Section 49Sec./Art. 49

The City Prosecutor. (a) The city prosecutor shall be the head of the City Prosecutor's Office. He must be a citizen of the Philippines, a resident of the City, of good moral character, a member of the Integrated Bar, and must have practiced his profession for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of his appointment.

(b) The city prosecutor shall receive such compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

(c) The city prosecutor shall take charge of the Office of the City Prosecutor and shall:

(1) Conduct preliminary investigations of all crimes and violations of city ordinances;

(2) Prosecute criminal cases subject to the authority of the Secretary of Justice;

(3) Assist, whenever requested, in legal matters or cases which the City may, from time to time, refer for appropriate action;

(4) Assist the city legal officer in the formulation and implementation of programs or projects related to legal services which the city mayor is empowered to implement and which the sangguniang panlungsod is empowered to provide; and

(5) Perform such other duties and functions and exercise such other powers as may be provided by law.

ARTICLE XI

THE CITY REGISTRY OF DEEDS OFFICE