2009 R - 133 - ADOPTING THE STANDARDS FOR DESIGNATION OF AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL REPRESENTING THE CITY OF OLONGAPO

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

Hon. Cynthia G. Cajudo - - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

Hon. Gina Gulanes-Perez - - - - City Councilor

Hon. John Carlos G. Delos Reyes- - - “ “

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo - - - - “ “

Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia- “ “

Hon. Edwin J. Piano - - - - “ “

Hon. Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr.- - - - “ “

Hon. Anselmo A. Aquino- - - - - “ “

Hon. Elena C. Dabu- - - - - - “ “

Hon. Jonathan G. Manalo- - - - “ “

Hon. Cheenee F. Hoya- - - SK Federation President

ABSENT:

Hon. Angelito W. Baloy - - - City Councilor

(On Vacation Leave)

RESOLUTION NO. 133

(Series of 2009)

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE STANDARDS FOR DESIGNATION OF AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL REPRESENTING THE CITY OF OLONGAPO

WHEREAS, the City Government of Olongapo occasionally designates Ambassador of Goodwill to represent the city on official functions;

WHEREAS, the designated representative shall possess the highest qualification with unique expertise to fully satisfy the requirements in representing the City as a whole thereby realizing its absolute purpose;

WHEREAS, setting forth standards for the designation of Ambassador of Goodwill in representing the city is necessary to accurately select the representative based on the required qualifications;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor Gina Gulanes Perez, with the unanimous accord of the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present,

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled, to adopt, as it hereby adopts the standards for the designation of Ambassador of Goodwill representing the City of Olongapo:

SECTION 1. DEFINITION – An Ambassador of Goodwill is an official envoy of the City of Olongapo representing not only its local government but the whole constituency as well.

SECTION 2. OBJECTIVE – This duly designated representative of the City shall endeavor to promote the culture and positive image of Olongapo City to places and people he/she shall visit on official functions. The Ambassador of Goodwill shall promote friendship, culture, interest and welfare between the City and the place he/she will visit. This individual shall engage in cultural exchange and serve as a liaison officer.

SECTION 3. QUALIFICATIONS –

1. A public official/officer of NGOs/Academic Institutions of high moral character;

2. Born in Olongapo City or has been a good friend of Olongapo City;

3. Possess related experience to the specific task to be designated by the City Government of Olongapo;

4. Possess the necessary qualities to represent the City.

SECTION 4. RESPONSIBILITY TO THE CITY - The duly designated Ambassador of Goodwill representing the City on a public affair shall submit a written report after accomplishing his/her task.

SECTION 5. APPLICATION/ENDORSEMENT -

1. A letter of endorsement by any reputable organization or individual with attached profile and related documents must be filed to the City Government of Olongapo through the Office of the City Mayor copy furnished the City Council;

2. The City Administrator’s Office shall review all the documents being submitted and shall act within 10-15 working days. If all documents are complete, valid and passed the city’s qualifications, he shall then forward the application to the City Mayor’s Office;

3. The City Mayor shall receive the documents and schedule an interview for the applicant. Upon the City Mayor’s approval, he shall then endorse the application to the City Council for appropriate action;

4. The City Council shall further review and decide on the approval of the designation of Ambassador of Goodwill to an individual through a City Council Resolution;

5. The City Council resolution shall comprise the specific tasks to be assigned to the designated Ambassador of Goodwill.

SECTION 6. EFFECTIVITY OF APPOINTMENT - The Ambassador of Goodwill shall serve the duration stated on the Resolution and shall be renewed in writing by the City Government of Olongapo through a City Resolution duly endorsed by the City Mayor’s Office.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, September 30, 2009.

CYNTHIA G. CAJUDO

City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

GINA GULANES-PEREZ *JOHN CARLOS G. DELOS REYES

City Councilor City Councilor

RODEL S. CEREZO SARAH LUGERNA LIPUMANO-GARCIA

City Councilor City Councilor

*Out during votation

EDWIN J. PIANO ANGELITO W. BALOY

City Councilor City Councilor

(On Vacation Leave)

AQUILINO Y. CORTEZ, JR ANSELMO A. AQUINO

City Councilor City Councilor

ELENA C. DABU JONATHAN G. MANALO

City Councilor City Councilor

CHEENEE F. HOYA

SK Federation President

ATTEST:

ELFLIDA S. SALMON

Council Secretary

APPROVED BY HIS HONOR, THE CITY MAYOR ON______________________.

JAMES GORDON, JR.

City Mayor

ATTEST:

DELFIN A. JUICO, JR.

Secretary to the City Mayor