Election, Qualifications, and Salary of the Vice-Mayor
- The Vice-Mayor is elected in the same manner as the Mayor.
- Must possess the same qualifications as the Mayor at the time of election.
- Receives a salary not exceeding 6,000 pesos annually.
- Acts as Mayor during the Mayor's sickness, absence, or incapacity and receives Mayor's salary and allowances during such period.
Secretary to the Mayor
- The Mayor appoints one secretary who holds office at the Mayor's pleasure.
- The secretary receives a compensation not exceeding 4,800 pesos per annum.
Compensation of Municipal Board Members
- Each member receives an annual compensation of 4,800 pesos.
Secretary of the Municipal Board
- The Board appoints a secretary to serve during the term of the Board members.
- Secretary’s salary shall not exceed 4,800 pesos per annum.
- Vacancies are temporarily filled for the unexpired term similarly.
Appointment and Removal of City Officials
- The President of the Philippines appoints, with the Commission on Appointments’ consent, the following:
- Two judges and two auxiliary judges of the municipal court.
- City Treasurer, City Engineer, City Attorney, Assistant City Attorneys.
- City Health Officer, Chief of Police, City Assessor, Chief of Fire Department, and other department heads.
- Except for judges and city attorneys, these officers hold office at the President’s pleasure unless removed for cause.
Powers, Duties, and Compensation of the City Treasurer
- City Treasurer heads the Department of Finance, acts as chief fiscal officer and financial adviser, and is custodian of city funds.
- Receives an annual salary of 8,400 pesos.
- Assistant City Treasurer receives 5,400 pesos and acts in Treasurer’s temporary absence.
Powers, Duties, and Compensation of the City Engineer
- City Engineer heads the Department of Engineering and Public Works.
- Receives a salary not exceeding 8,400 pesos per annum.
- Assistant City Engineer receives 5,400 pesos and acts during Engineer’s temporary incapacity.
Compensation of the City Attorney and Assistants
- City Attorney: 8,400 pesos per annum.
- First Assistant City Attorney: 7,800 pesos.
- Second Assistant City Attorney: 7,200 pesos.
- Two Third Assistant City Attorneys: 6,600 pesos each.
- Two Fourth Assistant City Attorneys: 6,000 pesos each.
Chief of Police: Powers, Duties, and Salary
- Has charge of the police department.
- Receives salary not exceeding 7,200 pesos annually.
Chief of Secret Service Compensation
- Receives a salary not exceeding 3,600 pesos per annum.
Chief of Fire Department: Powers, Duties, and Salary
- Heads the fire department.
- Salary not exceeding 6,000 pesos annually.
Powers and Duties of the City Assessor
- Heads the department of assessment and receives a salary not exceeding 6,000 pesos per annum.
- Has an assistant receiving up to 4,800 pesos annually.
- Assistant performs duties in the event of temporary incapacity of the assessor.
- Authorized to administer oaths connected with real estate valuation for tax purposes.
- Prepares taxable real estate lists with descriptions, ownership, and cash value.
- May inspect properties, summon witnesses, and examine ownership records from the Register of Deeds.
- City Treasurer serves as City Assessor until changed by ordinance approved by the Department Head.
Salary of Municipal Judge
- Receives 8,400 pesos annually.
Clerk and Employees of the Municipal Court
- Clerk appointed by Mayor under Civil Service rules, paid 5,400 pesos per annum.
- Keeps court seal and dockets of civil and criminal cases.
- Authorized to administer oaths.
General Auditing Office and Assistant Auditor
- Auditor General audits all city accounts according to Government accounting laws.
- Assistant city auditor receives 5,400 pesos per annum, assumes duties in Auditor’s temporary absence.
City Health Officer: Salary, Powers, and Duties
- Heads the health department.
- Receives salary not exceeding 7,200 pesos per annum.
- Assistant health officer receives 5,400 pesos annually and acts in officer’s absence.
Effectivity
- The amendments take effect upon approval on June 22, 1957.