Republic of the Philippines
CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
Metro ManilaEleventh Congress
Third Regular SessionBegun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-fourth day of July, two thousand.
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9019 March 05, 2001
AN ACT CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF MALABON INTO A HIGHLY URBANIZED CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF MALABON
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONSSection 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Charter of the City of Malabon."
Section 2. The City of Malabon. - The Municipality of Malabon is hereby converted into a highly urbanized city to be known as the City of Malabon, hereinafter referred to as the City, which shall have the following boundaries:
Bounded on the northeast by the City of Valenzuela, along points 1, with geographic position, latitude 14° 41' 55.94", longitude 120° 57' 21.39" to 2, latitude 14° 40' 38.36", longitude 120° 57' 49.98", following polo river, along points 2 to 3, latitude...
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AN ACT CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF MALABON INTO A HIGHLY URBANIZED CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF MALABON
Republic Act No. 9019
Summary of Republic Act No. 9019 (Charter of the City of Malabon)
Conversion of Malabon into a Highly Urbanized City (Sections 1-2)
- The Municipality of Malabon is converted into a highly urbanized city to be known as the City of Malabon.
- The specific boundaries of the City of Malabon are defined.
Corporate Powers and General Powers of the City (Sections 3-6)
- The City is endowed with corporate powers such as having a continuous succession, suing and being sued, acquiring and conveying property, and entering into contracts.
- The City has general powers to levy taxes, open and close roads, take private property for public use, and exercise powers granted to corporations.
- The City's jurisdiction for police purposes is defined, including extending over water supply areas.
City Officials (Sections 7-9)
- The elective and appointive officials of the City are listed, including the City Mayor, Vice Mayor, Sangguniang Panlungsod members, and department heads.
- Qualifications, terms, and compensation for the City Mayor and Vice Mayor are specified.
- The City Mayor's powers and duties are enumerated, including implementing policies, enforcing laws, generating revenues, and delivering basic services.
- The City Vice Mayor's powers and duties are outlined, including presiding over the Sangguniang Panlungsod and assuming the Mayor's office in case of vacancy.
The Sangguniang Panlungsod (Legislative Body) (Sections 10-20)
- The composition of the Sangguniang Panlungsod is defined, including regular members, sectoral representatives, and ex-officio members.
- The powers and duties of the Sangguniang Panlungsod are enumerated, including approving ordinances, generating revenues, granting franchises, regulating activities, and providing basic services.
- The process of legislation, including internal rules, disclosure of interests, sessions, quorum, approval of ordinances, and veto power of the Mayor, is outlined.
- The review process for Barangay ordinances by the Sangguniang Panlungsod is specified.
Disqualifications and Succession of Elective City Officials (Sections 21-23)
- The grounds for disqualification from running for elective positions in the City are listed.
- The process for filling permanent vacancies in the offices of the City Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Sangguniang Panlungsod is outlined.
- The process for handling temporary vacancies in the office of the City Mayor is specified.
Appointive Officials and Their Qualifications, Powers, and Duties (Sections 24-44)
- The qualifications, powers, and duties of various appointive officials are defined, including the Secretary of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, City Treasurer, City Assessor, City Accountant, City Budget Officer, City Planning and Development Coordinator, City Engineer, City Health Officer, City Civil Registrar, City Administrator, City Legal Officer, City Social Welfare and Development Officer, City Environment and Natural Resources Officer, City Architect, City Information Officer, City Cooperatives Officer, City Population Officer, City Veterinarian, and City General Services Officer.
City Fire Station Service and City Jail Service (Sections 45-46)
- The establishment of at least one fire station with adequate personnel, facilities, and equipment is mandated, headed by a City Fire Marshal.
- The establishment and maintenance of a secured, clean, and adequately equipped city jail is required, headed by a City Jail Warden.
City Prosecutor's Office and Registry of Deeds Office (Sections 47-49)
- A city prosecution service, headed by a City Prosecutor, is established to handle criminal prosecutions.
- A city registry of deeds office, headed by a City Register of Deeds, is established.
Public Schools Division Office (Section 50)
- A public school division office, under a separate division superintendent of schools, is established for the City of Malabon and the Municipality of Navotas.
Transitory and Final Provisions (Sections 51-60)
- A City of Malabon Health Fund and Livelihood Fund are established, with specific allocations from the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) and annual budget.
