Charter of the City of Calaca
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Charter of the City of Calaca
Republic Act No. 11544
May 26, 2021
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Summary of Republic Act No. 11544 (Charter of the City of Calaca)General Provisions
- Converts the Municipality of Calaca in Batangas into a component city called the City of Calaca. (Sec. 2)
- Defines the corporate powers and general powers of the City. (Sec. 3-5)
- Establishes the territorial jurisdiction and liability for damages. (Sec. 2, 6-7)
City Officials
- Lists the officials of the City, their qualifications, powers, and duties. (Sec. 8-47)
- Provides for the City Fire Station Service, City Jail Service, City Schools Division, and City Prosecution Service. (Sec. 48-51)
Legislative Process
- Outlines the process for enacting ordinances, including approval, veto power, and review. (Sec. 13-22)
- Requires disclosure of financial interests by Sangguniang Panlungsod members. (Sec. 14)
- Specifies rules for sessions, quorum, and voting. (Sec. 15-17)
Disqualifications and Succession
- Lists disqualifications for elective city officials. (Sec. 23)
- Outlines procedures for permanent and temporary vacancies in various offices. (Sec. 24-26)
Other Provisions
- Provides for the continuance of existing municipal ordinances until amended. (Sec. 52)
- Requires a plebiscite for ratification and acquisition of corporate existence. (Sec. 53)
- Allows for succession of assets, properties, liabilities, and obligations from the municipality. (Sec. 55)
- Maintains the City's inclusion in the Province of Batangas and the First Legislative District. (Sec. 56-59)
- Suspends increase in local tax rates for 5 years. (Sec. 58)
- Specifies the applicability of the Local Government Code and other laws. (Sec. 60)
- Includes separability and effectivity clauses. (Sec. 61-62)
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Charter of the City of Calaca
Republic Act No. 11544
•May 26, 2021
May 26, 2021
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11544
AN ACT CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALACA IN THE PROVINCE OF BATANGAS INTO A COMPONENT CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF CALACA
ARTICLE I
General Provisions
SECTION 1. Title. — This Act shall be known as the "Charter of the City of Calaca."
SECTION 2. The City of Calaca. — The Municipality of Calaca shall be converted into a component city to be known as the City of Calaca, hereinafter referred to as the City, which shall comprise the present jurisdiction of the Municipality of Calaca, Province of Batangas.
The territorial jurisdiction of the City shall be within the present metes and bounds of the Municipality of Calaca.
The foregoing provision shall be without prejudice to the resolution by the appropriate agency or forum of existing boundary disputes or cases involving questions of territorial jurisdiction between the City of Calaca and the adjoining local government units (LGUs): Provided, That, the territorial jurisdiction of the disputed area or areas shall remain with the local government unit, which...
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Statutes
Republic Acts
Calaca
Batangas
city charter
local government
municipal corporation
corporate powers
city officials
Sangguniang Panlungsod
city mayor
city vice mayor
legislative process
ordinances
resolutions
local taxes
public services
basic services
plebiscite
succession
legislative district
May 26, 2021
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11544
AN ACT CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF CALACA IN THE PROVINCE OF BATANGAS INTO A COMPONENT CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF CALACA
ARTICLE I
General Provisions
SECTION 1. Title. — This Act shall be known as the "Charter of the City of Calaca."
SECTION 2. The City of Calaca. — The Municipality of Calaca shall be converted into a component city to be known as the City of Calaca, hereinafter referred to as the City, which shall comprise the present jurisdiction of the Municipality of Calaca, Province of Batangas.
The territorial jurisdiction of the City shall be within the present metes and bounds of the Municipality of Calaca.
The foregoing provision shall be without prejudice to the resolution by the appropriate agency or forum of existing boundary disputes or cases involving questions of territorial jurisdiction between the City of Calaca and the adjoining local government units (LGUs): Provided, That, the territorial jurisdiction of the disputed area or areas shall remain with the local government unit, which...
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