Law Summary

SECTION 1: Amendment to Section 24 of Republic Act No. 521

• Legal Principle/Provision: This section amends the Charter of the City of Cagayan de Oro to create four Assistant City Fiscal positions to assist the City Fiscal in legal matters.
• Key Definitions:
  • City Fiscal: The chief legal adviser of the city.
  • Assistant City Fiscals: Four positions designated as first, second, third, and fourth assistant city fiscals.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • The City Fiscal shall be assisted by four Assistant City Fiscals.
  • Their compensation shall align with that provided by law for officials of the same rank and function.
• Responsibilities:
  • Represent the city in civil cases.
  • Institute and prosecute suits in the city's interest as directed by the Mayor.
  • Attend meetings of the Board and provide written opinions upon request.
  • Investigate compliance of franchises and public privileges.
  • Conduct investigations of crimes and violations of city ordinances.
  • Prosecute all crimes and misdemeanors in the appropriate courts.
  • Investigate causes of unexplained sudden deaths and conduct autopsies as necessary.
  • Perform duties of the register of deeds in their absence.
• Consequences: There are no specific penalties mentioned; however, failure to perform these duties could lead to administrative consequences.

SECTION 2: Conversion of Special Counsel Positions

• Legal Principle/Provision: This section stipulates that the current positions of special counsel in the Office of the City Fiscal are converted to the roles of Assistant City Fiscals.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • The appointment of the incumbent special counsel will automatically transition to the respective assistant city fiscal positions.

SECTION 3: Effectivity of the Act

• Legal Principle/Provision: This section states when the Act will take effect.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • The Act shall take effect upon its approval, which was on June 19, 1965.

Key Takeaways

• The Act establishes four Assistant City Fiscals to support the City Fiscal in Cagayan de Oro.
• Responsibilities include representing the city in legal matters, conducting investigations, and prosecuting offenses.
• Existing positions of special counsel are converted to assistant city fiscal roles.
• The Act became effective on June 19, 1965, upon approval.

This summary encapsulates the core aspects of Republic Act No. 4575, outlining its provisions, responsibilities, and structural changes to the legal framework in Cagayan de Oro.