Section 73Sec./Art. 73

Suspension of Elective Provincial, Sub-provincial, City, Municipal or Municipal District, or Barrio Officers. - The provisions of Republic Act Numbered Five thousand one hundred and eighty-five, otherwise known as the "Decentralization Act of 1967", and other laws to the contrary notwithstanding, one hundred twenty days before any regular election or ninety days before a special election and until the same is over, no elective provincial, sub-provincial, city, municipal, municipal district or barrio officer shall be suspended without the prior approval of the Commission. The application of the "Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act" in relation to the suspension and removal of elective officials shall not be affected by, the provisions of this section, and their suspension or removal shall not require the approval of the Commission.