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Each
term shall be three years; maximum of three consecutive terms.
Qualifications
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A
citizen of the Philippines.
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At
least twenty-three (23) years of age on election day (for candidates
in highly-urbanized cities); or at least eighteen (18) years of age
on election day (for candidates in independent component cities,
component cities and municipalities).
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Able
to read and write Filipino or any other local language or dialect.
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A
registered voter in the legislative district of the city or
municipality where he intends to be elected.
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A
resident in the legislative district of the city or municipality
where he intends to be elected for at least one (1) year before
election day.
Primary Duties
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As
a regular member of the Sangguniang Panlungsod or Sangguniang Bayan,
participate in the enactment of ordinances, approval of resolutions
and appropriation of funds for the general welfare of the city or
municipality and its inhabitants in the proper exercise of the
corporate powers of the city or municipality.
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Initiate
proposed ordinances and resolutions necessary for an efficient and
effective city or municipal government, the generation and
maximization of the use of resources and revenues for the
development plans, program objectives and priorities of the city or
municipality, the granting of franchises, the issuance of permits or
licenses, the levying of taxes, fees and other charges, and the
efficient and effective delivery of the basic services and
facilities.
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Upon
assumption of office, make a full disclosure of financial and
business interests in accordance with R.A. No. 6713 and other
related laws.
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Disclose
any business, financial, or professional relationship or any
relation by affinity or consanguinity within the fourth civil
degree, which he may have with any person, firm, or entity affected
by any ordinance or resolution under consideration by the
Sangguniang Panlungsod or Sangguniang Bayan, which relationship may
result in conflict of interest. |
CCHOPE ELECTION 2001 
