Municipal mayor, vice mayor, councilor in the Philippines

What powers do you grant, what responsibilities and services should you expect when electing a mayor, deputy mayor and city councilor?

Filipino citizen
At least 21 years old on polling day
Voter registered in the municipality where he intends to be elected
Resident of the municipality where he intends to be elected for at least 1 year before polling day
Able to read and write in Filipino or any other local language or dialect

Oversee all municipal government programs, projects, services and activities
Apply all laws and ordinances relating to the governance of the municipality and the exercise of its corporate powers
Initiate and maximize the generation of resources and income
Ensure the provision of basic services and the provision of adequate facilities

Source: Local government code of 1991

Filipino citizen
At least 21 years old on polling day
Voter registered in the municipality where he intends to be elected
Resident of the municipality where he intends to be elected for at least 1 year before polling day
Able to read and write in Filipino or any other local language or dialect

Chair the sangguniang bayan (municipal council) and sign the warrants for the expenses allocated to its operation
Appoint officials and employees of sangguniang bayan, with the exceptions provided for in the Local Government Code
Assume the town hall in the event of a permanent vacancy
Exercise the powers and fulfill the duties and functions of the municipal mayor in the event of a temporary vacancy

Source: Local government code of 1991

Filipino citizen
At least 18 years old on polling day
Voter registered in the constituency in which he intends to be elected
Resident of the district where he intends to be elected for at least 1 year before polling day
Able to read and write in Filipino or any other local language or dialect

Municipal vice-mayor, who exercises the functions of president
Regular Board Members
President of the municipal chapter of La Liga ng mga Barangay
President of the pambayang pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan
3 sector representatives: 1 among women, 1 among agricultural or industrial workers and 1 among the following people: urban poor, indigenous peoples, disabled people

Powers and Responsibilities

Approve ordinances and pass resolutions for efficient and effective municipal administration
Generate and maximize resources and revenues for development plans, program objectives and municipality priorities
Grant franchises, issue ordinances authorizing the issuance of permits or licenses, issue ordinances levying taxes, fees and charges
Regulate activities related to the use of land, buildings and structures within the municipality
Approve orders ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of basic services and facilities

Source: Local government code of 1991

– Searched by Loreben Tuquero / Rappler.com

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