Section 10Sec./Art. 10

The City Vice-Mayor. - (a) There shall be a City Vice-Mayor who shall be elected in the same manner as the City Mayor and shall at the time of the election possess the same qualifications as the City Mayor. The City Vice-Mayor shall hold office for three (3) years, unless sooner removed, and who shall not serve for more thank three (3) consecutive terms in the same position, shall receive a monthly compensation corresponding to SG 26 as prescribed under the Compensation and Position Classification Act of 1989, as amended, and the implementing guidelines issued pursuant thereto, and such other compensation, emoluments and allowances as may be determined by law.

(b) The City Vice-Mayor shall exercise the following duties:

(1) Act as presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlungsod and sign all warrants drawn on the City Treasury for all expenditures appropriated for the operation of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

(2) Subject to civil service law, rules and regulations, appoint all officials and employees including the secretary of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, except those manner of appointment is specifically provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended;

(3) Assume the office of the City Mayor for the unexpired term of the latter in the event of permanent vacancy as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended;

(4) Exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the City Mayor in cases of temporary vacancy as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended; and

(5) Perform such other duties and functions, and exercise such other powers as provided under the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended, and those that are prescribed by law or ordinance.

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THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD