Creation of Positions of Asst. City Fiscal in Butuan City
Republic Act No. 5698, enacted on June 21, 1969, establishes the positions of four assistant city fiscals in Butuan City, amending the relevant section of the city's charter. The city fiscal serves as the chief legal adviser, supported by these assistants, who are appointed by the President of the Philippines with the Commission on Appointments' consent. Their compensation aligns with that of officials of similar rank and duties. This law aims to enhance the legal department of Butuan City, ensuring effective governance and legal representation. The act took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette on December 22, 1969.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 5698
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 21, 1969
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5698
AN ACT CREATING THE POSITIONS OF ASSISTANT CITY FISCAL IN THE CITY OF BUTUAN, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION TWENTY-FOUR OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BUTUAN
SECTION 1. The first paragraph of Section twenty-four of Republic Act Numbered Five hundred twenty-three, otherwise known as the Charter of the City of Butuan, is hereby amended to read as follows: casia
"SEC. 24. The city fiscal and his assistants — His powers, duties and compensation. — The law department shall consist of the city fiscal who shall be the chief legal adviser of the city, and four assistants who shall be known respectively as the first, second, third, and fourth assistant city fiscals. Said assistant city fiscals shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines, with the consent of the Commission on Appointments. The compensation of the city fiscal, the first, second, third, and fourth assistant city fiscals shall be that provided by law for officials of the same rank and performing the same functions. The city fiscal shall have the following powers and duties:"
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 21, 1969.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 65, No. 51, p. 14121 on December 22, 1969
Cite This Law
Creation of Positions of Asst. City Fiscal in Butuan City, Republic Act No. 5698, Jun 21, 1969 (Philippines)
Creation of Positions of Asst. City Fiscal in Butuan City, Republic Act No. 5698 (Phil. 1969)
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