Elective Officials in Iligan City

The Vice-Mayor performs duties of the Mayor in cases of sickness, absence, temporary incapacity, or definitive vacancy until the position is lawfully filled.
If the Vice-Mayor is incapacitated or the position vacant, the City Engineer exercises the Mayor’s duties.
The acting Mayor has the same powers and responsibilities as the Mayor.
The Vice-Mayor is an ex-officio member of the Municipal Board.
Additional duties may be assigned by the Mayor or prescribed by law or ordinance.
The Vice-Mayor is elected by the same electorate and must meet the same qualifications as the Mayor.
The Vice-Mayor’s salary is fixed at 3,600 pesos per annum.

The Municipal Board is the legislative body of the city.
It is composed of the Mayor (presiding officer), Vice-Mayor, and five councilors elected at large.
Temporary substitution of members by Presidential appointment is allowed during sickness, absence, suspension, or to maintain quorum.
Members are disqualified from participating in election-related duties if they are candidates in that election.
Other members may choose a disinterested elector to assist in such election matters.
Members receive per diem compensation as provided by Republic Act No. 840.

Members must be qualified electors and residents of the city for at least one year.
Minimum age qualification is 23 years.
Election occurs during the general elections for provincial and municipal officials.
Term of office is four years; members assume office per the Revised Election Code.
Suspension or removal is under the same conditions and procedures as elective provincial officials.

The first election of Mayor, Vice-Mayor, and councilors under this Act occurs at the next general election following the Act's approval.
The law takes effect immediately upon approval.