The Mayor.
Section 8
SEC. 8. The Mayor.—The Mayor shall be elected by the qualified electors of the city. He shall be at least thirty years of age, a resident of the city at least five years prior to his election, and a qualified voter therein: Provided, That the first election for mayor shall be held at the general elections for provincial and municipal officials next following the approval of this Act. He shall hold office for four years, unless sooner removed for just cause and with due process of law, and shall receive a salary of not exceeding fifteen thousand pesos per annum. The Municipal Board may, in its discretion, provide quarters for the mayor or commute the same in addition to his salary. The Mayor shall be the chief executive of the city, and, as such, shall have immediate control over the executive functions of the different departments. The Mayor may receive, in addition to his salary, an allowance to be fixed by the Municipal Board, which he may disburse for any lawful purpose incident to his duties as Mayor.