Calapan City Charter Conversion Act

The City is a political body corporate with perpetual succession.
Powers include suing and being sued, owning property, entering contracts, and other corporate activities subject to law.

The City has a common seal, may modify it.
It can levy taxes, regulate roads and public places, acquire or dispose of property.
Can condemn private property for public use and enforce laws and contracts.

The City and its officials are not liable for death, injury, or property damage occurring within the scope of official duties.

Police jurisdiction matches city territorial boundaries.
Jurisdiction extends to drainage areas and 100 meters around water facilities.
City and neighboring police forces have concurrent jurisdiction within the water supply protection zone.
City courts have concurrent jurisdiction over crimes in these areas.

Includes elected positions: city mayor and vice mayor.
Appointed officials cover multiple departments such as finance, health, planning, legal, social welfare, etc.
The mayor may create or consolidate offices.
Appointments require mayoral nomination with approval from the sangguniang panlungsod.

Elected chief executive with qualifications including age and residency.
Responsibilities include policy direction, development planning, legislative proposals, appointments, emergency powers, fiscal management, law enforcement oversight.
Has authority to solemnize marriages and organize city events.
Reports annually to the provincial governor.

Comprised of the vice mayor as presiding officer, elected members, sector representatives.
Powers include enacting ordinances, approving budgets, granting franchises, regulating local affairs including environment, public safety, commerce, and social welfare.
May impose penalties for ordinance violations.

The sangguniang panlungsod must adopt rules within 90 days post-election.
Members must disclose business and financial interests relating to legislation under consideration.
Sessions held regularly with quorum rules and public access provisions.
Ordinances require mayoral approval but may be overridden by a two-thirds legislative vote.

Ordinances take effect 10 days after posting in conspicuous public places unless otherwise specified.
Publication requirements include posting and newspaper publication of key provisions.

Persons convicted of moral turpitude crimes, removed officials, dual citizens, fugitives, permanent foreign residents, and mentally incapacitated individuals are disqualified.

Vice mayor succeeds mayor in vacancy; sangguniang panlungsod members succeed vice mayor based on vote ranking.
Vacancies outside these cases filled by political party nomination or mayoral appointment.
Procedures for temporary incapacity of mayor detailed.

Secretaries, treasurer, assessor, accountant, budget officer, planning officer, engineer, health officer, civil registrar, legal officer, agriculturist, social welfare officer, environment officer, architect, information officer, veterinarian, general services officer, trade and industry officer, education officer, youth and sports development officer, public safety officer.
Qualifications generally: Filipino citizenship, residency, good moral character, relevant degrees, civil service eligibility, and experience.
Each officer heads respective department and performs duties involving planning, administration, supervision, technical support, and policy formulation aligned with Local Government Code.

Fire station headed by a fire marshal responsible for fire prevention and emergency services.
City jail maintained for detainees with a warden qualified in social sciences for rehabilitation and humane treatment.

Existing municipal ordinances remain effective until changed by the new city council.
Tax rates frozen for 5 years post-conversion, complying with Local Government Code limits.
City exists upon ratification by qualified voters in a plebiscite.
Existing officials and employees continue in their positions until successors qualify.
The city succeeds all assets, liabilities, and obligations of the municipality.
Laws of Oriental Mindoro and Local Government Code apply unless inconsistent with this Charter.
Separability clause ensures remaining provisions remain effective if any part is invalidated.
Repealing clause rescinds inconsistent laws.
Act takes effect upon approval.