7.1. AVAILMENT OF LEGAL SERVICES (OPINIONS/MEMORANDUM)
ABOUT THE SERVICE:
The Office of the City Legal Officer renders legal services among concerned individuals, clients and the respective offices of the City Government of Sorsogon in particular the Office of the Local Chief Executive and the Sangguniang Panlungsod through the issuance of legal opinions and memorandum on issues with legal implications and which requires the application of laws, statutes, ordinances and administrative rules and regulations.
CLIENT GROUPS:
- The city Government and/or of its departments and offices
- Barangay Officials
- Walk-in clients
- Other offices
REQUIREMENTS:
- Copy of the complaint
- Letter of Request/Transmittal/Cover Letter with attachments
- Other supporting documents
- In case of complaints, it must be supported by proof and other documentary evidence
SERVICE SCHEDULE:
Monday to Friday,
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
TOTAL PROCESSING TIME:
10 minutes (preparation of legal opinion/reply/legal memorandum is not included)
PROCESS OF AVAILING THE SERVICE:
Steps Involved | Action of the CLO | Transaction Time | Total Fees / Charges | Responsible Person |
1. Proceed to the Office of the City Legal Officer and submit the written request/complaint and other supporting documents
| Receives and enters the request/ complaint in the incoming logbook
The written request/complaint will be forwarded to the City Legal officer for his appropriate action | 5 minutes | None | LUIS ALLAN D. BALANOYOS Admin Aide VI (Clerk II)
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| The City Legal Officer through the legal staff will prepare the legal opinion/ reply/ legal memorandum |
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| ATTY. CYRIL C. OROPESA CGDH I/City Legal Officer
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2. Wait for the notification from the Office of the City Legal Officer. | Notifies the client |
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| LUIS ALLAN D. BALANOYOS Admin Aide VI (Clerk II) |
3. On the day of the release, o to the Office of the City Legal Officer and receives the legal opinion/ memorandum | Releases the legal opinion/ memorandum to the concerned individual and offices | 5 minutes |
| LUIS ALLAN D. BALANOYOS Admin Aide VI (Clerk II)
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