe City:
and .

(ix) Institute or cause to be instituted administrative or judicial proceedings
for violation of ordinances in the collection of taxes, fees or charges, and for
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against all Suits to ensure that ils interests, resources and rights are
adequately protected.

(4) Ensure the delivery of basic services and the provision of adequate facilities
and, in addition thereto:

{() Ensure that the construction and repair of roads and highways funded by
the national government shall be, as far as practicable, carried out in a
spatially contiguous manner and in coordination with the construction and
repair of the roads and bridges of the City and of the province; and,

(ii) Coordinate the impleméntation of technical services, including public
works and infrastructure programs, rendered by national offices and
provincial office.

(8) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, and those that are prescribed
by law or ordinance.

(d) The City Mayor shall hold office in the City Hall.

‘SEC. 10. The City Vice Mayor. - (a) There shall be a City Vice Mayor who shall be
elected in the same mariner as the City Mayor and shall atthe time of the eleotion possess
the same qualifications as the City Mayor. The City Vice Mayor shall hold office for three
(8) years, unless sooner removed, and shall receive a monthly compensation
correspondingi:to salary. grade twenty-six:(26) as prescribed under the "Compensation
and Position Classification Act of 1989", as amended, and the implementing guidelines
issued pursuant thereto, and such other compensation, emoluments and allowances as
may be determined bylaw:
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(b) The City. vice Mayoral exercise the following duties: &

(1) Act a8 presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and sign all warrants

awn on the City Treasury forall expenditures appropriated forthe operation ofthe

Sangguniang Panlungs6di

(2) Subject to civil service law, rules and regulations, appoint all officials and
‘employees inciiding thé Secretary of the Sangguniang Panlungsod; except those
whose manner of appointment'is specifically provided under the Local'Government
Code of 1991,'as amended;

(@) Assumé the office of thie City Major for the unexpired term of the latter in the
{event of permanent vacancy as provided under the Local Goverment Code of 1991,
‘as amended:

(@) Exercise the powers'and perform the duties snd functcis ‘of thé City Mayer ia
cases of témporary vacancy as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991,
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(6) Perform such other dlities’ and functions, and exercise such oihér powers as
provided under the Local’ Governimént Code of 1991, as amended, and those that
are prestribed by law or ordinance.

ARTICLE IV
‘THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD

SEC. 11. Composition and Compensation. - (a) The Sangguniang Pantungso
legislative body ofthe City, and shall be composed of the City Vice Mayor as the presiding
officer, ten (10) regular Sangguniang Panlungsod members, the President of the city
chapter of the Liga ng mga Barangay, the President of the Panlungsod na Pederasyon
ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan andthe three (3) representatives from the following
sectors, as members: the representative of the women’s sector; the representative of the
agricultural or industrial workers sector, and the representative of other sectors, including
the urban poor, indigenous cultural communities, or persons with disabilties (PWDs):
Provided, That with the exception of the women's secior, the Sangguniang Panlungsod
‘shall determine the sectors to be represented within ninety (90) days prior to the holding
of the focal elections.

(©) The regular members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod And the sectoral
representatives shall be elected in the manner as may be provided for by law.

(c);The members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall-receive a.minimum monthly
‘compensation:carresponding to Salary Grade Twenty-Five (SG-25) as prescribed under
the "Compensation and Position Classification Act of 1989" as amended, and the
implementing guidelines issued pursuant thereto.

SEC. 12. Powers, Duties, and Functions. - (a) The Sangguniang Pantungsod, as the
legislative body, of the City, shall enact ordinances, approve resolutions and appropriate
funds for the general welfare of the City and its inhabitants pursuant fo Section 16 of the
Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and in the proper exercise of the corporate
powers ofthe City’ as, provided under Section 22 of the, Local Government Code, as
amended, and shall: ‘ . fete t

(1) Approve ordinances tind pass resolitions necessary for ar efficient and effective
ly government and relative hereto: 1

(i, Review all ordinances appfoved 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,

(il). Maintain peace and order by,enacting measures to prevent.and suppress

lawiessness, disorder, riot, violence, rebellion or sedition and impose

‘penalties for the violation of said ordinances; > sunsets ay

(ii)... Approve ordinances imposing.a fine not exceeding Five thousand. pesos

» (P8,000) or an imprisonment for a period not exceeding one (1) year, or
both at the discretion of the'caurt, for violation of a city ordinance;

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‘Adopt’ measures to protect the inhabitants of the City from:the harmful
‘effects of man-made or natural disasters and calamities, and to provide
relief services and assistance.for victims during and in the afterinath of said
disasters or calamities and in their return to productive livelihood following
said events;

Enact ordinances intended to prevent, suppress and impose appropriate
penalties for habitual drunkenness in public places, vagrancy, mendicancy,
prostitution, establishment and maintenance of houses of 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;

Protect the environment and impose appropriate penalties for acts which
endanger the environment, such as dynamite fishing and other forms of
destructive fishing, illegal logging, smuggling of logs, smuggling of natural
resources products and of endangered species of flora and fauna, slash-
and-bum farming and such other activities which result in pollution,
acceleration of siltation of rivers and lakes or of ecological imbalance;
Subject to the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991, as
aniended; and the pertineit laws, determine the powers and: duties of
Officials and employees of the City;

Consistent with the: “Compensation and Position ‘Classification Act of
1989", as amended; determine the -positions”and: the salaries, wages,
allowancés and other emoluments and benefits of officials and employees,
paid wholly or mainly from city funds ‘and provide for “expenditures
necessary for the proper conduct of programs, projets, ‘services ‘and
activities ofthe city gévernment;

Auttiorize the payment of compensation to’a qualified person not in the
goveinment service who fils up a temporary vacancy, or giant honorarium
to any qualified official or siiployee designated to fil a temporary vacancy
iva concurrent capacity at'the rate authorized by law; *

Provide a'fiiechanism and the’ appropriate funds therefor; to erisure the
Safety and protection of all city government property, public documents, or
Fecords such ‘as those relating to property’ inventory, ‘land: ownership,
record of births, marriages, deaths,’ assessments, tafation, accounts,
business petmits and such otter records and documents <f publi

in the offices and departments of the city government; »
When the finances of the’ city’ government allow,’ provide ‘for additional
allowances‘and dther benefits to jadges, prosecutors, public elementary
and high school teachers; and other national goverment officals stationed
in or assigned to the City; wie
Provide legal assistance to’ barangay officials who, in the performance of
their official duties or ‘on ‘the ‘occasion thereof, have’ 10 initiate judicial
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(i) 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, when the
finances of the city government allow said coverage.

(2) Generate and maximize the use of resources and revenues for the development
plans, program objectives and priorities of the City, as provided under the Local
Government Code of 1991, as amended, with particular attention to agro-
industrial development and city-wide growth and progress, and relative thereto,
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 inhabitants;

(i) Subject to the provisions of Book Il of the Local Govemment Code of 1991,
‘as amended, and applicable laws and upon the majority vote of all the
members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, enact ordinance levying taxes,
fees and charges, prescribing the rates thereof for general and specific
purposes and granting tax exemptions, incentives or reliefs;

(ii) Subject to the provisions of Book il of the Local Government Code of 1991,
a8 amended, ‘and: upon the’ majority’ vote of all:the rembers of the
Sahgguniang: Panlungséd, -authorize the City’ Mayor to’ negotiate: and
Contract loans and other forins of indebtedness; -*

(iv) Subject to'the provisions of Book IIof the Local Government Code of 1991,
as amended, and applicable laws and upon the majority vote of all the
‘sembers'of the: Sangguniang Panlungsod, eniatt ordinances: authorizing
the floating of tonds or other instruments of indebtedness, for the purpose

of raising funds to firiance ‘development projects; 2

(¥) ® "ABpropriate funds for the'construction and mairitenance of the rental of
buigings 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; ~ :

(vi) Prescribe reasonable limits anid restraints on'the use of property within the
jurisdiction of the Citys"! ;

(vil) “Adopt a-cémprehensive land’se ‘plan for the City: Provided,’ That the
formulation, adoption or modification of said plan shall be in‘coordination
within the epproved provincial comprehensive land use plan;

(vil) Reclassify lands within'the jurisdiction of the City subject to the’pertinent
provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended;

(x) Enact integrated zoning ordinante in consonarice with the approved
Comprehetisive land use ‘plan; -subject: to “existing laws, rules’ and:
regulations; establish fire limits or zones, particularly in populous centers;
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fire limits or Zones in accordance with the provisions of the’ Fire Code of
the Philippines;

‘Subject -to national law, process and approve subdivision plans for
residential, commercial or industrial purposes and other development
purposes, and to collect processing fees and other charges, the proceeds
of which shall accrue entirely to the City: Provided, however, That where
approval of a national agency or office is required, said approval shall not
bbe withheld for more than thirty (30) days from receipt of the application.
Fallure to act on the application within the period stated above shall be
deemed as approval thereof;

‘With the concurrence of at least two-thirds (2/3) of all the members of the
‘Sengguniang Panlungsod, grant tax exemptions, incentives or reliefs to
entities engaged in community growth-inducing industries, subject to the
provisions of the Local Goverment Code of 1991, as amended;

Grant loans or provide grants to other local government units or to national,
provincial and city charitable, benevolent or educational institutions:
Provided, That said institutions are operated and maintained within the
City:

Implement a numbering system for residential, commercial and other
buildings in the City; and

Regulate the inspection, weighing and measuring of aticles of commerce.

