AN ACT CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF ALAMINOS

Republic Act No. 9025

Summary of Republic Act No. 9025 (Charter of the City of Alaminos)

Conversion of Municipality to City (Sections 1-2)
- Converts the Municipality of Alaminos, Province of Pangasinan, into a component city to be known as the City of Alaminos.
- Defines the territorial jurisdiction and metes and bounds of the City.

Corporate Powers of the City (Sections 3-6)
- The City is a body corporate with perpetual succession and general powers of a municipal corporation.
- It has the power to levy taxes, open/close roads, acquire/dispose of property, contract loans, and exercise police jurisdiction.
- The City and its officials are not exempt from liability for damages.

City Officials (Sections 7-9)
- Lists the mandatory and optional officials of the City, their qualifications, and terms.
- Defines the powers and duties of the City Mayor and Vice Mayor.

The Sangguniang Panlungsod (Sections 10-20)
- Composition, qualifications, and compensation of Sangguniang Panlungsod members.
- Enactment of ordinances, approval of budgets, levying of taxes, granting of franchises, and regulation of activities.
- Legislative process, including approval, veto override, review, and effectivity of ordinances.

Disqualifications and Succession for Elective Officials (Sections 21-24)
- Lists the grounds for disqualification from running for elective positions in the City.
- Outlines the rules for permanent vacancies in the offices of Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Sangguniang Panlungsod members.
- Temporary vacancy in the Office of the City Mayor is covered.

Appointive Officials and Their Duties (Sections 25-46)
- Qualifications, powers, and duties of various appointive officials are specified, including:
  - Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod
  - City Treasurer and Assistant City Treasurer
  - City Assessor and Assistant City Assessor
  - City Accountant, Budget Officer, Planning and Development Coordinator
  - City Engineer, Health Officer, Civil Registrar, Administrator
  - City Legal Officer, Social Welfare and Development Officer, Veterinarian
  - City General Services Officer, Environment and Natural Resources Officer
  - City Architect, Information Officer, Cooperatives Officer, Population Officer, Agriculturist

City Fire Station, Jail, School Division, and Prosecution Service (Sections 47-50)
- Establishment of a city fire station, jail service, school division, and prosecution service is mandated.
- Qualifications and responsibilities of the heads of these services are outlined.

Transitory and Final Provisions (Sections 51-63)
- Existing municipal ordinances remain in force until amended by the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
- A plebiscite will be conducted within 60 days to ratify the City's creation, with expenses borne by the Municipality.
- Current elective and appointive officials will continue until new elections and appointments.
- The City succeeds to all assets, properties, liabilities, and obligations of the Municipality.
- Qualified voters can vote and run for provincial elective positions in Pangasinan.
- The City remains under the jurisdiction of Pangasinan Province, unless otherwise provided by law.
- No increase in local tax rates shall be imposed for 5 years after the City's creation.
- The City remains part of the First Congressional District of Pangasinan until changed by law.
- The Local Government Code of 1991 and applicable laws govern the City.
- Boundary disputes with adjoining LGUs can still be determined by appropriate agencies.
- Separability clause and repealing clause for inconsistent laws are included.
- The Act takes effect upon publication in at least two newspapers.