Title
Creation of Manila Dept. of Social Welfare
Law
Republic Act No. 4050
Decision Date
Jun 18, 1964
Republic Act No. 4050 establishes the Department of Social Welfare in Manila, granting the Mayor direct supervision over various city departments, except for the Office of the City Fiscal, and appointing a Social Welfare Officer with extensive powers and duties.

Creation of the Department of Social Welfare

  • A new Department of Social Welfare is established within the city government.
  • The department is headed by a Social Welfare Officer with an annual salary of twelve thousand pesos.

Powers and Duties of the Social Welfare Officer

  • Control and supervision over the city's social services.
  • Enforcement of all laws, ordinances, and regulations related to social services.
  • Authority to recommend ordinances to the municipal board aimed at improving social services.
  • Responsibility to prosecute violations related to social service laws and ordinances.
  • Cooperation with public and private relief agencies and charitable organizations.
  • Representation of the Mayor in dealings with these agencies regarding the city's social needs.
  • Additional powers necessary for effective performance of duties as Social Welfare Officer.

Legal Effectivity

  • The Act took effect immediately upon approval on June 18, 1964.

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