Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. The first paragraph of Section twenty-seven of Republic Act Numbered Fifty-five hundred eighteen, is hereby amended to read as follows:

"SEC. 27. The City Fiscal—There shall be a city fiscal who shall discharge his duties and powers subject to the general supervision of the Secretary of Justice.  He shall possess the qualifications and shall receive a salary as provided for by existing laws.  There shall be one assistant city fiscal who shall likewise possess the qualifications and shall receive the salary as provided for by existing laws. The City Council may create the positions of special counsel to assist the city fiscal if the need arises.  The salaries of special counsel shall be fixed by the City Council.  The City Mayor shall appoint the special counsel with the consent of the City Council subject, however, to the supervision of the Secretary of Justice in the exercise of their functions.  The city fiscal shall have the following Powers and duties:"

SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved, June 17, 1972.