Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 1534)
The maximum per diem compensation for a vice-mayor or councilor in a first class municipality is ten pesos for each day of regular and special session of the council actually attended.
The per diem compensation varies as follows: Ten pesos for first class municipalities; eight pesos for second class; six pesos for third class; and five pesos for fourth and fifth class municipalities, for each day of session attended.
The vice-mayor or councilor acting as mayor receives compensation equivalent to the salary of the mayor during the period of such service.
The mayor receives full salary when absent for any meeting of mayors convoked by the provincial board, or other official business required by law or competent administrative authority, or when ill (not exceeding 30 days) certified by affidavit and medical or health officer's certificate, provided the municipal funds permit.
They receive compensation fixed by the municipal council equal to the mayor's salary for the duration of the service, but shall not receive per diem for council session attendance during such period.
Yes, if the salary of the vice-mayor or councilor during authorized absence exceeds 50% of the mayor's basic salary, the excess shall be paid from the mayor's salary.
Yes, they are allowed their actual travel expenses when absent from their permanent stations on official business other than attending council sessions.
The mayor must submit an affidavit and a medical certificate, or if no physician is available, a health officer's certificate to attest to the illness.
Yes, Section 2 states that all Acts, executive orders, or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are repealed.
This Act took effect upon its approval on June 16, 1956.