Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 8489)
The official title is 'Charter of the City of Talisay in the Province of Negros Occidental.'
It converts the Municipality of Talisay, Negros Occidental, into a component city known as the City of Talisay.
The City has continuous succession in its corporate name, can sue and be sued, use a corporate seal, acquire and convey property, enter into contracts, and exercise other powers granted to corporations subject to law.
The Sangguniang Panlungsod is composed of the city vice mayor as presiding officer, ten regular members, presidents of the Liga ng mga Barangay and Panlungsod na Pederasyon ng mga Sanguniang Kabataan, and three sectoral representatives. It enacts ordinances and resolutions for efficient governance, approves budgets, regulates land use, protects public welfare, and more as provided by law.
The candidate must be at least 21 years old, an actual resident of Talisay for at least one year before the election, and a qualified voter of the City.
Both officials hold office for a term of three years unless sooner removed.
The City Vice Mayor automatically becomes City Mayor. If the Vice Mayor's office is also vacant, the highest ranking Sangguniang Panlungsod member or the next highest ranking succeeds. Ranking is based on the proportion of votes obtained in the last election.
The Mayor can propose legislative measures, approve or veto ordinances, appoint officials with Sanggunian concurrence, carry out emergency measures, and enforce laws and ordinances.
Every ordinance passed by the Sangguniang Panlungsod is presented to the Mayor, who may approve by signing or veto it with written objections. The Sanggunian can override the veto by two-thirds vote.
The Secretary is appointed by the City Vice Mayor and must be a Filipino citizen, resident of Talisay for at least three years, of good moral character, holder of a relevant college degree, and a first grade civil service eligible or equivalent.
This Act takes effect upon its approval and ratification in a plebiscite held within 60 days from its approval.
Yes, all municipal ordinances existing at the time of approval continue to be in force until amended or repealed by the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
Persons convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude, removed from office administratively, convicted of violating the oath of allegiance, dual citizens, fugitives from justice, permanent residents abroad, or insane persons are disqualified.
The Mayor can issue, suspend, or revoke licenses and permits for violation of conditions, and issue permits for charitable activities without need for other agency approval, excluding prohibited games and shows contrary to law.
A majority of all elected and qualified members constitutes a quorum. If no quorum is present, the Presiding Officer may declare a recess or adjourn the session and compel attendance of absent members through assistance of police.