Amendments to Olongapo City Charter

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Republic Act No. 5950: Amendments to Olongapo City Charter

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Title Supreme Court: Amendments to Olongapo City Charter

Law: Republic Act No. 5950

Decision Date: Jun 21, 1969

Amendment of Republic Act No. 4645 brings changes to the powers, duties, and compensation of the City Fiscal and his assistants, as well as renaming the former Olongapo Hospital to Olongapo City General Hospital and making the city government responsible for its administration, maintenance, and funding.

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Powers and Duties of the City Fiscal

The City Fiscal is subject to the general supervision of the Secretary of Justice.
Entrusted with the role of chief legal adviser to the city government.
The law implies comprehensive powers and responsibilities related to legal representation and counsel for the city.

Jurisdiction and Role of the Bureau of Health Services in Olongapo City

The Bureau of Health Services retains authority over health services within the city similar to its powers elsewhere in the Philippines.

Administration and Renaming of City Hospital

The former Olongapo Hospital, previously owned by the municipality and currently known as Southern Zambales Emergency Hospital (per Republic Act No. 3551), is renamed as Olongapo City General Hospital.
Administration, maintenance, and funding of the hospital shall be the responsibility of the city government.

Allocation and Use of National Funds for Health Services

National funds provided for the hospital continue to be appropriated under the annual General Appropriations Act.
These funds shall instead be transferred to and equally distributed between the San Marcelino Emergency Hospital and Candelaria Emergency Hospital for their operation and maintenance.

Protection and Retention of Hospital Leadership and Personnel

The incumbent Chief of Hospital of Olongapo City General Hospital shall serve as its director.
The Chief of Hospital cannot be removed or suspended except for cause.
Hospital staff and personnel are to be retained, ensuring stability in hospital operations.

Effectivity Clause

The amendments take effect immediately upon approval of the Act on June 12, 1969.

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