REPUBLIC ACT No. 2234
AN ACT CREATING THE CITY OF LEGAZPI
Section 1. This Act shall be known as the Charter of the City of Legazpi.
ARTICLE I
The City as a Public CorporationSection 2. Territory of the City of Legazpi. The City of Legazpi, which is hereby created, shall comprise the present territorial jurisdiction of the Municipality of Legazpi, Province of Albay.
Section 3. Corporate character. The City of Legazpi constitute a political body corporate and as such is endowed with the attribute of perpetual succession and possessed of the powers which pertain to a municipal corporation, to be exercised in conformity with the provisions of this Charter.
Section 4. General powers. The city shall have a common seal, and may alter the same at pleasure, and may take, purchase, receive, hold, lease, convey, and dispose of real and personal property for the general interests of the city, condemn private property for public use, contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, and prosecute as well as defend itself to final...
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An Act Creating The City Of Legazpi
Republic Act No. 2234
Summary of Republic Act No. 2234 - Charter of the City of Legazpi
Territory and Corporate Character (Sections 2-3):
- Creates the City of Legazpi, comprising the territorial jurisdiction of the former Municipality of Legazpi in Albay Province.
- Establishes the City of Legazpi as a political body corporate with perpetual succession and municipal corporation powers.
General Powers (Section 4):
- Grants the city powers to acquire property, enter contracts, sue and be sued, and exercise powers conferred by the Charter.
Liability for Damages (Section 5):
- The city is not liable for damages arising from failure of officials to enforce laws or ordinances, unless due to personal action against an official.
Jurisdiction (Section 6):
- The city's police jurisdiction extends to 3 miles offshore and over water supply areas.
- The Municipal Court has concurrent jurisdiction with Justice of the Peace Courts in certain areas.
The Mayor and Vice-Mayor (Sections 7-9):
- The Mayor is the chief executive, elected at-large for a 4-year term, with a salary of ₱6,000 per annum.
- The Vice-Mayor acts as Mayor in case of vacancy or incapacity, elected similarly, with a salary of ₱4,800 per annum.
- Outlines the Mayor's general powers and duties, including enforcing laws, managing city property, and submitting a budget.
The Municipal Board (Sections 11-16):
- The Municipal Board is the legislative body, comprising the Vice-Mayor and 8 elected councilors, with salaries of ₱3,400 per annum.
- Outlines the Board's legislative powers, including taxation, public works, health and safety regulations, and issuing ordinances.
- Prohibits commercial signs on public property without permission.
Barrio Councils (Sections 17-19):
- Establishes Barrio Councils in each barrio, with elected officials responsible for enforcing laws and promoting welfare.
- Outlines the duties of Barrio Lieutenants and the Barrio Police Force.
City Departments (Sections 20-23):
- Establishes city departments, including Finance, Engineering and Public Works, Law, Health, Police, Fire, and Assessment.
- Outlines the powers and duties of department heads, appointed by the President or Mayor.
- Prohibits city officers from engaging in certain transactions with the city.
Relation to Bureaus and Offices (Sections 24-28):
- Outlines the roles of the General Auditing Office, Bureau of Public Schools, Register of Deeds, Division of Purchase and Supply, and reporting requirements for schools.
Department of Finance (Section 29):
- The City Treasurer is the chief fiscal officer, responsible for collecting taxes, licenses, rents, and managing city funds, with a salary of ₱5,100 per annum.
Department of Engineering and Public Works (Sections 30-32):
- The City Engineer oversees surveying, public works, buildings, streets, parks, and utilities, with a salary of ₱5,100 per annum.
- Outlines the powers and duties of the City Engineer and Assistant City Engineer.
- Provides for public bidding on public works projects over ₱3,000.
Law Department (Sections 33-34):
- The City Fiscal is the chief legal adviser, responsible for representing the city in legal matters, with a salary of ₱5,100 per annum.
- Outlines the powers and duties of the City Fiscal and Assistant City Fiscals.
Department of Health (Sections 35-36):
- The City Health Officer oversees public health and sanitation, with a salary of ₱5,100 per annum.
- Outlines the powers and duties of the City Health Officer and Assistant City Health Officer.
Police Department (Sections 37-40):
- The Chief of Police heads the Police Department, responsible for law enforcement and public order, with a salary of ₱4,800 per annum.
- Outlines the powers and duties of the Chief of Police, Deputy Chief of Police, and Chief of Secret Service.
- Defines peace officers and their powers and duties.
Fire Department (Sections 41-43):
- The Chief of Fire Department manages the fire force, with a salary of ₱4,200 per annum.
- Outlines the powers and duties of the Chief of Fire Department, Deputy Chief, and City Electrician.
Department of Assessment (Sections 44-71):
- The City Assessor heads the Department of Assessment, responsible for assessing real estate for taxation, with a salary of ₱4,800 per annum.
- Outlines the powers and duties of the City Assessor, including listing taxable real estate and assessing values.
- Establishes exemptions from real estate tax and procedures for assessment, appeals, tax sales, and redemption.
- Provides for legal procedures related to tax assessment and collection.
Tax Allotments and Special Assessments (Sections 72-85):
- Provides for the city's share of internal revenue and other taxes collected by the national government.
- Grants the Municipal Board power to levy special assessments for public improvements, up to 60% of the cost.
- Outlines procedures for apportioning, levying, and collecting special assessments.
City Budget (Sections 86-88):
- Requires the Mayor to submit an annual budget to the Municipal Board, based on estimates from the City Treasurer and department heads.
- Allows for supplemental budgets and provides for re-enactment of the previous year's budget if a new one is not enacted.
The Municipal Court (Sections 89-95):
- Establishes a Municipal Court with a Judge, Auxiliary Judge, Clerk, and Sheriff, with salaries ranging from ₱2,400 to ₱5,100 per annum.