(3) Subject to the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended,
‘enact ordinances that-grant franchises and authorize’‘the issuance’of permits or
licenses, upon conditions and for purposes that promote the general welfare of
the inhabitants ofthe City, ané pursuant to this legislative authority, perform the
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Fix and impose reasonable fees and charges forall services rendered by
the city government to private persons or entities;

Regulate or fx ens fees for any business or practice of profession within
the City and the conditions under which the license for said business or
Bractoe of profession may be revoked and enact ordinances levying taxes
thereon; *

Provide for and set the terms and conditions under which pubit utiles
‘owned by the City shall be operated by the city government, and prescribe
the conditions under which the same may be leased to private persons or
entities, preferably cooperatives; - oo

Regulate the display of and fix the license fees for signs, signboards or
billboards at the: place or places where the profession -or business
advertised thereby'is:in whole or in part, conducted;

‘Any law to the ‘contrary nitwithstanding, ‘authotize” and: license the
establishment, operation and maintenance of cockpits, and regulate
cookfighting -and -commercial: breeding: of. gamecocks: Provided, That
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(BOTH, regulate the operation of tricycles and grant franchises for the
operation thereof within the territorial jurisdiction of the City; and

Upon approval by a majority vote of all the members of the Sangguniang
Panlungsod, grant a franchise to any person, partnership, corporation or
cooperative to do business within the City; establish, construct, operate
and maintain 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 a franchise.

(4) Maintain peace and order, regulate the operation of establishments, establish
standards for the conduct oftheir businesses including the use of lands, structures

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‘With the concurrence of the majority of the members of the Sangguniang
Panlungsod, a quorum being present, deny the entry of legalized
‘gambiing by ordinance into any part of the City, or regulate its place of
‘operation in the City;

Require that buildings and the premises thereof and any land within the
City be kept and maintained’ a clean and sanitary condition; impose
penalties for any violation thereof; or upon failure to comply with said
requirement, teduire the filing up of any land or premises to a grade
hecessary for proper sanitation a the expense ofthe ovner,
‘administrator, or ténant concerned;

Regulate the cisposal of cinial and other wastes from hospitals, clinics
and other similar estabishments in accordance with established rules
and regulations;

Regulate the establishment, operation and maintenance of cafés,
restaurants, beerhouses, hotels, motets, inns, pension houses, lodging
houses and other similar establishments, Including the conduct of tourist
‘guides and trarisport operators;

Regulate the sale, giving away, or ispensing of any ntsxcating matt,
Wine, 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 iviammable
and highly combustible materials within the City; ‘

Régulate the establishment: operation, and mainterianes of any
‘entertainment or amusement facilities, including theaters; éircus Venués,
billiard halls, Public dancing schools, public dance halls, Sauna baths,
massage pariors, and other places for entertainment or amusément;
regulate such other events or activities for amusement or entertainment,
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prohibit certain, forms of amusement or entertainment in order to protect,
the social and moral welfare of the community;

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

(%) 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.

(6) Approve ordinances which shall ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the
basic services and facilities as provided under the Local Government Code of
1991, as amended, and in addition to said services and facilities:

(i) Provide for the establishment, maintenance, protection and conservation
‘of communal forests and watersheds, tree parks, greenbelts, mangroves,
and other similar forest development projects;

(i) Establish public markets, siaughterhouses or animal corrals and authorize
the operation thereof by the city government; and regulate the construction
‘and operation of private markets, talipapas or other similar buildings and
structures;

(ii) Regulate-thé preparation and sale of meat, poultry; fish, vegetables, fruits,
fresh dairy products, and other foodstuffs for public consumption;

(iv) Regulate the use of Streets, aventes, alleys, sidewalks; bridges; parks and

other public places and approve the construction, improveirient, repair and
‘Maintenance of the same; establish bus and vehicle stops and terminals
regulate the use of the Same by privately-owned Vehicles which serve
the ‘public; fegulate garages and operation of' conveyarices'for hire;
designate stands to be occupied by public vehickés when notin 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; ' . iio

()°* Regulate"traffic or all: streets -arid: bridges: prohibit enérotichmients” oF
Obstaclés thereon and; when riecessary in the ‘interest of public welfare,
authorize the removal of encroachments and illegal construction in public
places; = . a

(v)) Subject to existing laws, establish and provide for the maintenance; repair,
and operation of an efficient waterworks system to supply water for the
City's inhabitants and to puiify the sourée of the water supply; regulate the
construction, maintenance, repair nd use’ of Fydrarits,-pumps, cistems
and reservoirs; protect the purity and quantity of the water supply of thé
Cty and; for this purpose, extend the coverage of appropriate ordinances
over ail territories within the drainage area of said water supply and within
one hundred (100)-meters of the reservoir, canal; conduit, aqueduct,

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‘and regulaté the consumption, usé or recycling of wasté Water and fix and
colléct charges theréfor; nau

(vi) Regulate the driling and excavation of the ground for the laying of water,
gas, sewer, and other pipes, telecommunication cable wires and the
‘construction, repair, and maintenance of public drains, sewers, cesspools,
tunnels and similar structures; regulate the placing of poles and the use of
crosswalks, curbs and gutters; adopt measures to ensure public safety
against open canals, manholes, live wires and other similar hazards to life
and property; and regulate the construction and use of private water
closets, privies and other similar structures in buildings and homes;

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 to the

welfare of the inhabitants;

(i) Subject to the availability of funds and to existing laws, rules and
regulations, establish and provide for the operation of vocational and
technical schools and similar post-secondary institutions and, with the
‘approval ofthe Department of Education (DepEd) and Technical Education
‘and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), as the case may be, fix and
collect reasonable tuition fees and other school charges in educational
institution’ supported by the city government, Subject to éxisting laws on
tuition tees;

(x) Establish scholarship furid for poor but ‘deserving students in schools
located within its jurisdiction or for students residing within the City;

(x) Approve measures and adopt quarantine: regulations to’ prevent ‘the
introduction and spread of diseases; :

(xii) Provide for an efficient and effective system of solid waste and garbage
Collection arid disposal; prohibit littering and the: placing dr throwing of
‘garbage, refuse, and other wastes; 9

(aii), Provide ‘for the care of ‘persons with disabilities (PWDs), -paupers, the
elderly, the'sick, persons of tinsound mind, abandoned minors, juvenile
delinguents, drug’ dependents, ablised children and: thé youth below
eighteen (18) years'of age; and subject to: availabilty of funds, establish
afié provide for the operation of centers'and facilities for the said person:

(xiv) Establish ahd provide for the maintenance and improvement of jails and
detention centers,’ institute @ sound jail managerhent program, and
appropriate funds for the subsistence of detainees and convicted prisoners,
in the City; vo :

w) Establish @ council which shall promote culture and: the’ its, coordinate
with ‘government agencies ‘and non-governmental organizations “and,
Sibject fo the ‘availabilty of funds,’ appropriate funds for thé support and
development of the same; and ve

(«) Establish a council for senior citizens which shall formulate policies and
adopt measures mutually beneficial to the elderly'and to the community;
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to’ thé availability of funds, appropriaté ‘funds to support programs and
projects for the benefit of senior citizens. :

(6) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those that
are prescribed by law or ordinance.

ARTICLE V
PROCESS OF LEGISLATION
SEC. 13, Internal Rules of Procedure. — (a) On the first regular session following the

‘lection ofits members and within ninety (90) days thereafter, the Sangguniang
Panlungsod shall adopt or update its existing rules of procedure.

(b) The rules of procedure shall provide for the followit

(1) The organization of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and the election of its
officers as well as the creation of standing commitiees which shall include
the committees on Appropriations, Revenues, Engineering and Public
Works, Education and Health, Women and Family, Human Rights, Youth
arid Sports Development, Environmental Protection, Peavé and-Ordér and
‘Traffic, and ‘Coéperatives; the’ general jurisdiction of each committee; and
the election of the chairman and members of each committee;

(@) The order and calendar of business for each session;

(8) The legistative process;
(4) The pariamentary procedures which include the conduct of members
during sessions;

(5) The discipline of embers for disorderly behavior arid @bserices without
«+ justifiable case for four (4): consecutive seisions for whichthey may be
ensured; reprimanded, or éxcluded from the session, suspended for not
more than sixty (60) days or expelled: Provided, That the penalty of
‘Suspension of'expulsion shalhrequire thé céncurrence of at least two-thirds
(2/3) vote of all the Sangguniang Panlungsod members: Provided, further,
‘That a member convicted by finial judgment to itnprisonment of at least one
(2) year for’ any crime Involving moral turptude ‘shall-be automaticaly
expelled from the Sanggunian; and " :

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SEC. 14, Full Disclosure of Financial and Business Interests of Sangguniang
Panlungsod Members. - (a) Every Sangguniang Panlungsod member shall, upon
assumption to office, make a full disclosure of their business and financial interests. Such
disclosure shall also include a professional relationship or any relation by affinity or
consanguinity within the fourth civil degree, which a sanggunian member may have with
any person, firm or entity affected by any ordinance or resolution under consideration by
the Sangguniang Panlungsod and which relationship may resylt in conflict of interests.
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 a specific constitutional or statutory provision applicable to the
situation, “conflict of interest" refers to a situation where it may be reasonably deduced
that a member of the Sangguniang Panlungsod may not act in the public interest due to
‘some private, pecuniary or other personal considerations that may tend to affect the
exercise of judgment to the prejudice ofthe service or the public.

(b) The'disclosure required ‘inder'this Act shall be made in writing aid submitted
to'the ‘secretary of the Sangguniang Panlungsod or the secretary of the concerned
‘corimittee,’The disclosure shall, iall cases, form part of the record of the proceedings
‘and shall be made in the following manner: :

‘(f) Disclosuré ‘shail be made: before the’ meinber paiicipates in the
«deliberations on the ordinahce or resolution urider‘considetation: 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; aiid no

(2) Disclosure shall be made when a member takes a position or makes a
privilege speech on a matter that may affect thé busiriess interest, financial
connection’or professional relationship described herein.

Sec. 15. Sessions:~ (a) On the first day of thé session immediately followirig the election
of its membéts)"the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall, by resolution, fix:the day, time and
place’ of its siissions. The fhinimum numiber of regular sessions shall'bé once a week for
the’ Sangguniang Panlungsod and twice @ month for the Sangguniang Barangay’

(b) When the public interest so demands, special sessions may be called by the
City Mayor-6r by a majority of the’ members of the Sangguniang Pailurigsod:.
(6) All Sarigguniang Panlungsod sessions shall be’ open t6’ths pubié Unless a
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present, there being @ quorum, in the public interest or for reasons of security, decency
‘or morality, No. two, (2) sessions, regular or special, may be held in a.single day.

