Amendment to Gen. Santos City Charter

All existing waterworks, electric light and power, and telephone systems operated by the former Municipality of General Santos now belong to the city.
Revenues from these utilities accrue to the city's general fund.
All municipal and provincial roads, streets, bridges, docks, piers, wharves, machinery, equipment, and other public improvements formerly under the Municipality of General Santos are now owned by the city.
The city assumes ownership of municipal funds and assets and liabilities of the former municipality.
Despite contrary legal provisions, the city government must be informed of and concur on all government agency actions related to land uses determined by the city council.

Any establishment or operation of gambling authorized under existing laws (e.g., Presidential Decrees Nos. 420, 1869, and Republic Act No. 1169, as amended) within the city requires prior concurrence of the City Government.

Within 60 days from the Act’s effectivity, all government agencies must submit comprehensive reports on public land dispositions within the city to the City Government.

Provisions of this Act inconsistent with Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code), specifically paragraph (f), Section 534, are repealed and superseded.

Violators of this Act face administrative, civil, or criminal liabilities as applicable.
Additionally, a penalty of six months imprisonment is imposed.
Government officials or personnel found violating the Act face perpetual disqualification from holding public office.

If any provision is declared invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions not affected remain in full force and effect.

All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, proclamations, and administrative regulations inconsistent with this Act are amended, modified, superseded, or repealed accordingly.

The City Council of General Santos, with concerned government agencies, shall promulgate implementing rules and regulations within 60 days from effectivity.