Mayor Socrates M. Tuason convened the different local bodies of the City last March 9-10, 2010. These special bodies are Local Disaster Coordinating Council, Local Health Board, Local School Board and Local Council for the Protection of Children. He is the Chairperson of all the local special bodies set forth by the Local Government Code of 1991 and through Memorandum Circulars from the Department of Interior and Local Government. As provided and defined in the previsions of this Code, all local government units should established local special bodies and ensure the participation of the people’s and non-government organizations to become active partners in its pursuit of development.

               These special bodies will help the Local Chief Executive in setting directions on social economic policies and other relevant programs for the City in its holistic development. During the meeting, it passed some resolutions relevant to the welfare of the people being targeted by these special bodies.

                The councils also set regular meetings to ensure that all these special bodies are functional and are strengthened.