(d) In the case of special sessions of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, a written notice
to the members shall be served personally at the members’ usual place of residence at
Jeast twenty- four (24) hours before the special session is held.

Unless otherwise concurred in by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Sangguniang
Panlungsod members present, there being a quorum, no other matters may be
considered at a special session except those stated in the notice.

(e) The Sangguniang Panlungsod shall keep a joumal and record of its
proceedings which may be published upon resolution of the majority of its members.

‘SEC. 16. Quorum, ~ (a) A majority of all the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod
who have been elected and qualified shall constitute a quorum to transact official
business. Should a question of quorum be raised during a session, the presiding officer
shall immediately proceed to call the roll of the members and thereafter announce the
results.

(b) Where there is no quorum, the presiding officer may declare a recess until such
time as a quorum is constituted, or a:majority of the members preserit may adjourn from
day to day and may compel the immediate attendance of any member absent without
justifiable cause by designating @ member of the Sangguniang Paniungsod, to be
assisted by a member or members of the police force assignéd in the territorial jurisdiction
of the City of Baliwag, to“arrest the absent member and present him atthe session.

(c) If there is stil no quorum despite the enforcement of the immediately preceding
subsection, no business shall be transacted. The presiding officer, upon proper motion
duly approved by the memibers present, shall then deciare the session adjourned for lack
of quorum,

‘SEC. 17. Approval of Ordinances. ~ (a) Every ordinance eniacted by'the Sangguniang
Panlungsod shail be presented to the City Mayor. if the City Mayor approves the same,
the signature shall be affixed on each and every page thereof; otherwise, the ordinance
shall be vetoed and returned to the Sangguniang Paniungsod with a statement on the
objections, which may proceed to-reconsider the same.

(b) The veto’shall be communicated by ‘the’ City Mayor to ‘the Sangguniang
Panlungsod within ten (10) days; otherwise, the ordinance shall be deemed approved as.
if ithad been signed.

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SEC. 18. Veto Power of the City Mayor. — (a) The City Mayor may veto any ordinance
of the Sangguniang Panlungsod on the ground that it is ultra vires or prejudicial to the
public welfare, stating the reasons for the veto in writing.

(b) The City Mayor shall have the power to veto any particular item or items of an
appropriations ordinance, an ordinance or resolution adopting a local development plan
and public investment program, or an ordinance directing the payment of money or
creating liability. In such case, the veto shall not affect the item or items which are not
objected to. The vetoed item or items shall not take effect unless the Sangguniang
Panlungsod overrides the veto in the manner herein provide, otherwise, the Item or items
in the appropriations ordinance of the previous year corresponding to those vetoed, if any,
shall be deemed re-enacted,

(©) The City Mayor may veto an ordinance or resolution only once. The Sanggunian
‘may override the veto of the City Mayor by two-thirds (2/3) vote of all its members, thereby
making the ordinance effective even without the approval of the City Mayor.

SEC. 19. Review of City Ordinances by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. — (a) Within
three (3) days after approval, the secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall forward
to the Sangguniang Panialawigan for review, copies of approved ordinances and the
resolution approving the local development plans and public investment programs
formulated’by thé’loca development councils.

(0) Within thirty (20) days after receipt’of copies of such ordinances and resolutions,
the Sangguniang Panlalawigan shall examine the documents or transmit them to the
provincial attomey or the provincial prosecutor for prompt examination. The provincial
aattomey or the provincial prosecutor shall; within. period-of ten (10) days from-receipt of
the documents, inform the ‘Sangguniang Panlalawigan in wriling of itécomments or
‘ecommendations thereon, which may be considered by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan
in making its decision, *

(©) If the:Sangguniang Panlatawigan finds that such an ordinance or resolution is
beyond the power conferred upon the Sangguniang Panlungsod concerned, it shall
declare such ordinance or resolution invalid in whole or in part. The Sangguniang
Panlalawigan shail enter its action in the minutes and shall advise the corresponding city
authorities of the action has taken. . .

(@) tfno action has been taken by the Sangguniang Pantalawigan within tity (30)
days after submission of such-an ordinance or resolution, the same.shall be presumed
consistent with law and therefore valid,

‘SEC. 20, Review of Barangay Ordinances by the Sangguniang Panlungsod..- (a)
Within ten (10) days after their 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 or city ordinances... i

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thirty (30) days from receipt thereof, the same shall be deemed approved.

(c) If the Sangguniang Panlungsod finds the barangay ordinarices‘iriconsistent with
law or city ordinances, the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall, 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 carried out.

SEC. 21. Penaity for the Enforcement of Disapproved Ordinances or Resolutions.
~ Any attempt to enforce any ordinance or any resolution approving the local development
plan and oublic investment program, after the disapproval thereof, shall be sufficient
‘ground for the suspension or dismissal of the official or employee concerned,

‘SEC. 22. Effectivity of Ordinances or Resolutions. - (a) Unless otherwise stated in the
ordinance or the resolution approving the local development plan and public investment
program, the same shall take effect after ten (10) days from the date a copy thereof is
posted in a bulletin board at the entrance of the Cily Hall of Baliwag and in at least two
(2) other conspicuous places in the City of Baliwag not later than five (5) days after
approval thereof.

(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 atleast
‘wo (2) conspicuous places in the City not ater than five (5) days after approval thereof,

The text of the ordinance. or.resolition Shall be disseminated and posted In Filipino
or English’and in the language or dialect understood by the majority of the people in the
City, and the secretary of the Sangguniang, Panlungsod shall record such fact in a book
kept for the purpose, stating the dates of approval and posting.

(©) Ordinances with penal sanctions shall be posted at prominent places in the City
Hall, for @ minimum period of three (3). consecutive weeks, Such ordinances shall also be
published newspaper of gerieral circulation within the City:

ARTICLE Vl” ’
DISQUALIFICATIONS AND SUCCESSION FOR ELECTIVE CITY OFFICIALS

SEC: 23. Disqualifications for'Elective City Officials. * The folowing persons are
disqualified from running for any elective position in the City:

(@) Tose sentenced by nal judgment foran offense involving moral turpitude or an
offense punishable by one (1) year or more of imprisonment within two (2) years after
serving sentence; :

(6) Those rernoved from office:aé'a result of an administrative case;
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Republic of the Philippines;
(d) Thoss with dual citizenship;
{(e) Fusitives from justice in criminal or nonpolitical cases here and abroad;

(f) 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 of 1991, amended; and

(g) The insane or feeble-minded.

‘SEC. 24, Permanent Vacancy in the Offices of the City Mayor and City Vice Mayor.
{a) If'@ permanent vacancy occurs in the office of the City Mayor, the City Vice Mayor
shall become the City Mayor. Ifa permanent vacancy occurs in the office of the City Vice
Mayor, the highest ranking Sangguniang Panlungsod member or, in case of the latters
permanent incapacity, the second highest ranking Sangguniang Panlungsod member
shall become the City Mayor or City Vice Mayor, as the case may be. Subsequent
vacancies in the said offices shall be filled automatically by the other Sangguniang
Panlungsod members according to their ranking defined under the Local Government
Code of 1991, as amended.

(b) The successors, as defined herein, shall serve only the unexpired terms of their
predecessors. . :

(©) For purposes ofthis Act, permanent vacancy arises when an elective local official
fils in @ higher vacent office, refuses to assume office, falls 10 qualify, dies, is
removed from office, voluntarily resigns or is otherwise permanently incapacitated to
discharge the functions of the office.

(d) For purposes of succession as’ provided in this Act, ranking in the Sangguniang
Panlungsod shall be determined on the basis of the proportion of votes obtained by
each winning candidate to the total number of registered voters in the City n the
immediately preceding local.election

‘SEC. 25. 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:

(2) The provincial governor shall: make the aforesaid appointments;

(b) Only the nominee of the politcal party under which the Sangguniang Panlungsod
member:concemed had been elected and whose elevation to the position next
higher in rank created the last vacancy in the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall be
appointed in the manner provided: herein. The appointee shall come from the
political party as that of the Sangguniang Panlungsod member who caused the
vacancy and shall serve the unexpired term of the vacant office. in the appointment
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‘qua non, and any appointment without such nomination and certification shall be
‘ull and void ab initio and shall be a ground for administrative action against the
official responsible therefore:

(c) In case the permanent vacancy occurs in a position held by a Sangguniang
Panlungsod member who does not belong to any political party, the City Mayor
shall, upon recommendation of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, appoint a qualified
person to fil the vacancy; and

(4) In case of a vacancy in the representation of the youth and the barangay in the
‘Sangguniang Panlungsod, said vacancy shall be filled automatically by the official
next in rank of the organization concerned.

‘SEC. 26. Temporary Vacancy in the Office of the City Mayor. ~ (a) When the City
Mayor is temporarily incapacitated to perform the duties for physical or legal reasons such
as when the City Mayor is on official leave from duties, on travel abroad, or is suspended
from office, the City Vice Mayor or the highest ranking Sangguniang Panlungsod member
shall automatically exercise the powers 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 of having reported back to office.
In case where the temporary incapacity is due to legal cause, the City Mayor shall
also submit the hecessary documents showing that said legal cause no longer exists.
(c) When traveling within the country but outside the territorial jurisdicticn of the City
{or a period not exceeding three (3) consecutive days, the City Mayor may designate
in writing the officer-in-charge of the 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:

(4) If the'City Mayor fals'or refuses to issue such authorization, the City Vice Mayor
or the highest ranking Sangguniang Panlungsod member, as the case maybe, shall
have the'right fo assuthe the powers, duties aid functions of the said fice on the
fourth day of absence of the City Mayor, subject 10 the limitations provided
subsection (c)hereof.
(©) Except as'provided above, the City Mayor shall in no case ‘auttiorize any local
official to assume the powers, ‘duties and functions of the:office, other than the City
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‘THE APPOINTIVE OFFICIALS OF THE CITY:

‘THEIR QUALIFICATIONS, POWERS AND DUTIES

SEC. 27. The Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod. - (a) There shell be a
‘Secretary of the Sangguniang Panlungsod who shall be a career official withthe rank and
salary equal to head of a department or office.-

(0) The Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod must: be a citizen of the
Philippines, a resident of the City of Baliwag, of good moral character, a holder of a
college degree preferably in law, commerce, or public administration from recognized
college or university, and a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent.

