Sangguniang Panlungsod of Pagadian

The Sangguniang Panlungsod is the local legislative branch of city governments in the Philippines. The term is coined from the Tagalog words "sanggunian" and "lungsod" which means "city council". It passes ordinances and resolutions for the administration of the city. Its powers are defined by the Local Government Code of 1991. It has legislative and quasi-judicial powers and functions.