Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 1930)
The Mayor of Pasay City shall receive a salary of not exceeding nine thousand six hundred pesos a year.
Yes, the Mayor may be provided, with the approval of the Municipal Board, a non-commutable allowance not exceeding three thousand pesos per annum in addition to his salary.
The Vice-Mayor shall be elected in the same manner as the Mayor and must possess the same qualifications at the time of his election.
The Vice-Mayor shall act as Mayor and perform the duties and powers of the Mayor in case of sickness, absence, or other permanent or temporary incapacity of the Mayor and shall be entitled to the salary and allowances of the Mayor when occupying the position.
The Mayor appoints one Secretary who shall hold office at the pleasure of the Mayor and shall receive a compensation not exceeding four thousand eight hundred pesos per annum.
Members of the Municipal Board shall receive a compensation of four thousand eight hundred pesos each per annum.
The President of the Philippines, with the consent of the Commission on Appointments, appoints two judges and two auxiliary judges of the municipal court, the city treasurer, city engineer, city attorney, assistant city attorneys, city health officer, chief of police, city assessor, chief of the fire department, and other heads of city departments. Except judges, auxiliary judges, city attorney, and assistant city attorneys, these officers hold office at the pleasure of the President unless removed for cause.
The City Treasurer has charge of the department of finance, acts as chief fiscal officer and financial adviser, and custodian of city funds, with a salary of eight thousand four hundred pesos per annum. The Assistant City Treasurer receives a salary of five thousand four hundred pesos per annum and performs duties and exercises powers of the City Treasurer during absence or incapacity.
The City Attorney receives eight thousand four hundred pesos per annum; the first assistant city attorney seven thousand eight hundred pesos; the second assistant city attorney seven thousand two hundred pesos; two third assistant city attorneys six thousand six hundred pesos each; and two fourth assistant city attorneys six thousand pesos each.
The Chief of Police has charge of the police department and shall receive a salary not exceeding seven thousand two hundred pesos per annum.