(0) The Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall take charge of the office
of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, and shall

(1) Attend meetings of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and keep a journal of
its proceedings;

(2) Keep the seal of the City and affix it with signature to all ordinances,
resolutions, and other officidl acts of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and
present the sairte for th sighiature of the presiding officer;

(3) Forwaid ‘to thé ‘City Mayor, for approval, bopies of ordinances enacted
by the Sangguniang Panlungsod duly certiied by the presiding officer, in
‘the’mannet provided in Séctioh 54 of the Local Government Code of 1991;
‘as amended;

(4) Forward to the Sangguniang Pantalawigan copies of duly approved
ordiriances in the’ manner provided in Sections 58 and 57 of the Lotal
Government Code of 1991; as'amended;

(6) Fumish, upon the reqlest of any interested party, tettified copies of
Tecords of public character in custody, upon payment to the City Treasurer
_ of Such fees'as may be prescribed by ordinance;

" (6) Record in a book kept for the purpose, al ordinances and resolutions
enacted ‘or adopted by the Sangguniang Panlungsod,"with thé dates of
passage and publication thereof,

(7) Keep the office aiid all-nosi-confidential rééords therein’ open to the
publi¢ during usval business hours;

(8) Translate into the dialect used by the majority of the inhabitants all
ofdinarices and tesolutions'immediately after their approval arid cause the

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publication of the.same together with the original version in the manner
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended;

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

(10) Perform other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and
those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.

SEC. 28. The City Treasurer. - (a) The City Treasurer shall be appointed by the
Secretary of the Department of Finance (DOF) from a list of at least three (3) ranking
eligible recommendees of the City Mayor, subject to civil service law, rules and
regulations.

(b) The City Treasurer shall be under the administrative supervision of the City
Mayor, to whom the city treasurer shall report regularly on the tax collection efforts of the
City.

(c) The City Treasurer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of
Baliwag, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree in commerce, public
administration, ‘or law ftom a tecognized college or university, first-grade civil service
eligible or its equivalent and must have’ acquired at least five (6) years experience in
treasury or accounting services.

(d) The “City ‘Treasurer shall réceive such Gompensation, emoluments and
allowances may be determined by law.

(e) The City Treasurer shall supervise the City Finance Department, and shall:

(a) Advise the City Mayor, the Sangguniang Panlungsod and other local
government ‘and national officials concerned regarding the disposition of
' local government funds arid on such other matters relative to public finarice;

(b) Take custody and exercise proper management of the funds of the City:

(c) Take charge of the disbursement of all funds of the City-arid such other
funds the’ custody of which may be entrusted to the City Treasurer by law
or other competent authority;

{(@) Inspect private commefcial and industrial establishirnents’ within ‘the

jurisdiction of the City in relation to the implementation of tax ordinances
“pursuant to the provisions ‘of the Local Government’ Code of 1991, as

‘amended; (e)Maintain and update the tax information system of the: City:

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those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.

Sec. 28, Assistant City Treasurer. ~ (a) The Assistant City Treasurer may be appointed
by the Secretary of the Department of Finance (DOF) from a list of at least three (3)
ranking eligible recommendees of the City Mayor, subject to the civil service law, rules
and regulations.

(b) The Assistant City Treasurer must be a citizen of the Philippines, @ resident of
the City of Batiwag, of good moral character, @ holder of a college degree preferably in
‘commerce, public administration or law from a recognized college or university, a first
grade civil service eligible or its equivalent and must have acquired at least five (5)
years experience in treausy or accounting services

(0) The Assistant City Treasurer shall assist the City Treasurer and perform such
duties as may be assigned by the letter.

(4) The Assistant City Treasurer shall have authority to administer oaths
‘concerning official matters relating to the accounts managed by the City Treasurer those
arising in the office of the City Treasurer.

(c) The Assistant City Treasurer shall receive such compensation, erioluments
and allowances as may be determined by law.

SEC. 30, The City Assessor: ~(a)"The City Assessor must be a citizen of the Philippines,
resident of the City of Baliwag, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree
preferably’in civil or mechanical engineering, commerce, or any other related course from
‘a recognizeid college or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent and
must have acquired at. 14 least five (5) years experience in real property assessment
work or in any related field immediately pteceding the date of the appointment.

(©) The City Assessor shall receive such compensation, emoluments’ érid‘allowances
‘as may be determined by law!

(©) The City Assessor shall take charge of the City Assessor's Department, and shall:

(1) Ensure that all laws’and policies governing the appraisal and assessment of
real properties for taxation purposes are properly execute

(2) Initiate; review and recommend changes in policies and objectives; plans arid
programs, techriiques, procedures and practices in the evaluation and assessment
of real properties for taxation purposes;

(3) Establish a systematic method of reel property assessment;

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(5) Prepare, install and maintain a system of tax mapping, showing graphically all
properties subject to assessment and gather all data concerning the same;

(6) Conduct frequent physical surveys to verify and determine whether all real
Properties within the City are property listed in the assessment rolls;

(7) Exercise the functions of appraisal and assessment primarily for taxation
purposes of all real properties in the City;

(8) Prepare a schedule of the fair market value of the different classes of real
properties in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Code of
1991, as amended;

(8) Issue, upon request of any interested party, certified copies of assessment
records of real properties and all other records relative assessment, upon payment
of a service charge or fee to the City Treasurer,

(10) Submit every semester report ofall assessments, as well as cancellations and
‘modifications of assessments to the City Mayor and the Sangguniang Panlungsod;

(11) Attend personally or through an authorized representative all sessions of the
Local Board of Assessment Appeals whenever the assessment is Subject of the
appeal, and present or submit any information or recoril in the possession as
may be required by the Board; and

(12) Peifcrm such otfier duties and flinctions, ahd exercise Such other powers as
provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those
that are prescribed by faw or ordinance.

SEC. 31, The Assistant City Assessor. - (a) The Assistant City Assessor must be a
citizen of the Philippines; a resident of the City of Baliwag, of good moral character, a
holder of college degree preférably in civil or mechanical engineering, commerce, or any
other related course from a recognized college or university, a first grade civil service
eligible or its equivalent and must have acquired at least three (3) years experience in
teal property assessment work oF in any vlad field immediately preceding the date of
the appointment

(b) The Assistant City Assessor shall assist the City Assessor and perform such
other duties as may be assigned by later.

(c) The Assistant City Assessor shall have the authority to administer oaths on all
declarations of real property for purposes of assessments.

(4) The Assistant City Assessor shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
allowances as may be determined -by law.

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SEC. 32. The City Accountant. - (a) The City Accountant must be a citizen of the
Philippines, a resident of the City of Baliwag, of good moral character, a certified put
accountant and must have acquired at least five (5) years experience in the treasury or
‘accounting service immediately preceding the date of the appointment.

(b) The City Accountant shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City Accountant shail take charge of both the office of the accounting and
intemal audit services of the City, and shall:

(1) Install and maintain an internal audit system in the

(2) Prepare and submit financial statements to the City Mayor and to the
‘Sangguniang Panlungsod;

(@) Appraise the Sangguniang Panlungsod and other officials on the
financial condition and operations of the City;

(4) Certify the availabilty of budgetary allotment to which expenditures and
obligations may be properly charged:

(6) 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 remittarices pertaining to the City;

(7) Prepare statements of journal vouchers and liquidation 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 the detaits of purchased furniture, fixtures and equipment,
including disposal thereof, if any;

(14): “Account for allissued requests for obligations anid 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'dutiés and functions, and exércisé such other
Powers as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as
‘amended, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.

SEC. 33. The City Budget Officer, : (a) The City-Budget Officer must be a citizen of the
Philippines, a resident of the City of Baliwag, 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, a fist grade civil service eligible or its
equivalent, and must have acquired at least five (5) years experience in government
‘budgeting or in-any related field immediately preceding the date of appointment.

(b) The City Budget Officer shall receive ‘such compensation, emoluments, and
allowances as may be determined by law.

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(©) The City Budget Officer shall take charge of the City Budget Department, 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 the different
departments and offices of the City;

(8) Assist the City Mayor in the preparation of the annual budget and during
and after budget hearings;

(4) Study and evaluate budgetary implications of proposed legislation and
submit comments and recommendations thereon;

(5) Submit periodic budgetary reports to the Department of Budget and
Management (DBM):

(6) Coordinate with the City Treasurer, the City Accountant and the City
Planning and Development Officer for the purpose of budgeting;

(7) Assist the Sangguniang Panlungsod in reviewing the approved budgets
of component barangays;

(8) ‘Coordinate’ with the’ City Planning and Development Officer ithe
formulation of the development plan of the City; and

(9) Perform such éther dulies:ahd functions, and exercise such other
powers as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as
amended, and those that'are prescribed By laiw Or ordinatice*

SEC.34. The Gity Planning and Development Officer. - (a) The City Planning and
Development Officer iriustbe a citizen ofthe Philippines, a resident ofthe City of Baliwag,
‘of good moral character;'a holder of a college degree preferably in urban planning,
development studies, economics, public administration, or in any related course from a
recognized college or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent, and
must have acquired at least five (5) years experience in development planning or in any
related field immediately preceding the date of the appointment,

(b) The City Pianning and Development Officer shall receive sucty compensation,
emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The, City Planning. and Development Officer shall take charge of the City
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(1) Formulate integrated economic, social, physical-and other development
plans _ and -policies for. . consideration of the City;
(2) Conduct continuing studies, researches and training programs
necessary to evolve plans and programs for implementation;

{8) Integrate and coordinate all sectoral plans and studies undertaken by
the different functional groups. or_—_aagencies;
(4) Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the different development
programs, projects and activites in the City in accordance with the approved
development pan;

(6) Prepare comprehensive plans and other development planning
documents for the consideration of the local development council
(6) Analyze the income and expenditure pattems, and formulate and
recommend fiscal plans and policies for consideration of the finance
‘committee of the City as provided under the Local Government Code of
1991, as amended:

(7) Promote citizen's participation in development planning for the City;
Exercise supervision and control over the secretariat of the Local
Development Counc; and
(8) Perform such other function and duties and exercisé such other powers
‘a5 provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as aniended, and
thosé that are presciibed by law or ordinance,

SEC. 38. The City Engineer. - (a) The City Engineer must be a citizen of the Philippines,
a resident of the City of Baliweig, of good moral charactera licensed éivil engineer, ‘and
must have aciuired atleast five (5) years experience in the practice of profession.

