Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 5950)
The City Fiscal is the chief legal adviser of the City of Olongapo and exercises general powers and duties subject to the supervision of the Secretary of Justice.
There are seven assistant city fiscals authorized, designated as the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh assistant city fiscals respectively.
The City Fiscal and the first four assistant city fiscals receive salaries from national funds, while the fifth, sixth, and seventh assistant city fiscals receive their salaries from city funds until appropriations are included in the annual Appropriations Act.
The Secretary of Justice has general supervision over the City Fiscal.
Section 99 was amended to clarify that the Bureau of Health Services exercises the same jurisdiction in Olongapo as elsewhere, renamed the former Olongapo Hospital as Olongapo City General Hospital, and provided that its administration, maintenance, and funding are the responsibility of the city government.
The Southern Zambales Emergency Hospital, formerly the Olongapo Hospital, is now the Olongapo City General Hospital funded and maintained by the city government.
National funds for the hospital continue to be included in the annual General Appropriations Act but are transferred and equally distributed for the operation and maintenance of the San Marcelino Emergency Hospital and Candelaria Emergency Hospital.
The Chief of Hospital cannot be removed or suspended except for cause.
Yes, all staff and personnel of the hospital shall be retained.
The Act took effect upon its approval on June 12, 1969.