Election and Appointment of City Officials
- The Mayor is the chief executive, elected by qualified city electors per the Election Code.
- Qualifications for Mayor: Philippine citizenship for at least five years, at least 30 years old, one-year city residency, qualified voter.
- The President appoints, with Commission on Appointments' consent, the city secretary, health officer, engineer, chief of police, treasurer, assessor, and attorney.
- These appointed officials serve at the President's discretion and can be removed for cause.
- Temporary appointments by the President are allowed during officials' sickness, absence, or inability.
- Compensation for Mayor, city secretary, and municipal judge per R.A. 840.
- Mayor to have a discretionary fund not exceeding ₱1,000.
- Vice-mayor and city council members receive per diem as per R.A. 840 for attendance.
Vice-Mayor
- Elected by qualified city electors with same qualifications as the Mayor.
- Member of the City Council.
- Acts as Mayor during Mayor's absence or disability, except cannot remove officers.
- Receives Mayor's salary and allowance when acting as Mayor.
City Council Composition and Operations
- Composed of Mayor, Vice-Mayor, and five elected councilors.
- Councilors must be qualified city electors, serving four-year terms.
- Regular meetings weekly; special meetings called by Mayor.
- Meetings open to public unless majority orders otherwise.
- Proceedings recorded; rules of procedure established by Council.
- Majority constitutes quorum; smaller number may adjourn.
- Votes on ordinances, resolutions involving payment/liability recorded.
- Passage of ordinances requires majority vote of all Council members.
- Ordinances sealed, signed by Mayor and city secretary, posted publicly next day.
- Ordinances take effect after tenth day unless otherwise specified.
Appropriations and Salaries
- Council makes appropriations for city government expenses.
- Council fixes salaries of officers and employees except those governed by R.A. 840 and public school teachers.
- Appropriations and salaries subject to approval by the Department Head.
Authority to Fix Local Holidays
- The City Council is empowered to establish local holidays.
Voting Rights in Provincial Elections
- Qualified voters of Marawi City may vote in elections for Lanao Province officials.
Initial Elections Under the Act
- The first election of city officials (Mayor, Vice-Mayor, Councilors) under this Act to be held during the general election for provincial and municipal officials following the Act's approval.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect immediately upon approval.