Section 35Sec./Art. 35

Deputy Chief Ministers. - There shall be two (2) Deputy Chief Ministers who shall be nominated by the Chief Minister and elected by members of the Parliament.

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region shall have three (3) subregions, namely: south western Mindanao, north central Mindanao, and south central Mindanao, all within the Bangsamoro territorial jurisdiction. To ensure representation of all subregions, the two (2) Deputy Chief Ministers shall come from the other two (2) subregions different from that of the Chief Minister.

For purposes of this provision, the coverage of each subregion shall be determined by the Parliament.

The Deputy Chief Ministers may each hold a cabinet position.1wphi1

In case of death, permanent physical or mental incapacity removal from office , or resignation of the Chief Minister, the Deputy Chief Minister, more senior in age, shall act as the Chief Minister until the Parliament shall have elected a new Chief Minister. The election shall be held within thirty (30) days from the occurrence of the vacancy.