(b) The City Engiiger shel iSéeive such ‘compersaton, emolments nd
allowances as may be determined by law.

(©) The City Engirieer stialltake'charge of the City Engineerifg Office, and shall:

(1) Initiate, ‘review atid 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;

(8) ‘Administer, coordinate, supervise ‘and control the construction;
‘maintenance, improvement and repair of roads, bridges, ather enginéering
and’ ~~ public" works” ° projects" of "the City:
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‘survey, engineering designs, feasibility studies and project management;
and

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

SEC. 36. The City Health Officer.- (a) The City Health Officer must be citizen of the
Philippines, a resident of the City of Baliwag, of good moral character, a licensed medical
practitioner, and must have acquired at least five (5) years experience in the practice of
profession.

(b) The City Health Officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
allowances may be provided by law.

(©) The City Health Officer shall take charge of the Office of the City Health
Services, and shall:

(1) Supervise the personnel and staff of the said office, 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
effigient, effective’ and economical implementation of “health “service
program geared to implement health-related projects and activities;

(2) Formulate ‘mesures “for the ' consideration of the - Sangguniang
Panlungsod and provide technical assistance and support to the City Mayor
in carrying ‘out activities to’ ensure the Yelivery of Basic services and
provision of adequate facilities relative to health services provided under
* Section 17 of the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended;

(3) Develop plans and strategies,-and upon approval thereof by the’ City
Mayor, implement these with the health programs and projects which the
ity Mayor is empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang
Panlungsod is empowered té:provide under the Local Government Code of
1991, as amended;

* (4) In additioh to the foregoing duties and functions, the City Health Officer
shal:

(i) Formulate: and “implement policies, plans dnd projécts to
promote the health of the people in thie City;
(i) Advise the City Mayor and the Sangguniang Panlungsod on
matters pertaining to health; "
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Execute: and enforce all laws, ordinarices and'‘regulations
(iy) Recommend to the Sangguniang Pantungsod,’ through ‘the

relating to public health;

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Local Health Board, the passage of such ordinances
necessary for the preservation of public health;

(v) Recommend the prosecution of any violation of sanitary iaws,
ordinances or regulations;

(vi) Direct the sanitary inspection of all business establishments
selling food items or providing accommodation such as hotels,
motels, lodging houses, and pension houses, in accordance
with to Presidential Decree No. 856, or the Sanitation Code of
the Philippines;

(vi) Conduct health information campaigns and render
health intelligence services;

(will) Coordinate with other government agencies and
ongovernmental organizations involved in the promotion and
delivery of health services;

(i) Be in. the frontine 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 under the Local Government Code of 1991, as
amended, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance,

SEC. 37. The City Civil Registrar. - (a) The City Civil Registrar must be a citizen of the
Philippines, a resident of the ‘City of Baliwag, of good moral character, a holder of a
college degree from a recognized college or university, a first grade civil service eligible
or its equivalent and must have acquired at least five (5) years experience in civil registry
work,

(b) The City Civil Registrar shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
allowances as may be determined by law.

(6) The City Civil Registrar shall be responsible for the civil registration program in
the City of Baliwag pursuant to the Civil Registry Law, the Civil Code, and other pertinent
laws, and the 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
City Mayor is empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang
Panlungsod is empowered to provide for under the Local Government Code
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(2) In adaition to ine foregoing duties and functions, the City Civil Registrar
shall:

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

(i) File, Keep and preserve in a secure place the civil registration
records required by law;

(ii) 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;

(wv) Issue cerifed transcripts or copies of any certificate or
registered documents upon payment of the required fees to
the city 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 city treasurer, and

{v) Coordinate with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in

' * conducting eduicational campaigns for the registration of vital
' documents and assist in the preparation of demographic and
other statistics for the City of Baliwag.

(3) Perform such ‘other duties and functions, and exercise such other
powers as ‘provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as
‘amended, and those that'aré presoribed by law or ordinance.

SEC. 38, The City Administrator. (a) The City Administrator must'bé a citizen of the
Philippines, a resident of the City of Ballwag, of good moral character, a holder of a
college degree preferably in public administration, law, or any other related course from
a recognized college or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent, and
must have acquired at leat five (6) years experience in management and administrative
work,

(b) The term of the City’Administrator is coterminous with that of the ‘appointing
authority. , wet ’

(6) The City Administrator shall receive such compensatcns} emoluments and
allowances as may be determined by law,

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(1) Develop plans and strategies and upon approval thereof by the City
Mayor, implement the same, particularly those whch 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 under the Local Government Code of
1991, as amended;

(2) 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,
may convene the chiefs of offices and other officials of the local government
unit;

(3) Establish and maintain a sound personnel program for the LGU
designed to promote career development and uphold the merit principle in
the local government service;

(4) Conduct a continuing organizational development of the City with the
end in view of instituting effective administrative reforms;

(5) Be in the frontiine of the delivery of administrative support services,
Particularly those related to situations during and in the aftermath of man-
made» and natural disasters or calamities

(6) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City Mayor
97 all matters relative to the nianagement and administration of the City;
and

(7) Perform such other'duties and functions, and exercise such other
powers as provided under the Local Government Code: of 1991,” as
amended, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.

SEC. 39. The City Legal Officer. - (a) The City Legal Officer must be a citizen of the
Philippines, a resident of the City of Baliwag, of good moral character, a member of the
Philippine Bar, and must have practiced the profession for at least five (5) years.

(0) The term of the City Legal Officer shall be coterminous with that of the
‘appointing authority

(c) The City Legal Officer. shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
allowances may be determined by law.

(@) The City Legal Officer, the chief legal counsel of the City, shall take charge of
the Office of the City Legal Service, and shal:

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(1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang
Panlungsod and provide legal assistance and support to the City Mayor in
the delivery of basic services and provisions of adequate facil
(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;

(3) Represent the City in all civil actions and special proceedings wherein
the local government unit or any official thereof, is a party, in their official
capacity: Provided, That, in actions or proceedings where the City of
Baliwag is a party adverse to the provincial goverment or to another
‘component city or municipality, a speciat legal officer may be employed to
represent it;

(4) When required by the City Mayor or Sangguniang Panlungsod, draft
ordinances, contracts, bonds, leases and other instruments involving any
interest of the City and provide comments and recommendations on any
instruments already drawn;

(5) Render‘an opinion in'wrting orf any question of iaw when requested to
do so by” the ° City.” Mayor or © Sarigguniang Panlungsod;
(6) Investigate or cause t6 be investigated any local offical or employee for
administrative ‘neglect oF ‘milsconduct in’ office and recommend the
appropriate action to the: City Mayor or SangguniangPanlungsod, as the
case ; ‘may be;
(7) Investigate or cause to’be investigated any person, firm or corporation
holding any franchise of exercising any public privilege for failure to comply
with any term or condition in the grant of such franchise or privilege, and
fecommend appropriate action to the City Mayor “or” Sangguniang
Panlungsod, as the'case may be: :

(8) When directeid by the City Mayor or Sangguniang Parilurigsod, initiate
‘and prosecute,/n'the interest of the'Cily, any civil action on aniy bond, lease
or" other contract. for breach or violation thereof,
(@) Review and submit recommendations on ordinances approved and
‘executive orders issued by the City's comportent uni

(10) Recommend measures to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise
the’ City Mayor on all matters related to upholding the rule of law:
(11) Be in the frontiine of protecting human rights and prosecuting any
Violations thereof, particularly those which occur during and in the aftermath
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Powers as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as
amiended, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.

‘SEC, 40, The City Social Welfare and Development Officer. - (a) The City Social
Welfare and Development Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, resident of the City
of Baliwag, of good moral character, a duly licensed social worker or a holder of a college
degree preferably in social work, sociology. or any other related course from a recognized
college or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent, and must have
‘acquired at least five (5) years experience in the practice of social work immediately
preceding the date of appointment.

(0) The City Social Welfare and Development Officer shall receive such
‘compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City Social Welfare and Development Officer shall take charge of the Office
of Social Welfare and Development, and shall:

(1) Formulate measures for the approval of the Sangguniang Panlungsod
and provide technical assistance and support to the City Mayor in carrying
‘out méasures to ensure delivety of basic services and provision of adequate
facilites relative to’ social welfare and development;

(2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City
“Mayor, implement the same, particulary tose 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:.. . «

{(B). Identify thé basic, needs of the needy, the disadvantaged, and
impoverished and,.develop and implement appropriate measures to
alleviate their problems and improve their living conditions;

{@) Piovide relief ahd appropiiate crisis intervention for victims of abuse and
exploitation and recommend appropriate measures to déter further abuse
and exploitations;
(6) Assist the City Mayor in implementing ‘at the bafangay léVel a program
for the total development and protection of children up to six (6) years of
age;

(6) Facilitate the implementation of welfare programs’ for the disabled,
eldéity and victims of drug addiction, the rehabilitation’of prisoners and
parolees, the prevention of juvenile delinquency and such other activities
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(7) Initiate and support youth welfare program that will enhance the role of
youth in nation-building;
(8) Coordinate with government agencies and non-governmental
organizations whose purpose is the promotion and the protection of all the
needy, disadvantaged, underprivileged or impoverished groups or
individuals, particularly those identified to be in high risk of and vulnerable
to exploitation, abuse and neglect;

(9) Be in the frontine of the delivery of services particularly those concerned
with immediate relief and assistance during and in the aftermath of man
made and natural ~— disasters and calamities:
(10) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City
Mayor on all other matters related to social welfare and development
‘services that will improve the livelihood and living conditions of the City’s
inhabitants; and

(11) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other
powers as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as
‘amended, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.

