Section 21Sec./Art. 21

Posting and Publication of Ordinance with Penal Sanction. (a) Ordinances with penal sanctions shall be posted at conspicuous places in the city hall of San Fernando for a minimum period of three (3) consecutive weeks. Such ordinances shall also be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the territorial jurisdiction of the City. Unless otherwise provided therein, said ordinances shall take effect on the day following their publication, or at the end of the period of posting, whichever occurs later.

(b) Any public officer or employee who violates an ordinance may be meted administrative disciplinary action, without prejudice to the filing of the appropriate civil or criminal action.

(c) The secretary to the sangguniang panlungsod shall transmit official copies of such ordinances to the chief executive of the Official Gazette within seven (7) days following the approval of said ordinance for publication. The Official Gazette may publish ordinances with penal sanctions for archival or reference purposes.

ARTICLE VI. DISQUALIFICATIONS AND SUCCESSION OF ELECTIVE CITY OFFICIALS