Sunday, August 9, 2009


Mayor Plaza Relieved City Legal Officer
Butuan - A memoranda was served to City Legal Officer Herdeliza Cruz relieving her as the City Legal Officer as an offshoot of losing the case against Butuan City Water district.
Mayor Democrito D. Plaza have stated that the City Legal Officer has been relieved from her position because of his loss of confidence in the lady lawyer’s ability to defend the city government citing on the case filed by Butuan City Water District seeking nullification in paying the 1% local tax.
It would have been different if the city government lost the case despite a good defense instead of losing the case by default.
It was known, that the Mayor and majority of the Sangguniang Panlungsod are not satisfied with Atty. Cruz’ performance as she have shown an incompetent job in handling a case, thus the need for a replacement.
It is to be recalled, that Atty. Cruz admitted her negligence over the case but on the grounds of saving the city government from being bounded by the provisions under the compromise agreement presented by the counsels of the BCWD.
She clarified also that the best option at that time was to wait for the court’s decision and appeal to the Court of Appeals and at the same time file a motion for reconsideration.
It was not yet clear who will replace Atty. Cruz. (Jocelyn E. Morano)
JULY 15 - 21, 2009 VOLUME 1 NO; 10 BUTUAN CITY PHILIPPINES

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