- Outlines the jurisdiction, procedures, and powers of the Municipal Court in civil and criminal cases.
- Provides for preliminary examinations, collection of fees and fines, and commitment to prison.
Final and Transitory Provisions (Sections 96-101):
- Provides for the transition of incumbent officials to the new city government.
- Maintains the City of Legazpi as part of the second representative district of Albay Province and as the provincial capital.
- Repeals inconsistent laws and sets the effective date of the Charter.
Territory and Corporate Character (Sections 2-3):
- Creates the City of Legazpi, comprising the territorial jurisdiction of the former Municipality of Legazpi in Albay Province.
- Establishes the City of Legazpi as a political body corporate with perpetual succession and municipal corporation powers.
General Powers (Section 4):
- Grants the city powers to acquire property, enter contracts, sue and be sued, and exercise powers conferred by the Charter.
Liability for Damages (Section 5):
- The city is not liable for damages arising from failure of officials to enforce laws or ordinances, unless due to personal action against an official.
Jurisdiction (Section 6):
- The city's police jurisdiction extends to 3 miles offshore and over water supply areas.
- The Municipal Court has concurrent jurisdiction with Justice of the Peace Courts in certain areas.
The Mayor and Vice-Mayor (Sections 7-9):
- The Mayor is the chief executive, elected at-large for a 4-year term, with a salary of ₱6,000 per annum.
- The Vice-Mayor acts as Mayor in case of vacancy or incapacity, elected similarly, with a salary of ₱4,800 per annum.
- Outlines the Mayor's general powers and duties, including enforcing laws, managing city property, and submitting a budget.
The Municipal Board (Sections 11-16):
- The Municipal Board is the legislative body, comprising the Vice-Mayor and 8 elected councilors, with salaries of ₱3,400 per annum.
- Outlines the Board's legislative powers, including taxation, public works, health and safety regulations, and issuing ordinances.
- Prohibits commercial signs on public property without permission.
Barrio Councils (Sections 17-19):
- Establishes Barrio Councils in each barrio, with elected officials responsible for enforcing laws and promoting welfare.
- Outlines the duties of Barrio Lieutenants and the Barrio Police Force.
City Departments (Sections 20-23):
- Establishes city departments, including Finance, Engineering and Public Works, Law, Health, Police, Fire, and Assessment.
- Outlines the powers and duties of department heads, appointed by the President or Mayor.
- Prohibits city officers from engaging in certain transactions with the city.
Relation to Bureaus and Offices (Sections 24-28):
- Outlines the roles of the General Auditing Office, Bureau of Public Schools, Register of Deeds, Division of Purchase and Supply, and reporting requirements for schools.
Department of Finance (Section 29):
- The City Treasurer is the chief fiscal officer, responsible for collecting taxes, licenses, rents, and managing city funds, with a salary of ₱5,100 per annum.
Department of Engineering and Public Works (Sections 30-32):
- The City Engineer oversees surveying, public works, buildings, streets, parks, and utilities, with a salary of ₱5,100 per annum.
- Outlines the powers and duties of the City Engineer and Assistant City Engineer.
- Provides for public bidding on public works projects over ₱3,000.
Law Department (Sections 33-34):
- The City Fiscal is the chief legal adviser, responsible for representing the city in legal matters, with a salary of ₱5,100 per annum.
- Outlines the powers and duties of the City Fiscal and Assistant City Fiscals.
Department of Health (Sections 35-36):
- The City Health Officer oversees public health and sanitation, with a salary of ₱5,100 per annum.
- Outlines the powers and duties of the City Health Officer and Assistant City Health Officer.
Police Department (Sections 37-40):
- The Chief of Police heads the Police Department, responsible for law enforcement and public order, with a salary of ₱4,800 per annum.
- Outlines the powers and duties of the Chief of Police, Deputy Chief of Police, and Chief of Secret Service.
- Defines peace officers and their powers and duties.
Fire Department (Sections 41-43):
- The Chief of Fire Department manages the fire force, with a salary of ₱4,200 per annum.
- Outlines the powers and duties of the Chief of Fire Department, Deputy Chief, and City Electrician.
Department of Assessment (Sections 44-71):
- The City Assessor heads the Department of Assessment, responsible for assessing real estate for taxation, with a salary of ₱4,800 per annum.
- Outlines the powers and duties of the City Assessor, including listing taxable real estate and assessing values.
- Establishes exemptions from real estate tax and procedures for assessment, appeals, tax sales, and redemption.
- Provides for legal procedures related to tax assessment and collection.
Tax Allotments and Special Assessments (Sections 72-85):
- Provides for the city's share of internal revenue and other taxes collected by the national government.
- Grants the Municipal Board power to levy special assessments for public improvements, up to 60% of the cost.
- Outlines procedures for apportioning, levying, and collecting special assessments.
City Budget (Sections 86-88):
- Requires the Mayor to submit an annual budget to the Municipal Board, based on estimates from the City Treasurer and department heads.
- Allows for supplemental budgets and provides for re-enactment of the previous year's budget if a new one is not enacted.
The Municipal Court (Sections 89-95):
- Establishes a Municipal Court with a Judge, Auxiliary Judge, Clerk, and Sheriff, with salaries ranging from ₱2,400 to ₱5,100 per annum.
- Outlines the jurisdiction, procedures, and powers of the Municipal Court in civil and criminal cases.
- Provides for preliminary examinations, collection of fees and fines, and commitment to prison.
Final and Transitory Provisions (Sections 96-101):
- Provides for the transition of incumbent officials to the new city government.
- Maintains the City of Legazpi as part of the second representative district of Albay Province and as the provincial capital.
- Repeals inconsistent laws and sets the effective date of the Charter.