Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11689)
The short title is the "Revised Charter of the City of Baguio."
The objectives include making Baguio a home of diverse cultures and urban synergy, adopting sustainable environmental management, advancing local governance efficiency, maximizing proprietary functions for public welfare, ensuring basic services delivery, and promoting a resilient, sustainable, inclusive, and livable city.
Officials include the City Mayor, City Vice Mayor, Sangguniang Panlungsod members, Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod, city treasurer, city assessor, city engineer, city buildings and architecture officer, city health officer, city civil registrar, city accountant, city social welfare and development officer, city budget officer, city planning and sustainable development officer, city administrator, city legal officer, city general services officer, city veterinarian, city human resource management officer, city environment and parks management officer, city disaster risk reduction and management officer, city tourism officer, city public information officer, and city librarian, among others appointed by the City Mayor.
The Secretary must be a Philippine citizen, a resident of Baguio, of good moral character, holder of a college degree preferably in law, commerce, or public administration, and a first-grade civil service eligible or its equivalent.
The City Mayor must return the ordinance with objections in writing within ten days. The Sangguniang Panlungsod can override the veto by a two-thirds vote of all members, making the ordinance effective despite the veto.
The City Vice Mayor shall become the City Mayor. Subsequent vacancies in these offices are filled by the highest ranking Sangguniang Panlungsod members based on votes received, serving only for the unexpired terms.
The City Treasurer is appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Finance from among recommendees submitted by the City Mayor. The qualifications include being a Philippine citizen, Baguio resident, with good moral character, holder of a college degree in commerce, public administration or law, first-grade civil service eligibility, and at least five years experience in treasury or accounting service.
Duties include managing and conserving communal forests, parks, and watersheds; developing and implementing environmental plans; coordinating pollution control activities; recommending measures to the Sangguniang Panlungsod and City Mayor on environmental protection; and delivering related basic services.
They formulate and implement disaster risk reduction plans, coordinate activities consistent with national standards, organize training and emergency response teams, submit budget plans, build partnerships for disaster risk reduction and response, and perform other duties prescribed by law or ordinance.
The Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act of 1997 (Republic Act No. 8371) shall continue to govern ancestral land claims in Baguio City, and applications related to these lands shall not be processed until claims are finally denied.