RA 7916 (The Special Economic Zone Act of 1995) Section 44

Relationship with the Local Government Units.

Section 44

SEC. 44. Relationship with the Local Government Units. — Except as herein provided, the local government units comprising the ECOZONE shall retain their basic autonomy and identity. The cities shall be governed by their respective charters and the municipalities shall operate and function in accordance with Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991.

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