Title
Amendment on City Council Composition
Law
Republic Act No. 354
Decision Date
Jun 4, 1949
An amendment to the constitution and organization of the City Council in the Philippines, Republic Act No. 354 addresses the composition of the council, the continuity of appointive councilors, and the filling of vacancies, taking effect on the next regular election for city officials.
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Amendment to city council composition

  • Section 1 amends the first paragraph of Section 13 of Commonwealth Act No. 326, as amended.
  • The City Council is declared to be the legislative body of the city.
  • The City Council is composed of: the city mayor, the vice-mayor, the city engineer, the city treasurer, and seven councilors elected by popular vote.
  • The mayor acts as president of the council.
  • Until the induction of elective successors in the next general election for city officials, present appointive councilors continue to hold office under Section 13 (as amended).
  • Section 13 (as amended) requires that any vacancy shall be filled in accordance with existing law.

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