Form and Notice of Decision.
Section 65
SEC. 65. Form and Notice of Decision.— (1) Within thirty days after the end of the investigation, the Minister of Local Government, or the provincial, city or municipal sanggunian, as the case may be, shall render a decision in writing stating clearly and distinctly the facts and the reasons for such decision, copies of which shall immediately be furnished the respondent and all interested parties. (2) The penalty of suspension shall not exceed the un-expired term of the respondent, nor shall the penalty of suspension or removal be a bar to the candidacy of the respondent so suspended or removed from an elective public office as long as he meets the qualifications so required for the office.