Charter converting Ilagan to city government

The City is a political body corporate with perpetual succession.
Powers include suing and being sued, using a corporate seal, acquiring and disposing of property, entering contracts, and exercising other powers allowed by law.
The City may levy taxes, regulate public spaces, expropriate property, and maintain legal actions.
The City and its officials are liable for damages caused to persons or property.

Police jurisdiction extends throughout the territorial jurisdiction and the drainage area of City water supply including a 100-meter radius around water facilities.
City courts have concurrent jurisdiction with neighboring city or municipal courts over crimes within water supply zones.
Police forces share concurrent jurisdiction in these areas.
Licensing within the zone accrues revenues to the appropriate local government.

Key City officials include the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Sangguniang Panlungsod members, and various department heads.
Additional officials such as Environment and Natural Resources Officer, Architect, Information Officer may be appointed.
The City Mayor appoints heads of offices, subject to confirmation by the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
Compensation adheres to prescribed salary grades under applicable salary laws with restrictions on increases.

Chief executive elected at large for a 3-year term, max of 3 consecutive terms.
Must be a Filipino citizen, at least 21 years old, resident for at least 1 year, qualified voter, literate.
Duties include policy formulation, enforcement of laws, budget preparation, resource generation, program implementation, disaster response, and representation of the city.
Powers include issuing executive orders, appointing officials, signing contracts, authorizing payments, conducting inspections, and more.
May solemnize marriages, conduct local sports events, and coordinate with provincial and national agencies.

Consists of Vice Mayor (presiding), 10 regular members, presidents of barangay and youth federations, and three sectoral representatives (women, agricultural/industrial workers, other sectors).
Enacts ordinances, resolutions, and appropriates funds for city welfare.
Powers include reviewing barangay ordinances, maintaining peace and order, regulating businesses and public utilities, environmental protection, and public health.
Can authorize loans, tax incentives, regulate land use, and establish local institutions and facilities.
Compensation set under Salary Standardization Law.

Internal rules to be adopted within 90 days after elections.
Members must disclose financial and business interests to avoid conflicts of interest.
Regular sessions held weekly; special sessions may be called.
Quorum requires majority; absent members can be compelled to attend.
Ordinances must be presented to mayor; veto can be overridden by two-thirds vote.
Sanggunian Panlalawigan reviews city ordinances for legality within 30 days.
Sangguniang Panlungsod reviews barangay ordinances; disapproved ordinances require revision.
Ordinances take effect 10 days after posting in public places and publication in newspaper.

Disqualified from elective office: persons convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude or ordnance punishable by more than one year imprisonment within 2 years after sentence; those removed administratively; dual citizens; fugitives; etc.
Permanent vacancy in Mayor’s office filled by Vice Mayor; vacancies in Vice Mayor or council members filled by ranking members.
Vacancies filled by political party nomination or mayor’s appointment subject to conditions.
Temporary incapacity of Mayor triggers Vice Mayor or ranking council member to assume duties except appointment powers if less than 30 working days.

Positions include Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod, City Treasurer, City Assessor, City Accountant, City Budget Officer, City Planning and Development Officer, City Engineer, City Health Officer, City Civil Registrar, City Administrator, City Legal Officer, City Social Welfare and Development Officer, City Veterinarian, City General Services Officer, City Environment and Natural Resources Officer, City Architect, City Information Officer, City Cooperatives Officer, City Population Officer, and City Agriculturist.
Each official must meet Filipino citizenship, residency, moral character, educational background, appropriate professional licenses or civil service eligibility, and experience requirements.
Duties cover administration, planning, finance management, health, legal services, social welfare, veterinary services, environmental management, architectural planning, information dissemination, cooperative development, population management, and agricultural development.
Compensation determined by law.

City Fire Station Service led by a City Fire Marshal maintains firefighting and emergency rescue functions.
City Jail Service headed by a City Jail Warden provides secure, humane detention facilities.
A City Schools Division headed by a Superintendent covers school districts in the city under Department of Education.
City Prosecution Service organized under Department of Justice handles criminal prosecutions in local courts.

Existing municipal ordinances remain effective until repealed.
The City of Ilagan gains corporate existence upon plebiscite ratification by local voters.
Current elected and appointed municipal officials continue until new city officials are elected and qualified.
The City succeeds to all municipal assets and liabilities.
The City remains under the jurisdiction of Isabela Province, voting in provincial elections and part of its first legislative district.
Increase of local tax rates prohibited for five years after cityhood.
The Local Government Code and applicable provincial and national laws apply unless inconsistent with this act.
If any provision is invalidated, other provisions continue to be enforceable.
The act takes effect 15 days after publication in newspapers.