SEC. 41. The City Veterinarian. - (a) The City Veterinarian must be a citizen of the
Philippines, a resident of the City of Baliwag; of good moral character, licensed doctor of
veterinary medicine and must have practiced the profession for at least three (3) years.

(b) The City Veterinarian ‘shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City Veterinarian shall take charge of the Office of the Veterinary Services,
and shall:

(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 veterinary services and
provision of adequate facilities;

(2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City
Mayor, implement. the same, particularly those which have to do with
veterinary- related activities which the City Mayor is empowered to
implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to
provide for,

{@) Advise the City Mayor on all matters pertaining to the slaughter of
animals for human consumption and the regulation of slaughterhouses;

(4) Regulate. the keeping of. domestic... animals;
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consumption; (8) Enforce all laws and regulations for the prevention of

cruelty to animals;
(7) Take the necessary measures to eradicate, prevent or cure all forms of
animal diseases;

(8) Be in the frontline of veterinary-related activities, such as during the
outbreak of highly contagious and deadly diseases and in situations
involving the depletion of animals for work and for human consumption,
particularly those arising from and as a result of man-made and natural
disasters or calamit

(8) 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 human consumption; and

(10) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other
powers as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as
amended, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.

SEC. 42, The City General Services Officer. - (a) The City General Services Officer
must be citizen of the Philippines, resident of the City of Baliwag, of good moral character,
‘a holder of a college degree in public administration, business administration or
‘management from a recognized college or university, a first grade civil service eligible or
its equivalent and must have acquired: at least five (5) years experience in, general
services, including management of office supplies, outsourced services, equipment and
other properties, solid waste disposal and general sanitation.

(b) The City General Services Officer shall receive such compensation,
‘emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City General Services Officer shail take charge of the Office of the General
Services, and shall:

(1) Formulate’'measures for’ the consideration of ‘the Sangguniang
anlungsod and provide technical assistance and support to the City Mayor
in carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and
provision of adequate facilities that require general services expertise in
technical support’ services; (2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon
alpproval thereof by the City Mayor; implement the same, particularly those
which have to do with the general services that are 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;

(3) 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,

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reparation, assistance and counterpart of joint _ projects;
(4) 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 the space;

(5) Recommend to the City Mayor the reasonable rental rates for local
government properties, whether real or personel, which will be leased to
public or private entities by the local_ government;
(6) Recommend to the City Mayor reasonable rental rates of private
properties which may be leased for the official use of the City;

(7)Maintain and supervise janitorial, security, landscaping and other related
services in all local government public buildings and other real property,
whether owned or leased by the local government unit
(8) Collate and disseminate information regarding prices, shipping and
‘other costs of supplies and other items commonly used by the local
government unit;

(9) Perform archival and record management with respect to records of
offices and departments of the local government unit;

(10) Perform all other functions pertaining to supply and properly
‘mariagement heretofofe performed by the local government treasurer and
enforce policies on records ‘creation, maintenance ‘arid disposal;
(14) Be in the frontline ‘of general services-related activities, including 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!

(12) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City
‘Mayor on ail matters relative to general services; and’ *

(73)Perform such: other ‘duties and functions, and’ exercise such other
powers a8 provided under: the Local Government Code of 1991, as
amended, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.

SEC, 43, The''City Environment and Natural Resources Officer. ~ (a) The City
Environment énd Natural Resources Officer must be a clizen of the Philippines, a
resident of the City of Baliwag, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree
preferably in: environment, forestry; agriculture or any other related course from
recognized collége university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent and must
have acquired at least five (5) years experience in the environment and natural resources
management, conservation and utilization work.

(b) The City Environment and’ Natural Resources Officer shall receive such
compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

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(c) The City Environment and Natural Resources Officer shall take charge of the
2 Office of the Environment Service Department, and shall:

3 (1) Formulate measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang

4 Panlungsod and provide assistance and support to the City Mayor in

s carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision

6 of adequate facilities relative fo environment and natural resources services

7 as provided under Section 17 of the Local, Government Code of 1991, as

8 amended;

8 (2) Develop plans and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City
20 Mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with
un environment and natural resources programs and projects which the City
2 Mayor is empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod
B is empowered to provide for;

“ (3) Establish, maintain, protect and preserve communal forests,
15 watersheds, tree parks, mangroves, greenbelts, commercial forests and
16 similar forest projects lke industrial tree farms and agro-forestry projects;
v (4) Provide extension services to beneficiaries of forest development
18 projects and technical, financial and infrastructure assistance;

9 (5) Manage and maintain seed banks and produce seedlings for forest and
20 tree parks; :

a (6) Provide extension services to beneficiaries of forest development

2 Projects and render assistance for natural resources-related conservation
3 ‘and utilization activities consistent with the aim of preserving ecological

24 balance;

25 (7) Coordinate with govemment agencies and nongovernmental

26 ‘ofganizations in the implementation of measures to prevent and contro

7 land, air and water pollution with the assistance of the Department of

2% Environment anid Natural Resources (DENR);

2 (8) Be in the frontline of the delivery of services concerning the

30 environment and resources, particularly in the renewal and rehabilitation
31 of the natural environment during and in the aftermath of man-made and
32 natural disasters and calamities;

33 (9) Recommend measures to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise
34 the City Mayor on all matters relative to the protection, conservation,

35 sustainable utilization, application of appropriate technology and other

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(10) Perform such other ditties and functions, and exercise such other
powers as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as
‘amended, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.

SEC. 44. The City Architect. - (a) The City Architect must be a citizen of the Philippines,
a resident of the City of Baliwag, of good moral character, a duly licensed architect and
‘must have practiced the profession for at least five (5) years.

(b) The City Architect, shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
allowances as may be determined by law.

(©) The City Architect shail take charge of the Office of 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
provision of adequate facilities relative to architectural planning and design:

(2) Develop pians and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City
Mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with
architectural’ plarining and design programs and projects which the City
Mayor is empowered to iniglement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod
is empoweréd'to provide FOR;*

(3) Prepare’ and ‘tecoinmend fot ‘consideration ‘of ‘the’ Sangguniang
anlungsod the ‘architectural plan and design for the local government unit

‘or a part thereof, including the renewal of slums and blighted areas, land
reclamation activities, the greening of land, and appropriate planning of
‘marine and foreshore areas;

(4) Review and recommend for appropriate action of the Sangguniang
Paiilungsod or City Mayor. a8 the case maybe, thé architectural plans and
design submitted by governmental and nongovernmental entities or
Individuals, particularly those for undeveloped, underdeveloped ancl poorly
designed areas;

(5). Coordinate with’ government and non-government entities and
individuals involvedin the aesthetics and the maximum utilization of the land
and water resources within the jurisdiction of the local government unit, and
implement pias and programs that shall preserve envrorimental integrity
and ecological’balance:.

(6) Be in the frontline of the delivery of sefvices invoirig ‘architectural
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distribution ‘of basic facilities and physical structures during and in the
aftermath of man- made and natural disasters or calamities;

(7) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City Mayor
on all matters relative {o architectural planning and design as it relates to
the total socio-economic development of the City; and

(8) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other
powers as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as
‘amended, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.

‘SEC. 45. The City Information Officer. - (a) The City information Officer must be a citize
of the Philippines, resident of the City of Baliwag, of good moral character, a holder of a
college degree preferably in joumalism, mass communications, or any related course
from recognized college or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent
‘and must have acquired at least three (3) years experience in writing arlicles and research
papers, or writing for print, television or broadcast media.

(b) The City Information Officer shall receive such compensation,
emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.
(c) The term of the City information Officer shall be coterminous with that of
the appointing authority.
(a) The City Information Orticer shall take charge of the Office of the City
Information and Community Relations Department, and shall:

(1) Formulate measures for-the corisideration of the Sangguniang
Panlungsod and provide technical assistance and support to the City
Mayor in’ providing the appropriate information aiid research data
required Tor the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate
‘facilis éo that the public becomes aware of said services and may
fully avail of the same;

. (2) Develop plans aril strategie’, and upori approval théreof by the
"City Mayor, imiplement 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 fo implement and which.
the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide for,

{8) Provide relevant, adequate and timely infoririation to the focal
government , ‘vnit and its residents;
(4) Furnish information ‘and data oi the local govetnment agencies
or offices “as may be required by law or ordinance; and
nongovernmental organizations to be fumished to said agencies and
organizations;

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(5) 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 City’s inhabitants and encourage support for
programs of the local and national government;

(6) Be in the frontline in providing information during and in the
aftermath of man-made and natural calamities and disasters or
calamities, with special attention to the victims thereof, to help
‘minimize injuries and casualties during and after the emergency, and
to accelerate relief and rehabilitation;

(7) 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

(8) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other
Powers as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as
amended, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.

‘SEC. 46. Tho City Cooperatives Officer. - (a) The City Cooperatives Officer must be
citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Baliwag, 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, a frst grade
‘vil service eligible or its equivalent and must have acquired at least five (5) years
experience on cooperatives development, organization and management.

(b) The City Cooperatives Officer shall receive such compensation, emoluments
and allowances as may be determined by law.

