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RA 1209 Section 3

RA 1209 Section 3

Section 3

SEC. 3. The first paragraph of section fourteen of the same Act, as amended by Republic Act Numbered Three hundred sixty-five, is amended to read as follows: "SEC. 14. Constitution and organization of the Municipal Board.—The Municipal Board shall be the legislative body of the city and shall consist of the City Mayor, the Vice-Mayor, who shall be ex officio councilor when not acting as Mayor, and ten councilors to be elected by the qualified electors of the City. The councilors shall be qualified electors of the City and shall hold office for a term of four years. The City Mayor shall act as Chairman of the Board. The Chairman of the Board shall preside over all sessions thereof at which he is present and shall have the right to vote on all matters submitted to the Board. In his absence, the Vice-Mayor shall preside at the session of the Board as temporary chairman. The Chairman o the Board shall sign all ordinances and resolutions and motions directing the payment of money or creating liability. In case of sickness or absence of any member of the Board, or if it becomes necessary to maintain a quorum the President of the Philippines shall appoint a temporary substitute who shall hold office, possess all the ngh receive the emoluments, and discharge all the duties connection therewith until the return to duty of the or absent member."

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CitationRA 1209 Section 3 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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