AN ACT CREATING THE CITY OF TOLEDO
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AN ACT CREATING THE CITY OF TOLEDO
Republic Act No. 2688
June 18, 1960
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Summary of Republic Act No. 2688 (Charter of the City of Toledo):Territory and Corporate Character
- Creates the City of Toledo, comprising the territorial jurisdiction of the former Municipality of Toledo, including the whole barrio of Cantabaco. (Sec. 2)
- The City of Toledo is a political body corporate with perpetual succession and municipal powers. (Sec. 3)
Powers of the City
- The city has general powers, including the ability to acquire and dispose of property, contract, sue and be sued, and exercise powers conferred by the Charter. (Sec. 4)
- The city is not liable for damages arising from failure to enforce laws or ordinances by city officials or employees. (Sec. 5)
Jurisdiction
- The city's jurisdiction for police purposes extends to 3 miles from the shores and over water supply areas. (Sec. 6)
The Mayor and Vice-Mayor
- The Mayor is the chief executive, elected at large, with a 4-year term and a salary of ₱6,000 per annum. (Sec. 7)
- The Vice-Mayor performs the duties of the Mayor in case of absence or vacancy, with a salary of ₱4,800 per annum. (Sec. 8)
- The Mayor has executive and administrative powers over city departments, including enforcing laws, managing city property, collecting taxes, and instituting legal proceedings. (Sec. 9)
The Municipal Board
- The Municipal Board is the legislative body, composed of the Vice-Mayor and 8 councilors elected at large, with 4-year terms and salaries of ₱3,400 per annum. (Sec. 11)
- The Board has legislative powers, including levying taxes, fixing fees, establishing public works and services, regulating businesses, and enacting ordinances. (Sec. 15)
Barrio Councils
- Each barrio has a council composed of elected residents, responsible for planning, budgeting, and promoting the welfare of the barrio. (Sec. 17)
City Departments
- The city has departments for Finance, Engineering and Public Works, Law, Health, Police, Fire, and Assessment, headed by appointed officials. (Sec. 20)
City Treasurer
- The City Treasurer is the chief fiscal officer, responsible for collecting taxes, licenses, rents, and other charges, and disbursing city funds. (Sec. 28)
City Engineer
- The City Engineer is responsible for surveying, public works, buildings, streets, parks, bridges, water supply, sewers, and regulating private constructions. (Sec. 29)
City Fiscal
- The City Fiscal is the chief legal adviser, representing the city in civil cases, prosecuting violations, and providing legal opinions. (Sec. 31)
City Health Officer
- The City Health Officer is responsible for public health, enforcing sanitary laws, inspections, and maintaining civil registers. (Sec. 32)
Police Department
- The Chief of Police heads the police force, responsible for maintaining order, arresting offenders, and executing court processes. (Sec. 33)
Fire Department
- The Chief of Fire Department manages fire prevention, suppression, and inspection of buildings and hazardous materials. (Sec. 36)
City Assessor
- The City Assessor assesses the value of taxable real estate in the city and maintains property records. (Sec. 37)
- Real estate owned by the government, churches, and non-profit organizations is exempt from taxation, subject to conditions. (Sec. 38)
Real Estate Tax
- An annual tax of up to 1.5% ad valorem is levied on the assessed value of real estate, with provisions for payment, penalties, and enforcement through seizure and sale. (Sec. 48-64)
Special Assessments
- The Municipal Board can levy special assessments on benefited properties for public improvements, with provisions for apportionment, protests, appeals, and collection. (Sec. 66-78)
City Budget
- The Mayor submits an annual budget based on estimates from department heads and the City Treasurer, subject to appropriation by the Municipal Board. (Sec. 79)
Municipal Court
- A Municipal Court is established, with a judge, auxiliary judge, clerk, and jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases. (Sec. 82-88)
Final and Transitory Provisions
- Incumbent officials continue in office until the expiration of their terms. (Sec. 89)
- Voters of the City of Toledo can vote in the election of the Provincial Governor and Provincial Board of Cebu. (Sec. 90)
- The City of Toledo remains part of the 6th representative district of Cebu until otherwise provided by law. (Sec. 91)
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AN ACT CREATING THE CITY OF TOLEDO
Republic Act No. 2688
•June 18, 1960
REPUBLIC ACT No. 2688
AN ACT CREATING THE CITY OF TOLEDO
Section 1. This Act shall be known as the Charter of the City of Toledo.
ARTICLE IThe City as a Public Corporation
Section 2. Territory of the City of Toledo. The City of Toledo, which is hereby created, shall comprise the present territorial jurisdiction of the Municipality of Toledo, Province of Cebu, including the whole barrio of Cantabaco, in addition to the present territorial limit.
Section 3. Corporate character. The City of Toledo constitutes 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...
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