Section 3
SEC. 3. A new Section 4-A is hereby inserted after Section 4 of Republic Act No. 12232, to read as follows: "SEC. 4-A. Filling Up of Vacancies in Sangguniang Kabataan Membership. - Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, a vacancy in the membership of the Sangguniang Kabataan shall be filled through the appointment by the city or municipal mayor with jurisdiction over the barangay of the concerned Sangguniang Kabataan of any person who meets, as of the date of appointment, the qualifications provided under Section 10 of Republic Act No. 10742 or the "Sannguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015", as amended by Republic Act No. 11768: Provided, That vacancies in the office of the Sangguniang Kabataan chairperson shall not be subject to this provision and shall be filled by succession as provided in Section 19(a) of Republic Act No. 10742, as amended."