Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9019)
The Act is known as the 'Charter of the City of Malabon.'
The candidate must be at least 23 years old, an actual resident of the City for at least one year prior to election, and a qualified voter therein.
The City has the power 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 subject to limitations in the Act and other laws.
The police jurisdiction extends over the territorial jurisdiction and all territory within the drainage area of the City's water supply or within 100 meters of any reservoir, conduit, canal, aqueduct, or pumping station used in connection with the city water service.
The city vice mayor acts as the presiding officer of the sangguniang panlungsod.
The city mayor may approve ordinances by affixing his signature, or veto them stating reasons in writing. The veto can be overridden by a two-thirds vote of all sangguniang panlungsod members.
Disqualifications include final judgment for moral turpitude or imprisonment of one year or more within two years after serving sentence, removal from office via an administrative case, conviction for violating the oath of allegiance, dual citizenship, being a fugitive from justice, permanent residence abroad, insanity, and feeble-mindedness.
Permanent vacancies are filled by appointment from a nominee of the political party of the removed member appointed by the President through the Executive Secretary; if no party affiliation, the city mayor appoints upon sangguniang panlungsod recommendation.
The City Treasurer must be a Philippine citizen, a resident of Malabon, of good moral character, hold a college degree preferably in commerce, public administration or law, first grade civil service eligible or equivalent, and have at least five years experience in treasury or accounting service.
The City Health Officer supervises health services, formulates program guidelines, provides technical assistance to the city mayor and sangguniang panlungsod, develops and implements health plans, leads delivery of health services especially in disasters, and performs duties as mandated by law and ordinance.