Act No. 2408 Section 44

The vice-president.

Section 44

SEC. 44. The vice-president.—The vice-president shall be a member of the municipal council and shall, during the temporary absence of the president from the municipality or his disability for any reason, discharge the duties of his office and exercise all his powers: Provided, That in case of death, removal, or permanent disability of the municipal president the vice-president shall act as temporary president until a new president is appointed and qualified, secretary.

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