(©) 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 the City Mayor
in carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and the
provision of facilities through the development of cooperatives, and in
providing access to stich services and facilities for;

(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 which the
City Mayor is empowered to implement and which the Sangguniang
Panlungsod is empowered to provide;

(3) Assist in the organization of cooperatives;
(4) Provide technical and other forms of assistarice fo existing
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social organization;
(6) Assist cooperatives in establishing linkages with government agencies
and nongovernment organizations involved in the promotion of
Cooperativism as a viable source of livelihood of the people and other
community activities;

(6) Be in the fronttine of cooperative organization, rehabilitation or viability-
‘enhancement, particularly during and in the aftermath of man-made and
natural calamities or disasters, to aid in their survival and, if necessary,
subsequent rehabilitation;

(7) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City
Mayor on all other matters relative to cooperatives development and

Viability enfiancement which will improve the livelinood and quaity of life of
the City’s inhabitants; and

(8) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other
powers as provided under the Locat Government Code of 1991, as,
amended, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.

‘SEC. 47, The City Population Officer. -(a) The City Population Officer must be a citizen
of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Baliwag, of good moral character, a holder of
college degree preferably with specialized training in population development from
recognized college or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent and
‘must have acquired at least five (5) years experience in the implementation of programs
‘on population developrnent or responsible parenthood.

(b) The City Population Officer shall feceive such compensation, emoluments and
allowances as may be determined by law.

(©) The City Population Officer’ shall take’ charge of the Office on Population
Development, and shall: .

(1) Formulate measures’ for the considetation 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
provision of adequate facilities through the integration of the population
developrient principles and in providing access to" said services and
favilties; °°

(2) Develop pians and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City
Mayor, implement the samé, particularly those which have to do with the
integration of population development principles and methods in program
and projects which thie City Mayor is empowered to implement and which
the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide for,

(3) Assist the City Mayor in the implementation of the constitutional

provisions relative to population development and the promotion of
responsible parenthood;

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(4) Establish and maintain an’ updated data bank for program operations,
development planning and an educational program to ensure the people's
participation in and understanding of population development;

(6) Implement appropriate training programs that are consistent with the
traditions and cultural heritage of the City's inhabitants; and

(6) Perform such other duties: and functions, and exercise such other
powers as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as
‘amended, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.

SEC. 48. The City Agriculturist. — (a) The City Agricuiturist must be a citizen of the
Philippines, a resident of the City of Baliwag, of good moral character, a holder of a
college degree in agriculture or any other related course from a recognized college or
university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent, and must have practiced the
profession in agriculture or acquired at least five (5) years experience in a related field.

(b) The City Agriculturist shall receive such compensation, emoluments and
allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City Agriculturist shall take charge of the Office for Agricultural Services,
and shali:
(1) Formulate “measures ‘for “the consideration of’ thé“ Sangguniang
Panlungsod and provide technical assistance and support to the City Mayor
in carrying out measures’ to “ensure the ‘delivery of basic services and
provision of adequate facities relative to agricultural services;

(2) Develop piaris and strategies, and upon approval thereof by the City

Mayor, implement the same, particularly those: which’ have to do with

agricultural programs and projects which the City Mayor is empowered to

implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to
“provide for; '

(@) In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the City Agriculturist

{) Ensure that maximum assistance and access to resources in the
production,’ processing and marketing of agricultural and
aquacullutal” and ‘marine products are extended to farmers,
fishermen and local entrepreneurs;

(it) Conduct ‘or cause’ tobe .conducted location-specific: agricultural
researches and assist in making available the appropriate
technology arising out of and disseminating information on basic
reseatch oh crops, prevention and control of ‘plant diseases and
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(ii) Assist the City Mayor in the establishment arid extension services of
demonstration farms on aquaculture and marine products;

(iv) Enforce rules and regulations relating to agriculture and aquaculture;
and

(v) Coordinate with government agencies and nongovernmental
organizations which promote agricultural productivity through applied
technology compatible with environmental integrity.

(4) Be in the frontiine of the delivery of basic agricuitural services,
particularly those needed during and in the aftermath of man-made and
natural disasters and calamities:

(5) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City Mayor
‘onallother matters related to agriculture and aquaculture which will improve
the livelihood and living conditions of the City's inhabitants; and

(6) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other
Powers as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as
‘amended, and those that are prescribed by law ordinance,

SEC. 49. The City Business Permits and Licensing Officer. - (a) The City Business
Permits and Licensing Officer must be’a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City
‘of Baliwag, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably in business
administration or in any related course from a recognized college or university, a first
grade civil service eligible or its equivalent and must have acquired at least five (5) years
experience in management.

(0) The CityBusiness Permits and Licensing Officer’ shall receive such
compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City Business Permits and Licerising Officer shall take charge of the
Business Permits and Licenising Office, and shall:

(1) Supervise’ the conduct’ of spot and’ post inspection of all business
establishments, gaming and other entities requiring permis arid licenses for
‘compliance witi existing laws’ and ordinances:

(2) Review the application for permits and licenses and recommend the
approval or disapproval to the City Mayor or the latter's authorized
representatives; and

(3) Exercise over-all supervision in the City Business Permits and Licensing
Office.

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SEC. 50, The City Human Resource Management Officer. — (a) Thé City Human
Resource Management Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City
of Baliwag, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably in human
resource, psychology, and other related course obtained from a recognized college or
University, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent and must have acquired
experience for'at-least five (5). years in’ organization design and stralegic workforce
planning, recruitment and. staffing, performance management, compensation and
benefits, and: training and development traffic management immediately preceding the
date of appointment.

(b) The City Human Resource Management Officer shall receive compensation,
emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

‘The City Human Resource Management Officer shall take charge of the City
Human Resource and Management Office, and shall:

(1) Develop @ human resource management plan aimed at improving the
productivity and professional growth of the city government's employees,
‘and recommend the same to the City Mayor, and if warranted, to the
‘Sangguniang Penlungsod, for approval and implementation;

(2) Ensure that the “recruitment, selection dnd placement of the City
Governinent’s officers and personnel is based on merit and fitness;

(8) Design, develop, coordinate, implement, deliver and evaluate training
programs that support organization objectives that are aligned with the
organizations strategic plans;

(4) Develop and implement heads and staff development programs that
support the City Government's organizational succession plans;

(6) Ensure the implementation of a Strategic Performance Management
‘System that includes individual Performance Contracts, ensure results-
based performance and the provision of rewards and recognition for
outstanding performance and loyalty in the service; and

(7) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other
Powers as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.

SEC. 51. The City Public Order and Safety Officer. — (a) The City Public Order and
Safely Officer must be'a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Baliwag, of
good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably in engineering, public
‘administration, and other rélated course obtained from a recognized college or university,
a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent and must have acquired experience for
at least five (5) years in traffic management and road safety preceding the date of
appointment.

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(0) The City Public Order and Safety Officer shall receive compensation,
emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

‘The City Public Order and Safety Officer shall take charge of the City Public Order
and Safety Office, and shall:

(1) Establish and maintain a system to monitor peace and order and other
public safety concerns in the Gily, and report the status thereof to the City
Mayor;

(2) Formulate plans, programs and activities to maintain and enhance public
safety and recommend the same to the City Mayor, and if warranted, to the
‘Sangguniang Panlungsod;

(3) Coordinate with, and assist national and local law enforcement
agencies, including concerned offices of the city and barangay
governments on the proper implementation of laws. and ordinances,
inoluding extending assistance, as auxiliary unit, in the conduct of public
safety services;

(4) Secure facilities owned by the City and provide civil security assistance
to ensure safety of the officers and employees of the City;

(5) Provide security coverage for activities and other sanctioned events of
the City;

(6) Undertake advocacy activities to raise community awareness on specific
issues affecting public order and safety as well as engage in specific
activities intended to promote public order and safety, and disaster
resiliency, and

(7) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other
powers as may be prescribed by law or ordinance;

‘SEC. 52. The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer. — (a) The City
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a
resident of the City of Baliwag, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree
preferably in engineering, public administration and other related course obtained from a
recognized college or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent and
must have acquired experience for at least five (5) years in disaster preparedness, risk
reduction and management, emergency response, and incident command system
preceding the date of appointment.

(b) The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer shall receive
‘compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

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‘The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer shall take charge of the
City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, and shall

(1) Set the direction, development, implementation and coordination of
disaster risk reduction and management programs within the City;

(2) Consolidate local disaster risk information which includes natural
hazards, vulnerabilities, and climate change risk, and maintain a focal risk
map;

(3) Organize and conduct training, orientation, and knowledge management
activities on disaster risk reduction and management at the local level;

(4) Formulate and implement a comprehensive and integral local disaster
risk reduction and management plan in accordance with the national,
regional and provincial framework, in coordination with the local
development councils, and upon approval thereof by the City Mayor and
‘Sangguniang Panlungsod, implement the same;

(5) Be in the frontline of disaster preparedness and management,
particularly during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters,
to aid in the survival and if necessary, subsequent rehabilitation of affected
individuals and communitis;

(6) Be in the frontine on the delivery of quick response and services,
Particularly those related to situations during and in the aftermath of man-
made and natural disasters and calamities; and

(7) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other
powers as may be prescribed by law or ordinance;

SEC. 53. The City Enterprise and Economic Affairs Officer. —(a) The City Enterprise
land Economic Affairs Officer must be a citizen ofthe Philippines, a resident of the City of
Baliwag, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably in business
administration and other related course obtained from a recognized college or university,
a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent and must have acquired experience for
at least five (5) years in enterprise and cooperative management and investment
promotions.

(b) The City Enterprise and Economic Affairs Officer shall receive compensation,
emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City Enterprise and Economic Officer Affairs officer shall take charge of the
City Enterprise and Economic Affairs Office, and shall:

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(1) Formulate’ measures for the consideration of the Sangguniang
Panlungsod and provide technical assistance and suppor to the City Mayor
in carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and
provision of adequate facilities through the development of local enterprises
and cooperatives, and in providing access to such services and facilities;

(2) Develop plans and strategies towards the improvement of economic
enterprise and upon recommendation thereof by the City Mayor, implement
the same, particularly those which have to do with the integration of
business promotion and cooperative principles and methods and programs
and projects, which the City Mayor is empowered to implement and which
the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to provide for,

(3) Be in the frontline of enterprise development, particularly during and in
the aftermath of man-made and natural calamities and disasters, to aid in
their survival and if, necessary, subsequent rehabilitation;

(4) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and advise the City Mayor
on all matters relative to enterprise and cooperative development and
viability enhancement which will improve the livelihood and quality of life of
inhabitants; and

(6) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other
powers as may be prescribed by law or ordinance;

SEC. 54, The City Youth Affairs Officer. ~ (a) The City Youth Affairs Officer must be a
Gitizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of Baliwag, of good moral character, a
holder of a college degree preferably in community development, public administration
‘and other related course obtained from a recognized college or university, a first grade
Civil service eligible or its equivalent and must have acquired experience for at least three
(3) years in the implementation of programs for youth leadership, and sports development
preceding the date of appointment.

