Charter converting Tandag to component city

City is a political body corporate with perpetual succession.
Power to sue/be sued, use a seal, acquire/hold/convey property, contract agreements.
Exercise powers subject to law and charter provisions.

City has a common seal.
Authority to levy taxes, regulate public spaces, acquire/expropriate property for public use.
Power to contract, sue and defend suits.

Police jurisdiction covers city territory and extends to water supply drainage areas and 100 meters around water infrastructure.
City courts have concurrent jurisdiction in these areas.
Police coordination with adjoining local government units.
Licensing fees in disputed zones accrue to proper local government unit.

Positions include mayor, vice mayor, sangguniang panlungsod members, various department heads.
Mayor appoints additional officers with council concurrence.
Council may create or consolidate offices.
Appointment of heads subject to civil service rules.

Chief executive, elected at-large, at least 21 years old and resident for one year.
Term: 3 years; Salary Grade 30.
Responsible for governance, policy setting, development planning.
Presents government program and proposes legislation.
Appoints officials except where otherwise provided.
Represents the City in contracts, emergency powers in disasters.
Oversees enforcement of laws and ordinances.
Supervises city officials and employees; ensures faithful public service.
Authority to inspect city offices and records.
Can summon national officials for coordination and advice.
Manages city resources, expenditures, salaries, and property.
Carries out duties aligned with the Local Government Code.
Authorized to solemnize marriages.
Powers concerning police control and public order.
Generates revenues and implements development plans.

Vice mayor presides.
Members include elected regular members, presidents of barangay and youth councils, and sectoral representatives (women, workers, urban poor/disabled).

Adopts internal rules, including committees and procedures.
Members disclose financial and business interests to prevent conflicts.
Holds regular weekly sessions; special sessions may be called.
Quorum requires majority of members; procedures for absence enforcement.
Ordinances presented to mayor for approval or veto.
Mayor can veto ordinances wholly or partially; council may override by two-thirds vote.
Ordinances reviewed by Provincial Council; may be declared invalid if ultra vires.
Barangay ordinances reviewed by city council with suspension of effectivity if disapproved.
Violations of disapproved ordinances subject administrative sanctions.
Ordinances take effect after posting and publication within specified timeframes.

Vice mayor succeeds mayor in permanent vacancy; ranking council members succeed vice mayor.
Further vacancies in council filled by political party nominations or mayoral appointment.
Temporary vacancy of mayor’s office filled by vice mayor or highest ranking council member with limitations.

Secretary to the Council: career official, citizen, resident, college degree, civil service eligible.
Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer: appointed by Secretary of Finance from mayor’s nominees, qualified professionals.
Assessor and Assistant Assessor: qualified engineers or related fields with experience.
Accountant, Budget Officer, Planning and Development Officer: qualified professionals with relevant experience.
City Engineer: licensed civil engineer with experience.
City Health Officer: licensed medical practitioner with experience.
City Civil Registrar: qualified in civil registry and administration.
City Administrator: experienced management professional.
City Legal Officer: member of the Bar with at least 5 years practice.
Social Welfare and Development Officer: licensed social worker or related degree with experience.
City Veterinarian: licensed veterinary doctor.
City General Services Officer: qualified in public/business administration with general services experience.
City Environment and Natural Resources Officer: environment/forestry qualified with experience.
City Architect: licensed architect.
City Information Officer: qualified in journalism or mass communication.
City Cooperatives Officer: business administration with cooperative management experience.
City Population Officer: population development specialist.
City Agriculturist: qualified agricultural professional.

City schools division under Department of Education led by qualified superintendent.
City prosecution service organized under Department of Justice with city prosecutor and assistants.
Prosecutes criminal cases within city jurisdiction.

Existing municipal ordinances continue until superseded.
Conversion effective upon ratification by plebiscite.
Current officials continue until successors assume office.
City inherits municipal assets and liabilities.
Voters of City can vote for provincial offices.
City remains under provincial jurisdiction unless otherwise provided.
No local tax increases for five years post-conversion.
City remains part of provincial congressional district.
Restriction on new gambling establishments for three years.
Legal framework governed by Local Government Code, with city charter precedence.
Exemption from income requirement of RA 9009 for cityhood.
Provisions severable; unclear matters resolved under Local Government Code.
Law effective 15 days after publication.