Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 2259)
The offices of Mayor, Vice-Mayor, and members of the city council or municipal board in all chartered cities are declared elective.
They shall be elected at large by the qualified voters of the city on the date of elections for provincial and municipal officials in conformity with the provisions of the Revised Election Code.
The term is for four years and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified unless sooner removed or suspended for cause.
The person must be at least twenty-five years of age, a resident of the city for at least one year prior to the election, and a qualified voter.
The Vice-Mayor shall become Mayor for the completion of the unexpired term.
The Vice-Mayor is the presiding officer of the City Council or Municipal Board and performs the duties and exercises the powers of the Mayor in the event of the Mayor's inability to discharge the office's duties.
No, such officials shall cease from acting as ex-officio members of the City Council upon the election and qualification of their successors.
Salaries vary by city classification from Class 1 to Class 5 cities with specific minimum and maximum annual salaries laid out. For instance, in Class 1 cities, the Mayor receives between ₱7,200 and ₱8,400 annually.
The City Council shall make a proportional reduction in salaries to correspond with the rates fixed for the same officials in any city of a lower class but not below the minimum fixed by the Minimum Wage Law.
No, this Act does not apply to these cities.