- Existing municipal ordinances remain in force until amended by the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
- A plebiscite is required for the ratification of the City's creation, with expenses borne by the Municipality of Malabon.
- Current elective and appointive officials of the municipality continue their functions until new elections and appointments.
- No increase in local tax rates is allowed for five years after the City's acquisition of corporate existence.
- The City remains part of the Lone Congressional District of Malabon-Navotas until provided by law.
- The applicability of the Local Government Code and other relevant laws to the City of Malabon is specified.
- A separability clause and effectivity clause are included.
Conversion of Malabon into a Highly Urbanized City (Sections 1-2)
- The Municipality of Malabon is converted into a highly urbanized city to be known as the City of Malabon.
- The specific boundaries of the City of Malabon are defined.
Corporate Powers and General Powers of the City (Sections 3-6)
- The City is endowed with corporate powers such as having a continuous succession, suing and being sued, acquiring and conveying property, and entering into contracts.
- The City has general powers to levy taxes, open and close roads, take private property for public use, and exercise powers granted to corporations.
- The City's jurisdiction for police purposes is defined, including extending over water supply areas.
City Officials (Sections 7-9)
- The elective and appointive officials of the City are listed, including the City Mayor, Vice Mayor, Sangguniang Panlungsod members, and department heads.
- Qualifications, terms, and compensation for the City Mayor and Vice Mayor are specified.
- The City Mayor's powers and duties are enumerated, including implementing policies, enforcing laws, generating revenues, and delivering basic services.
- The City Vice Mayor's powers and duties are outlined, including presiding over the Sangguniang Panlungsod and assuming the Mayor's office in case of vacancy.
The Sangguniang Panlungsod (Legislative Body) (Sections 10-20)
- The composition of the Sangguniang Panlungsod is defined, including regular members, sectoral representatives, and ex-officio members.
- The powers and duties of the Sangguniang Panlungsod are enumerated, including approving ordinances, generating revenues, granting franchises, regulating activities, and providing basic services.
- The process of legislation, including internal rules, disclosure of interests, sessions, quorum, approval of ordinances, and veto power of the Mayor, is outlined.
- The review process for Barangay ordinances by the Sangguniang Panlungsod is specified.
Disqualifications and Succession of Elective City Officials (Sections 21-23)
- The grounds for disqualification from running for elective positions in the City are listed.
- The process for filling permanent vacancies in the offices of the City Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Sangguniang Panlungsod is outlined.
- The process for handling temporary vacancies in the office of the City Mayor is specified.
Appointive Officials and Their Qualifications, Powers, and Duties (Sections 24-44)
- The qualifications, powers, and duties of various appointive officials are defined, including the Secretary of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, City Treasurer, City Assessor, City Accountant, City Budget Officer, City Planning and Development Coordinator, City Engineer, City Health Officer, City Civil Registrar, City Administrator, City Legal Officer, City Social Welfare and Development Officer, City Environment and Natural Resources Officer, City Architect, City Information Officer, City Cooperatives Officer, City Population Officer, City Veterinarian, and City General Services Officer.
City Fire Station Service and City Jail Service (Sections 45-46)
- The establishment of at least one fire station with adequate personnel, facilities, and equipment is mandated, headed by a City Fire Marshal.
- The establishment and maintenance of a secured, clean, and adequately equipped city jail is required, headed by a City Jail Warden.
City Prosecutor's Office and Registry of Deeds Office (Sections 47-49)
- A city prosecution service, headed by a City Prosecutor, is established to handle criminal prosecutions.
- A city registry of deeds office, headed by a City Register of Deeds, is established.
Public Schools Division Office (Section 50)
- A public school division office, under a separate division superintendent of schools, is established for the City of Malabon and the Municipality of Navotas.
Transitory and Final Provisions (Sections 51-60)
- A City of Malabon Health Fund and Livelihood Fund are established, with specific allocations from the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) and annual budget.
- Existing municipal ordinances remain in force until amended by the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
- A plebiscite is required for the ratification of the City's creation, with expenses borne by the Municipality of Malabon.
- Current elective and appointive officials of the municipality continue their functions until new elections and appointments.
- No increase in local tax rates is allowed for five years after the City's acquisition of corporate existence.
- The City remains part of the Lone Congressional District of Malabon-Navotas until provided by law.
- The applicability of the Local Government Code and other relevant laws to the City of Malabon is specified.
- A separability clause and effectivity clause are included.