Approval of Leave Privileges.
Section 53
SEC. 53. Approval of Leave Privileges.—The leave privileges of local elective officials shall be approved as follows: (1) The leave privileges of the vice-governor, city or municipal vice-mayor and members of the sanggunian in all levels, shall be approved by the local chief executive concerned; (2) Leave privileges of the municipal mayor shall be approved by the provincial governor; and (3) Leave privileges of the city mayor and the provincial governor shall be approved by the Minister of Local Government or his duly authorized representative.