Creating The Position Of Vice-Mayor In The Cities And Municipalities Of Metro Manila And For Other Purposes

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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1652

CREATING THE POSITION OF VICE-MAYOR IN THE CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES OF METRO MANILA AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

WHEREAS, the four cities and 13 municipalities comprising the Metropolitan Manila area have been integrated and placed under the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Manila Commission to achieve economy, efficiency and simplicity in the local government system in this area and to enhance its growth and development as the country's capital region;

WHEREAS, there is a need to augment and strengthen the implementing arm of the Metropolitan Manila commission by creating the position of vice- mayor in the four cities and 13 municipalities in Metropolitan Manila.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the constitution, do hereby decree and order as follows:

Section 1. Position and functions of the Vice Mayor. There is hereby created the position of vice- mayor in each of the cities and municipalities in Metropolitan Manila. The vice-mayor shall be...

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Summary of Presidential Decree No. 1652

Creation of the Position of Vice-Mayor in Metro Manila
- The position of vice-mayor is created in each of the cities and municipalities in Metropolitan Manila. (Section 1)
- The vice-mayor shall be elected by the qualified voters of the city or municipality for a term of six (6) years. (Section 1)
- The vice-mayor shall assist the local chief executive in exercising powers and performing functions vested by law. (Section 1)

Succession to the Office of the Local Chief Executive
- The vice-mayor shall assume the office of the local chief executive for the unexpired term in case of permanent vacancy. (Section 2)
- If the local chief executive dies before assumption of office or fails to qualify, the vice-mayor shall assume the office until the local chief executive qualifies. (Section 2)

Temporary Incapacity of the Local Chief Executive
- In case of temporary incapacity of the local chief executive due to absence on leave, sickness, or any temporary cause including absence from the country, the vice-mayor shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the local chief executive. (Section 3)
- However, the vice-mayor cannot exercise the power to appoint, suspend or dismiss employees during temporary incapacity of the local chief executive. (Section 3)