AN ACT CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF NAGA IN THE PROVINCE OF CEBU INTO A COMPONENT CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF NAGA
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AN ACT CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF NAGA IN THE PROVINCE OF CEBU INTO A COMPONENT CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF NAGA
Republic Act No. 9491
July 15, 2007
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Summary of Republic Act No. 9491 (Charter of the City of Naga)General Provisions:
- Converts the Municipality of Naga in Cebu into a component City of Naga. (Section 2)
- Defines the corporate powers of the City. (Section 3)
- Outlines the general powers of the City, including levying taxes, managing public works, and suing or being sued. (Section 4)
- Establishes the liability of the City and its officials for damages. (Section 5)
- Defines the jurisdiction of the City for police purposes and water supply protection. (Section 6)
City Officials:
- Lists the mandatory and optional officials of the City, including the City Mayor, Vice Mayor, Sangguniang Panlungsod members, and department heads. (Section 7)
The City Mayor:
- Outlines the qualifications, term, and minimum monthly compensation (Salary Grade 30) of the City Mayor. (Section 8)
- Enumerates the powers and duties of the City Mayor, including:
- Determining city policies and implementing development plans. (Section 8(b)(1)(i)-(iv))
- Appointing officials and employees, and representing the City in transactions. (Section 8(b)(1)(v)-(vii))
- Carrying out emergency measures during calamities. (Section 8(b)(1)(vii))
- Enforcing laws and ordinances, and maintaining peace and order. (Section 8(b)(2)(i)-(vi))
- Generating resources and revenues for development plans. (Section 8(b)(3)(i)-(ix))
- Ensuring the delivery of basic services and facilities. (Section 8(b)(4)(i)-(ii))
The City Vice Mayor:
- Outlines the qualifications, term, and minimum monthly compensation (Salary Grade 26) of the City Vice Mayor. (Section 9(a))
- Enumerates the powers and duties of the City Vice Mayor, including:
- Presiding over the Sangguniang Panlungsod and signing warrants. (Section 9(b)(1))
- Appointing officials and employees of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. (Section 9(b)(2))
- Assuming the office of the City Mayor in case of vacancy. (Section 9(b)(3)-(4))
The Sangguniang Panlungsod:
- Outlines the composition of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, including the Vice Mayor, regular members, sectoral representatives, and ex-officio members. (Section 10)
- Enumerates the powers, duties, and functions of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, including:
- Approving ordinances and resolutions for efficient city governance. (Section 11(a)(1)(i)-(xiii))
- Generating and maximizing resources and revenues for development plans. (Section 11(a)(2)(i)-(xiv))
- Enacting ordinances granting franchises, permits, and licenses. (Section 11(a)(3)(i)-(vii))
- Regulating activities related to land use, buildings, and public nuisances. (Section 11(a)(4)(i)-(x))
- Approving ordinances for efficient delivery of basic services and facilities. (Section 11(a)(5)(i)-(xvii))
- Specifies the minimum monthly compensation (Salary Grade 25) for Sangguniang Panlungsod members. (Section 11(b))
Process of Legislation:
- Requires the Sangguniang Panlungsod to adopt internal rules of procedure within 90 days after election. (Section 12)
- Mandates full disclosure of financial and business interests of Sangguniang Panlungsod members to avoid conflicts of interest. (Section 13)
- Specifies the requirements for regular and special sessions of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. (Section 14)
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AN ACT CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF NAGA IN THE PROVINCE OF CEBU INTO A COMPONENT CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF NAGA
Republic Act No. 9491
•July 15, 2007
Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
Metro Manila
Thirteenth CongressThird Regular Session
Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-fourth day of July, two thousand six.
Republic Act No. 9491             July 15, 2007
AN ACT CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF NAGA IN THE PROVINCE OF CEBU INTO A COMPONENT CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF NAGA
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the - Charter of the City of Naga.
Section 2. The City of Naga. - The Municipality of Naga shall be converted into a component city to be known as the City of Naga, hereinafter referred to as the City, which shall comprise the present territory of the Municipality of Naga, Province of Cebu. The territorial jurisdiction of the City shall be within the present metes and bounds of the Municipality of Naga.
The foregoing provision shall be...
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Statutes
Republic Acts
city charter
city government
city officials
city mayor
city vice mayor
sangguniang panlungsod
legislative process
financial disclosure
sessions
ordinances
resolutions
appropriations
revenues
franchises
licenses
permits
land use
zoning
public utilities
public services
taxation
fees
charges
indebtedness
bonds
loans
budgets
expenditures
salaries
allowances
benefits
public works
infrastructure
health
education
environment
peace and order
traffic
cooperatives
youth
women
elderly
disabled
urban poor
sectoral representation
barangays
local legislation
local governance
municipal corporation
corporate powers
liability
jurisdiction
Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
Metro Manila
Thirteenth CongressThird Regular Session
Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-fourth day of July, two thousand six.
Republic Act No. 9491             July 15, 2007
AN ACT CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF NAGA IN THE PROVINCE OF CEBU INTO A COMPONENT CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF NAGA
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the - Charter of the City of Naga.
Section 2. The City of Naga. - The Municipality of Naga shall be converted into a component city to be known as the City of Naga, hereinafter referred to as the City, which shall comprise the present territory of the Municipality of Naga, Province of Cebu. The territorial jurisdiction of the City shall be within the present metes and bounds of the Municipality of Naga.
The foregoing provision shall be...
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