Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9026)
The Act is officially titled the "Charter of the City of Novaliches."
The City of Novaliches has corporate powers to have continuous succession in its corporate name, to sue and be sued, to have and use a corporate seal, to acquire and convey real or personal property, to enter into contracts, and to exercise other powers granted to corporations within the limitations of the law.
The elective officials of the City of Novaliches include the city mayor, city vice mayor, six (6) regular sangguniang panlungsod members initially and eight (8) regular members starting 2001, the president of the panlungsod na pederasyon ng mga sangguniang kabataan, and several sectoral representatives.
A city mayor must be at least twenty-five (25) years old, an actual resident of the City of Novaliches for at least one (1) year prior to election, and a qualified voter of the city at the time of the election.
Both the city mayor and city vice mayor hold office for three (3) years unless sooner removed.
The Sangguniang Panlungsod can override the veto of the city mayor by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of all its members.
Disqualifications include those sentenced by final judgment for offenses involving moral turpitude or punishable by one (1) year or more imprisonment within two (2) years after serving sentence; those removed from office due to administrative cases; those convicted for violating the oath of allegiance; individuals with dual citizenship; fugitives from justice; permanent residents abroad continuing to avail such status; and individuals who are insane or feeble-minded.
The city treasurer is appointed by the Secretary of Finance from a list of ranked eligible recommendees of the city mayor, subject to Civil Service Law. Qualifications include being a Philippine citizen, resident of Novaliches, of good moral character, a college degree holder preferably in commerce, public administration, or law with at least five (5) years of experience in treasury or accounting, and first grade civil service eligibility.
The city mayor acts as a deputized representative of the National Police Commission, formulates the peace and order plan for the city, exercises control and supervision over local police forces, calls upon law enforcement agencies to suppress riot, rebellion or lawless violence, and apprehends violators when necessary.
The City Accountant manages internal audit systems, prepares financial statements, certifies budgetary allotments, reviews supporting documents for vouchers, maintains ledgers and accounts, and performs other accounting and auditing duties required by law and this Charter.