Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 8297)
The Act is known as the "Charter of the City of Kabankalan."
The City of Kabankalan is situated in the Province of Negros Occidental, Island of Negros, with specific boundaries described in the Act, covering approximately 697.35 square kilometers.
The City has continuous succession, can sue and be sued, use a corporate seal, acquire and convey property, enter into contracts, and exercise other powers granted to corporations.
The City Mayor serves for three (3) years and must be at least twenty-one (21) years old at the time of the election.
The city mayor appoints appointive city officials with the concurrence of the majority of the sangguniang panlungsod members, subject to civil service laws.
The City Treasurer must be a Filipino citizen, a resident of Kabankalan, of good moral character, hold a college degree preferably in commerce, public administration, or law, be a first grade civil service eligible or equivalent, and have at least five (5) years of experience in treasury or accounting.
The City Vice-Mayor automatically becomes the City Mayor if a permanent vacancy occurs in the office of the City Mayor.
A majority of all the members of the sangguniang panlungsod who have been elected and qualified constitutes a quorum.
Ordinances or resolutions take effect after ten (10) days from the date a copy is posted in the city hall and other conspicuous places, unless otherwise stated.
Members must disclose any business, financial, or professional relationships or conflicts of interest upon assuming office, and disclose such interests before participating in deliberations or voting on related ordinances or resolutions.