BP 52 Section 18

Applicability.

Section 18

SEC. 18. Applicability.—The provisions of the 1978 Election Code, including all the provisions of Section 140, shall govern the election of local officials insofar as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act: Provided, That in case the number of public school teachers available to serve in the citizens election committees is insufficient, the Commission on Elections may appoint private school teachers, members of the katipunan ng mga kabataang kawani of the Civil Service Commission, ROTC cadets, or members of barangay councils.

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