Conversion of Passi to Component City

The City is a political body corporate with perpetual succession.
Powers include suing and being sued, using a corporate seal, acquiring and conveying property, entering contracts, levying taxes, and condemning private property for public use.
The City has powers granted to corporations under law.

The City and its officials are liable for death, injury, or damage caused during official functions.

Police jurisdiction covers the City's territory and extends to water supply drainage areas and within 100 meters of water service structures.
The City court has concurrent jurisdiction over crimes within this expanded police jurisdiction.
Licenses in these areas are granted by the appropriate city or municipal authorities.

Elected and appointive officials include the City Mayor, Vice Mayor, Sangguniang Panlungsod members, and various department heads such as Treasurer, Assessor, Accountant, Engineer, Health Officer, Legal Officer, Veterinarian, Agriculturist, Social Welfare Officer, General Services Officer, among others.
The Mayor appoints certain officials with the Sanggunian's concurrence.
The City maintains a fire station headed by a Fire Marshal and a jail headed by a Jail Warden.

Chief executive and elected at large; must be at least 21 years old, a resident for at least one year, and a qualified voter.
Serves a three-year term; minimum salary prescribed by law.
Powers include policy formulation, development plan implementation, legislative initiative, appointments, emergency measures, fiscal management, law enforcement, and representation of the City.
Can deputize police forces, call conventions, solemnize marriages, and promote sports.
Reports annually to the provincial governor.

Elected alongside the Mayor and with similar qualifications.
Presides over the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
Can appoint officials of the Sanggunian and assumes mayoral duties in case of vacancy or temporary absence.

Composed of the Vice Mayor as presiding officer, elected members, presidents of barangay and youth federations, and sectoral representatives.
Enacts ordinances, resolutions, and imposes penalties to maintain order and welfare.
Has authority over budgeting, taxation, land use, franchising, public utilities, and regulatory measures.
Oversees delivery of basic services and public welfare programs.

The Sanggunian must adopt rules of procedure within 90 days after elections.
Members must disclose financial and business interests to avoid conflicts.
Sessions are held at least once weekly, open to the public except under specific circumstances.
Quorum is a majority of elected and qualified members; penalties apply for unjustified absences.
Ordinances require mayoral approval; the Mayor may veto, but the Sanggunian can override with two-thirds vote.

Approved ordinances are reviewed by the provincial board for legality within 30 days.
Barangay ordinances are reviewed by the Sanggunian Panlungsod and may be suspended if inconsistent.
Enforcement of disapproved ordinances leads to suspension or dismissal.
Ordinances take effect after posting and publication requirements are met.

Disqualifications include convictions involving moral turpitude, removal from office, dual citizenship, fugitive status, insanity, and permanent residency abroad.
Vacancy succession orders the Vice Mayor, then highest ranking Sanggunian members.
Vacancies in the Sanggunian are appointed by the provincial governor, respecting political party nominations.
Temporary incapacity of the Mayor transfers powers to the Vice Mayor or highest ranking member.

Established offices include the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Sanggunian, and various departments such as Treasury, Engineering, General Services, Legal, Health, Budget, Planning, Social Welfare, Education, Environment, Public Safety, Trade and Industry, Assessor, Accounting, Civil Registry, Agricultural, Architectural, Information, Veterinary, Population, and Cooperatives.

Officials include Secretary to the Sanggunian, City Treasurer and Assistant, City Assessor and Assistant, City Accountant, Budget Officer, Planning Officer, City Engineer, Health Officer, Civil Registrar, City Administrator, Legal Officer, Agriculturist, Social Welfare Officer, Environment Officer, Architect, Information Officer, Veterinarian, General Services Officer, Cooperatives Officer, Population Officer, Trade and Industry Officer, Education Officer, Youth and Sports Officer, Public Safety Officer.
Each must meet specified residency, education, civil service eligibility, and experience requirements.
Duties range from administration, planning, financial management, legal services, health, social services, environmental protection, public safety, to support and development of cooperatives, education, youth, and sports.

At least one fire station with adequate personnel and equipment established.
Headed by a City Fire Marshal with qualifications under the Philippine National Police Law.
Responsible for fire prevention, suppression, rescue, and emergency services.

Secured, clean, and adequately equipped jail maintained for prisoners, detainees, and violent mentally ill pending transfer.
Headed by a City Jail Warden with qualifications in social sciences or criminology.
Ensures respect for human rights and welfare of detainees.

Existing municipal ordinances continue until amended by the city Sanggunian.
A five-year tax moratorium applies preventing tax rate increases.
Corporate existence is confirmed by plebiscite.
Current municipal officials continue until new city officials assume office.
The City succeeds to all municipal assets and liabilities.
The City remains part of Iloilo's Fourth District until law provides otherwise.
Governed primarily by the Local Government Code and other applicable laws unless inconsistent.
Contains provisions on separability, repeal, and effectivity upon approval.