Removal of elective officers by the President.
Section 10
SEC. 10. Removal of elective officers by the President.— Any elective city officer may be removed by the President of the Philippines on proof of disloyalty to the Philippine Republic, but shall be entitled as a matter of right to notice and hearing before he may be removed, or upon conviction by final judgment by a competent court of any crime involving moral turpitude. The President may suspend such officer accused of disloyalty to the Philippine Republic for a period not exceeding thirty days pending the preparation and disposition of the charges: Provided, however, That should the accused be acquitted, he shall be reinstated and be entitled to the payment of any salary which he failed to receive during his suspension.