FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT

Enactment, revision and amendment of ordinances and issuance of regulations necessary to carry out and discharge the responsibilities conferred upon it by law.

OBJECTIVES

To enact ordinances and regulations as shall be necessary for the physical and moral upliftment of the inhabitants of the city and ensure the protection of the property therein.

ACTIVITIES

The Sangguniang Panlungsod, the legislative body of the City, shall be compose of the City Vice-Mayor as presiding officer, the twelve (12) regular Sangguniang Members, the president of the city chapter of the Liga ng mga Barangay, the president of the Panlungsod ng Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan, and the sectoral representatives, as members; In addition thereto, there shall be three (3) sectoral representatives: one (1) from the women; and, as shall be determined by the Sangguniang Panlungsod within (90) days prior to the holding of the local elections, one (1) from agricultural or industrial workers; and one (1) from the other sectors, including the urban poor, indigenous cultural communities, or disabled persons; The regular members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and the sectoral representatives shall be elected in the manner as may be provided for by law. The elective members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod must be at least eighteen (18) years of age on Election Day. In addition, they shall possess the same other qualifications as that of the City Mayor and Vice-Mayor; They shall receive such compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law or ordinance; The Sangguniang Panlungsod shall:
  • Approve ordinances and pass resolutions necessary for an efficient and effective City Government.
  • Generate and maximize the use of resources and revenues for the development plans, program objectives and priorities of the city, with particular attention to agro-industrial development and city-wide growth and progress.
  • Subject to the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991, enact ordinances granting franchises and authorizing the issuance of permits or licenses, upon such conditions and for such purposes intended to promote the general welfare of the inhabitants of the City and pursuant to this legislative authority.
  • Regulate activities relative to the use of land, buildings, and structures within the City in order to promote the general welfare and, for said purpose.
  • Approve ordinances which ensure the efficient delivery of the basic services and facilities as provided for under the Local Government Code, and in addition to said services and facilities.
  • Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.