(b) The City Youth Affairs Officer shall receive compensation, emoluments and
allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City Youth Affairs Officer shall take charge of the City Youth Affairs Office,
and shall:

(1) Develop plans and strategies, and upon the approval thereof by the City
Mayor, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with youth
and sports programs and projects which the City Mayor is empowered to
implement and which the Sangguniang Panlungsod is empowered to
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(2) Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers
‘as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.

SEC. 55. The City Nutrition Officer. — (a) The City Nutrition Officer must be a citizen of
the Philippines, a resident of the City of Baliwag, of good moral character, a registered
Nuttitionist-Dietiian pursuant to Republic Act No, 10862 otherwise known as the Nutrition
and Dietetics Law, and must have acquired experience for at least three (3) years in the
implementation of programs on nutrition and dietetics development preceding the date of
appointment.

(b) The City Nutrition Officer shall receive compensation, emoluments and
allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City Nutrition Officer shall take charge of the City Nutrition Office, and shall:

(1) Lead the efforts of the City government in addressing mainutrition
concerns;

(2) Recommend in the policy and program formulation and coordination,
Capacity development, promotion of good nutrition, nutrition surveillance,
resource generation and mobilization, advocacy and partnership and
alliance building; and “

(3) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other
powers as may be prescribed by law or ordinance;

‘SEC. 56, The City Public Employment and Service Officer. - (a) The ‘City Public
Employment and Service Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the
ity of Baliwag, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably in
psycholégy, business administration and other related course obiained from a recognized
college of university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent and must have
‘acquired experience for at least three (3) years in the Implementation of programs on|
‘employment generation and development preceding the date of appointment.

(b) The City Public Employment and Service Officer shall receive compensation,
emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The City Public Employment and Service Officer shall take charge of the City
Public Employment and Service Office, and shall:

(1) Ensure prompt and efficient delivery of employment facilitation services

a8 well as to provide timely information on the labor market and Department
of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Programs;

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(2) Be in the fronttine of the delivery of core services, which include labor
market information dissemination, referral and placement, employment
coaching and career counselling;

(3) Lead the implementation of programs like Special Program for the
Employment of Students (SPES) , Job Fairs, Phillobnet / PESO
Employment information System (PEIS), National Skils Registry Program
(NSRP), DOLE Government Internship Program (DOLE-GIP), Tulong
Pangkabuhayan para sa Aling Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD), DOLE
Integrated Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program (DILLEP; and

(4) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other
powers as may be prescribed by law or ordinance;

‘SEC. 57. The City Community and Barangay Affairs Officer. —(a) The City Community
land Barangay Affairs Officer must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City of
Baliwag, of good moral character, a holder of a college degree preferably in community
development, public administration and other related course obiained from a recognized
college or university, a first grade civil service eligible or its equivalent and must have
acquired experience for at least three (3) years in the implementation of programs on
community affairs, sectoral mobilization and community-based organizations, and
barangay coordination preceding the date of appointment.

(b) The City Community and Barangay Affairs Officer shall receive compensation,
‘emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

The City Community and Barangay Affairs Officer shall take charge of the City
‘Community and Barangay Affairs Office, and shall;

(1) Design and implement special projects for purposes of developing,
strengthening and maintaining linkages with the various local organizations,
including the urban poor, community-based organizations, civic groups
nongovernment organizations and the local government;

(2) Lead in the implementation of special projects to empower, recognize
and strengthen relations with barangay officials and volunteer workers;

(3) Coordinate and supervise different community programs of activities to
respond to the needs of the barangay and residents in communities; and

(2) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other
powers as may be prescribed by law or ordinance;

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ARTICLE Vill
‘THE CITY FIRE STATION SERVICE, THE CITY JAIL SERVICE, THE CITY
SCHOOLS DIVISION AND THE CITY PROSECUTION SERVICE

‘SEC. 58. The City Fire Station Service. — (2) There shall be established in the City of
Baliwag at least one (1) fire station with adequate personnel, firefighting facillles and
equipment, subject fo the standards, rules and regulations that may be promulgated by
the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). The City shall provide the
appropriate site for the City Fire Station;

(b) The City Fire Station Service shall be headed by a City Fire Marshal whose
qualifications shall be as those provided under Republic Act No. 9263, as
amended, otherwise known as the “Bureau of Fire Protection and Bureau of Jail
Management and Penology Professionalization Act of 2004"; and

(©) The City Fire Station shall be responsible for the provision of various
‘emergency services such as rescue and evacuation of injured people related to
fire incidents and, in general, fre prevention and suppression measures to secure
the safety of life and property of the citizenry.

SEC. 59. The City Jail Service. ~ (a) At least five (5) months from the commencement
of the corporate existence of the City, the DILG shall establish and maintain a secured,
‘lean, adequately equipped and sanitary jail faciliy for the custody and safekeeping of
prisoners, any fugitive from justice, or person detained awaiting investigation or trial or
transfer to the national penitentiary, or a violent mentally ill person who may endanger
‘oneself or the safety of others as duly certfied by the proper medical health officer, prior
to the transfer of such person to a mental institution,

(b) The City Jail Service shall be headed by a city jail warden whose qualifications
shall be’ as those provided for under Republic Act No. 9263, as amended, otherwise
known as the "Bureau of Fire Protection and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
Professionalization Act of 2004”. The Provincial Jail Warden shall assist in the immediate
rehabilitation of individuals or detention of prisoners. Great care must be exercised so
that human rights of these prisoners are respected and protected, and their spiritual and
physical well-being are properly and promptly attended to

‘SEC. 60. The City Schools Division. ~ The Department of Education (DepEd) shall
esiablish and maintain a city schools division of the City of Baliwag whose area of
jurisdiction wil cover all the schoo! districts within the City

The City School Division shall be headed by a City Schools Division
‘Superintendent who must possess the necessary qualifications required by the DepEd.

SEC, 61. The City Prosecution Service. - (2) The Depaitment of Justice’ (DOJ) shall,

within two (2) months from the commencement of the’ corporate existence of the city,
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a city prosecutor, who shall be assisted by such number of assistant prosecutors as may
be necessary, and whose qualifications, manner of appointment, rank, salary and benefits
shall be governed by existing laws covering prosecutors in the DOJ. The City Prosecution
Service shall be organizationally part of the DOJ, and under the supervision and control
of the Secretary of the DOJ.

(b) The City Prosecutor shall handle the criminal prosecution in the municipal trial
cours in the City as well as in the regional trial courts for criminal cases originating in the
territory of the City, and shall render to or for the City such services as are required by
law, ordinance or regulation of the DOJ.

The Secretary of Justice shall always ensure the adequacy and quality of
prosecution service in the City and for this purpose shall, in the absence or lack or
insufficiency in number of assistant city prosecutors as provided hereinabove, designate
from among the assistant provincial prosecutors a sufficient number to perform and
discharge the functions of the City Prosecution Service as provided hereinabove.

ARTICLE IX
‘TRANSITORY AND FINAL PROVISIONS

‘Sec. 62. Municipal Ordinances Existing at the Time of the Approval of this Act. ~ All
‘municipal ordinances of the Municipality of Baliwag existing at the time of the approval of
this Act shall continue to be in force within the City of Ballwag unti! the Sangguniang
Panlungsod shall provide otherwise.

SEC. 63. Plebiscite: ~ The City of Baliwag shall acquire corporate existence upon the
ratification of its creation by @ majority of the votes cast by the qualified voters in a
plebiscite to be conducted in the:present Municipality of Baliwag within ninety (80) days
from the approval of this Act.

‘The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) shall conduct and supervise such
plebiscite. The expenses for such plebiscite shall be bome by the Municipality of Baliwag.

SEC.64, Officials of the City of Baliwag. ~ The present elective officials of the
Municipality of Baliwag shall continue to exercise their powers and functions until such
time that a new election is held and the duly-elected officals shall have already qualified
and assumed their offices. Appointive officials and employees of the’ Municipality of
Baliwag shall likewise continue exercising their functions and duties and they shall
automatically be absorbed by the city government of the City of Baliwag,

‘SEC.65. Succession Clause. - The City of Baliwag shall succeed to all the assets,
properties, liabliies and obligations of the Municipality of Baliwag.

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‘SEC. 66. Election of Provincial Governor and Sangguniang Panlalawigan Members
of the Province of Bulacan. ~ The qualified voters of the City of Baliwag shall be
ualified to vote and run for any elective position in the elections for provincial governor,
provincial vice governor, Sangguniang Panlalawigan members and other elective offices
for the Province of Bulacan.

‘SEC.67. Jurisdiction of the Province of Bulacan. — The City of Baliwag shall, unless
otherwise provided by law, continue to be under the jurisdiction of the Province of
Bulacan.

SEC. 68. Suspension of Increase in Rates of Local Taxes. ~ No increase in the rates.
of local taxes shall be imposed by the City within the period of five (5) years from its
‘acquisition of corporate existence.

SEC. 69. Legislative District. - Until otherwise provided by law, the City of Baliwag shall
continue to be a part of the Second Legislative District of the Province of Bulacan.

SEC. 70. Applicability of Laws. ~ The provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991,
as amended, and such other laws as are applicable to component cities shall govern the
City of Baliwag insofar as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 71. Separability Clause. ~ If, for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of
this charter shall be held unconstitutional, invalid or inconsistent with the Local
Government Code of 1991, as amended, the ather parts or provisions hereof which are
Not affected shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SEC. 72, Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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