Functions.
Section 145
SEC. 145. Functions.— (1) The vice-mayor shall be an ex officio member of the sangguniang bayan with all the rights and duties of any other member. (2) He shall: (a) Assume the office of the mayor in any of the cases provided for in Section 48, paragraph (1) of this Code; (b) Exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the mayor in the cases provided for in Section 52 of this Code; (c) Act as temporary presiding officer of the sangguniang bayan in the event of disability of the mayor to preside over a regular or special session on account of a trip on official business, absence on leave, sickness or any temporary incapacity; and (d) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.