Powers and Duties: City Mayor, Vice Mayor, Councilor in the Philippines

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Powers and Duties: City Mayor, Vice Mayor, Councilor in the Philippines
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What powers do you give, what responsibilities and services should you expect when you elect a city mayor, vice mayor, and councilor?

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Registered voter in the city where he/she intends to be elected Resident of the city where he/she intends to be elected for at least 1 year before the day of electionSupervise all programs, projects, services, and activities of the city governmentImplement all policies, programs, projects, services, and activities of the city3 years starting noon of June 30 following election dayResident of the city where he/she intends to be elected for at least 1 year before the day of electionPreside over the sangguniang panlungsod Appoint officials and employees of the...

Generate resources and revenues for the city’s development plans, program objectives, and priorities Regulate activities in relation to the use of land, buildings, and structuresPhilippine elections

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