About the office
Mandate and work
The City Legal Office provides counsel to the Mayor, Council, and departments and represents the LGU in proceedings. It drafts and reviews ordinances, contracts, and other legal instruments for compliance and risk mitigation. The office works to prevent litigation by ensuring actions are lawful and well‑documented.
It safeguards LGU interests in disputes and property matters and supports enforcement of ordinances. Professional and ethical service underpins good governance and public trust. The office protects public resources and legal compliance.
Citizen’s Charter
Services handled here
Open a service to view requirements, procedures, and transaction guidance.
01DRAFTING OR REVIEWING ORDINANCES, CONTRACTS, BONDS, LEASES OR OTHER INSTRUMENTSComplex (To Highly Technical) · G2G - Government to Government02LEGAL ASSISTANCESimple - Highly Technical · G2C - Government to Citizen03LEGAL REPRESENTATIONHighly Technical · G2G - Government to Government04LEGAL SUPPORTSimple - Highly Technical · G2G - Government to Government05PROPERTY ACQUISITIONHighly Technical · G2G - Government to Government
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