The Government of the Philippines

City Charter of Zamboanga

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Section 1 — This Act shall be known as the "Charter of the City of Zamboanga."
ARTICLE 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 2 — Territory of the City.
Section 3 — Corporate Character of the City of Zamboanga.
Section 4 — Seal and General Powers of the City.
Section 5 — The City not liable for damages.
Section 6 — Jurisdiction of the City for police purposes.
ARTICLE II — THE Mayor
Section 7 — Appointment and Compensation.
Section 8 — The Acting Mayor.
Section 9 — General Powers and Duties of the Mayor.
Section 10 — Secretary to the Mayor.
Section 11 — Execution of authorized Public Works and Improvements.
ARTICLE III — THE City Council
Section 12 — Constitution and Organization of the City Council.
Section 13 — Appropriation by the Council.
Section 14 — General Powers and Duties of the Council.
Section 15 — Restrictive Provisions.
ARTICLE IV — OTHER City OFFICES AND OFFICIALS
Section 16 — City Departments.
Section 17 — Powers and Duties of the City Engineer.
Section 18 — The Municipal Court.
Section 19 — The City Attorney.
Section 20 — The Acting City Attorney.
Section 21 — The Chief of Police.
Section 22 — Peace Officers.
Section 23 — The City Treasurer.
Section 24 — The City Assessor.
Section 25 — The Board Tax Appeals.
Section 26 — Exemption From Taxation.
Section 27 — Taxes on Real Estate.
Section 28 — Taxes on Real Estate: Sale of Personal Property.
Section 29 — Taxes on Real Estate: Sale of Realty.
Section 30 — Taxes on Real Estate: Redemption of Realty.
Section 31 — Taxes on Real Estate: Forfeiture of Realty.
Section 32 — Taxes: Legal Procedure.
Section 33 — Powers and Duties of Head of Departments.
Section 34 — Appointment and Removal of Officials and Employees: Compensation.
Section 35 — Officials Not To Engage in Certain Transactions or Receive Favors or Advantages.
ARTICLE V — BUREAUS PERFORMING MUNICIPAL DUTIES
Section 36 — The General Auditing Office.
Section 37 — The Division of Purchase and Supply.
Section 38 — The Bureau of Education.
Section 39 — Reports to the Mayor Concerning Schools: Construction and custody of school buildings.
Section 40 — The City Health Officer.
ARTICLE VI — FOR ALLOTMENTS AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Section 41 — Allotment of Internal Revenue and Other Taxes.
Section 42 — Powers to Levy Special Assessments for Certain Purposes.
Section 43 — Contents of Special Assessment Ordinance.
Section 44 — Publication of the Proposed Special Assessment Ordinance and Public Hearing on the Same.
Section 45 — Assessment of the Special Tax Against the Real Estate Affected.
Section 46 — Payment of the Special Assessments.
ARTICLE VII — TRANSITORY PROVISIONS
Section 47 — Change of Government.
Section 48 — Conduct of Elections in Zamboanga.
Section 49 — Assembly District: Provincial Capital.
Section 50 — Provincial Building and Properties.
ARTICLE VIII – EFFECTIVITY OF THIS ACT
Section 51 — Effectivity.
Republic Act No. 1210
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Section 1 — This Act shall be known as the "Charter of the City of Zamboanga."

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ARTICLE 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS

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Section 2 — Territory of the City.

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The City of Zamboanga, which is hereby created, shall consists of the present territorial jurisdiction of the municipality of Zamboanga, the municipality of Bolong, the municipal district of Isabela, the municipal district of Lamitan, and the municipal district of Maluso.

Section 3 — Corporate Character of the City of Zamboanga.

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The City of Zamboanga constitutes a political body corporate and, as such, is endowed with the attribute of perpetual succession and possessed of the powers, which pertain to a municipal corporation, to be exercised in conformity with the provisions of this Charter.

Section 4 — Seal and General Powers of the City.

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The City shall have a common seal, and may alter the same at pleasure.

It may take, purchase, receive, hold, lease, convey, and disposes of real and personal property for the general interests of the City, condemn private property for public use, contract and be contracted with, sue and exercise all the powers hereinafter conferred.

Section 5 — The City not liable for damages.

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The City shall not be liable or held for damages or injuries to persons or property arising from the failure of the Mayor, the City Council, or any other law or ordinance, or from negligence of said Mayor, City Council or other officials while enforcing or attempting to enforce said provisions.

Section 6 — Jurisdiction of the City for police purposes.

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The jurisdiction of the City of Zamboanga for police purposes only shall extend to three miles from the shore into the sea one-half miles in width, and, for the purpose of protecting and insuring the purity of the water supply of the City, such police jurisdiction shall also extend over all territory within the reservoir, conduit, canal, aqueduct, or pumping station used in connection with the City water service. The police of the several municipalities concerned shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the police of the Zamboanga for the maintenance of good order and the enforcement of lawful ordinances throughout said zone, area, and spaces shall be granted by the proper authorities of the municipality concerned, and the fees arising there from shall appertain to the treasury of the municipality concerned and not that of the City of Zamboanga.

ARTICLE II — THE Mayor

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Section 7 — Appointment and Compensation.

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The Mayor shall be the Chief Executive of the City.

The Mayor shall be appointed by the President, with the consent of the Commission of Appointments of the National Assembly, and shall hold office at the pleasure of the President.

He shall receive a salary of four thousand eight hundred pesos a year. With the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, the Mayor may receive, in addition to his salary, a not commutable allowance of two thousand pesos per annum.

Section 8 — The Acting Mayor.

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In the event of the sickness, absence or other temporary incapacity of the Mayor, or in the event of a definite vacancy in the position of Mayor, the City Engineer shall perform the duties of the Mayor until said office shall be filled in accordance with law. If, for any reason, the City Engineer is incapacitated to perform the duties of the Mayor, or the office of the City Engineer is vacant, the duties of the Mayor shall be performed by the City Treasurer. In case of the incapacity of the official mentioned above to perform the duties of the Mayor, the President shall appoint one.

The Acting Mayor shall have the same powers and duties as the Mayor, and shall receive the same compensation.

Section 9 — General Powers and Duties of the Mayor.

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As Chief Executive of the City Government, the Mayor shall have immediate control over the executive and administrative functions of the different departments, subject to the supervision of the Secretary of Interior, and shall be held accountable for the proper administration of all affairs of the City.

He shall have the following powers and duties:

(a) To comply with and enforce and give the necessary orders for the faithful and proper enforcement and execution of the laws and City ordinances and resolutions if affect within the jurisdiction of the City.

(b) To safeguard all the lands, buildings, records, money, credits and other property and rights of the City, and have control of all its property.