Constitution and Organization of the Municipal Board
- The Municipal Board is the legislative body of the city.
- It is composed of the Mayor (presiding officer), City Treasurer, City Engineer, City Attorney, City Health Officer, and four councilors elected at large by popular vote.
- Elections for councilors coincide with elections for provincial and municipal officials, following the Election Code.
- In cases of sickness, absence, suspension, temporary disability, or to maintain quorum, the President of the Philippines may appoint temporary substitutes with full rights and duties until the incumbent returns.
Qualifications, Election, Suspension, and Removal of Members of the Municipal Board
- Elective members must be qualified electors of the city, residents for at least one year, and at least twenty-three years old.
- Members assume office on dates fixed by the Election Code until successors are elected and qualified.
- If elections fail or are not held on the fixed date, or result in failure to elect, the President will issue a proclamation for a special election.
- If a member-elect dies before office assumption, is disloyal and not confirmed, or fails to qualify, the President may call a special election or appoint a qualified person.
- Vacancies after assumption of office are filled by Presidential appointment of a suitable person from the same political party.
- Suspension or removal of elective members follows rules for elective provincial officers, with the same legal procedures and effects.
Bureau of Education Authority in the City
- The Director of the Bureau of Education holds jurisdiction and powers in the city equivalent to other Philippine localities.
- The Division Superintendent of Schools for Pangasinan acts as the ex officio Superintendent of Schools for Dagupan City.
- This ex officio superintendent receives additional compensation of one thousand pesos from city funds.
Voting Rights for Provincial Officials
- Voters of Dagupan City are qualified to vote for the provincial offices of Governor and members of the Provincial Board of Pangasinan.
Effectivity and Continuity of Office
- The Act takes effect upon approval.
- Members of the Municipal Board elected in the last general elections shall continue to hold office until their term expires.