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RA 5185 Section 7

RA 5185 Section 7

Succession to Office of Vice-Governor and Vice-Mayor.

Section 7

SEC. 7. Succession to Office of Vice-Governor and Vice-Mayor.—In case a vacancy occurs in the office of Vice-Governor or Vice-Mayor, the board or council member, as the case may be, who obtained the highest number of votes, or in cases of provinces, cities, or municipalities where the provincial, city or municipal board members are elected by districts, the highest percentage of total votes cast in the last election, shall succeed to the officer: Provided, however, That such member meets all the requirements for the position: Provided, further, That in case of' the, the pertinent provisions of the Revised Election /Code shall apply.

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CitationRA 5185 Section 7 (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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