Tag un charter of 1970

The Taguig Charter of 1970 refers to the charter of the municipality of Taguig, which is a city located in the National Capital Region (NCR) of the Philippines. The charter was enacted on June 18, 1970, through Republic Act No. 5527.

Here are the key provisions of the Taguig Charter of 1970:

Article I: Declaration of Policy

• The municipality of Taguig is hereby declared a chartered city, with the power to exercise local autonomy and self-government.
• The city shall be governed by a mayor, vice mayor, and a sangguniang panlungsod (city council).

Article II: Boundaries

• The city of Taguig shall have a total area of 47.2 square kilometers, bounded by the cities of Pasig, Makati, and Pateros.

Article III: Powers and Functions

• The city government shall have the power to:
  • Exercise all powers and functions vested in a chartered city under the Local Government Code.
  • Administer and manage the city's affairs, including the management of its finances, properties, and assets.
  • Provide for the welfare and well-being of its citizens, including the provision of basic services such as education, health, and sanitation.

Article IV: Sangguniang Panlungsod

• The sangguniang panlungsod shall be composed of 12 members, including the mayor and vice mayor.
• The members of the sangguniang panlungsod shall be elected by the citizens of Taguig for a term of three years.

Article V: Mayor and Vice Mayor

• The mayor shall be the chief executive of the city, responsible for the overall administration and management of the city's affairs.
• The vice mayor shall act as the presiding officer of the sangguniang panlungsod in the absence of the mayor.

Article VI: Revenue and Expenditures

• The city government shall have the power to impose and collect taxes, fees, and other revenues.
• The city government shall also have the power to expend its revenues for the benefit of the city and its citizens.

Article VII: Amendments

• The charter may be amended by the sangguniang panlungsod, subject to the approval of the President of the Philippines.

Overall, the Taguig Charter of 1970 provides the framework for the governance and administration of the city of Taguig, and outlines the powers and functions of the city government, as well as the rights and responsibilities of its citizens.