Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9356)
Republic Act No. 9356, known as the "Charter of the City of Meycauayan."
The City of Meycauayan is bounded on the southeast by the City of Caloocan, the Municipality of Valenzuela and Malinta Estate; on the southwest by the Municipality of Obando; on the northwest by the Municipality of Bulacan; and on the north by the municipalities of Bocaue and Marilao, all in the Province of Bulacan.
The City has perpetual succession, may sue and be sued, have and use a corporate seal, acquire, hold and convey real or personal property, enter into contracts/agreements, and exercise other powers subject to laws.
No, the City and its officials shall not be exempt from liability for death or injury to persons or damage to property.
City mayor, city vice mayor, sangguniang panlungsod members, city treasurer and assistant, city assessor and assistant, city accountant, budget officer, planning and development coordinator, engineer, health officer, civil registrar, city administrator, legal officer, social welfare and development officer, city veterinarian, general services officer, and other authorized officials.
Must be at least 23 years old, a resident of the City for at least one year prior to election, a qualified voter therein. Term is three years unless sooner removed.
The Sangguniang Panlungsod, composed of the city vice mayor as presiding officer, ten regular members, presidents of barangay and youth federations, and sectoral representatives.
Enact ordinances, approve resolutions, appropriate funds, regulate local affairs including taxes, franchises, land use, public safety, and approve the budget and local development plans.
The City Mayor may veto on grounds of ultra vires or prejudice to public welfare within ten days after enactment. The Sangguniang Panlungsod may override the veto by a two-thirds vote of all members.
The vice mayor assumes the mayoralty in case of vacancy; the highest ranking sangguniang panlungsod member succeeds as vice mayor. Ranking is based on proportion of votes obtained.
The city mayor appoints heads of departments and offices with the concurrence of the majority of sangguniang panlungsod members, subject to civil service laws.
Ordinances are forwarded to the mayor for approval or veto; if approved or the mayor does not act within 10 days, they take effect 10 days after posting in conspicuous places.
Convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude within 5 years, removed from office, dual citizenship, fugitives, permanent residents abroad, insane or feeble-minded persons.
An annual report summarizing City management, administration, development, political, social, and economic conditions; supplemental reports when unexpected events such as disasters occur.
They must be citizens and residents of Meycauayan, have good moral character, hold relevant college degrees, be first grade civil service eligibles, and have at least five years of relevant experience except where otherwise specified.