CCHOPE ELECTION 2001

Duties and Qualifications of a Vice Mayor

Manner of Election

Elected at large by all qualified voters in the city or municipality where he intends to be elected.

Term of Office

Each term shall be three year. Maximum of three consecutive terms.


Qualifications

A citizen of the Philippines.

At least twenty-three (23) years of age on election day (for candidates in highly-urbanized cities); or at least twenty-one (21) years of age on election day (for candidates in independent component cities, component cities and municipalities).

Able to read and write Filipino or any other local language or dialect.

A registered voter in the city or municipality where he intends to be elected.

A resident in the city of municipality where he intends to be elected for at least one (1) year before election day.


Primary Duties

Act as the presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlungsod or Sangguniang Bayan and shall only vote to break a tie.

Sign all warrants drawn on the city or municipal treasury for all expenditures appropriated for the operation of the Sangguniang Panlungsod or Sangguniang Bayan.

Subject to civil service law, rules and regulations, appoint all officials and employees of the Sangguniang Panlungsod or Sangguniang Bayan, except those whose manner of appointment is specifically provided in R.A. No. 7610

Assume the office of the city or municipal mayor for the unexpired term of the latter in the event of permanent vacancy as provided for in R.A. No. 7160.

Exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the city or municipal mayor in cases of temporary vacancy as provided for in R.A. No. 7160.

Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.

Upon assumption of office, make a full disclosure of financial and business interests in accordance with R.A. No. 6713 and other related laws.

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

 


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Last Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2001 01:55:27 AM