Charter of the City of Panabo

The City is a political corporation with perpetual succession.
Powers include suing and being sued, having a corporate seal, property acquisition, contracting agreements, and exercising all municipal corporation powers.
Powers to levy taxes, regulate public roads and public property.
City and officials are liable for damages and not exempt from liability.
Police jurisdiction extends within territorial jurisdiction and certain water supply areas with concurrent jurisdiction of courts.

Presence of City Mayor, Vice Mayor, Sangguniang Panlungsod members, key city officials (treasurer, assessor, accountant, legal officer, health officer, etc.).
Mayor appoints additional officers as needed with Sanggunian concurrence.
City governmental offices for fire, jail, school division, and prosecution services are established.

Chief executive elected at large, must be 21 years old, resident for at least one year, and qualified voter.
Three-year term with compensation as per salary grade 30.
Duties include policy formulation, executive enforcement of laws, budgetary oversight, appointment powers, disaster management, peace and order control, revenue maximization, and issuance of licenses and permits.
Authority to carry firearms within jurisdiction and conduct official visits and inspections.

Elected alongside mayor with same qualifications, three-year term, salary grade 26.
Presides over Sanggunian Panlungsod, appoints officials (with exceptions), assumes mayoral office in vacancy.
Exercises mayoral duties during temporary vacancies.

Legislative body composed of Vice Mayor, ten regular members, barangay and youth federation presidents, and sectoral representatives.
Powers to enact ordinances, impose penalties, protect environment, regulate businesses and land use, approve budget, grant franchises, and approve revenue measures.
Has responsibilities including legal assistance to officials, promoting cooperatives, and ensuring delivery of basic services.

Adoption of internal rules including parliamentary procedures, disciplinary actions for members.
Disclosure of financial and business interests required to avoid conflicts of interest.
Weekly regular sessions, special sessions can be called by Mayor or majority.
Quorum requires majority of members, with enforcement measures for absent members.
Ordinances must be presented to Mayor for signing or may be vetoed with Sanggunian override by two-thirds vote.
Review of ordinances by provincial Sanggunian Panlalawigan and barangay ordinances by Sanggunian Panlungsod with prescribed timelines.
Ordinances take effect after ten days of posting and publication requirements.

Disqualifications include convictions involving moral turpitude, administrative removals, dual citizenship, fugitive status, and certain incapacities.
Permanent vacancies in mayor or vice mayor offices are filled by succession of the next ranking Sanggunian members.
Vacancies in Sanggunian filled by appointment from same political party or recommended persons.
Temporary mayoral vacancies result in vice mayor assuming duties, with limitations on appointment powers.

Positions include Secretary of Sangguniang Panlungsod, City Treasurer and Assistant, City Assessor and Assistant, City Accountant, City Budget Officer, City Planning and Development Coordinator, 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.
All officials must be Filipino citizens, residents of the city, of good moral character, and meet specified professional qualifications and experience.
Duties typically include formulation of policies and plans, implementation of programs, provision of technical assistance, supervision of office functions, legal and administrative support, and coordination with other agencies.
Many officials have special roles during and after disasters, ensuring continuity and effectiveness of services.

Establishment of fire station led by fire marshal with firefighting responsibilities.
Maintenance of secure city jail headed by warden, with focus on prisoner welfare and rehabilitation.
Department of Education to create and maintain a city school division led by a superintendent.
City prosecution service organized under Department of Justice headed by city prosecutor for criminal cases within the city.

Existing municipal ordinances remain in force until replaced by Sanggunian ordinances.
Corporate existence effective upon plebiscite ratification within 60 days from law approval.
Current municipal officials and employees continue until new elected officials qualify.
City succeeds to all assets, liabilities, and obligations of the former municipality.
City remains under provincial jurisdiction and part of second congressional district until otherwise provided.
No local tax rate increase for five years from city inception.
Applicability of Local Government Code and complementary laws with provisions in this Act taking precedence if inconsistent.
Separability clause provided.
Resolution of boundary disputes not precluded by the Act.
Repeal of inconsistent laws and regulations.
Effectivity upon publication in two newspapers of general and local circulation.