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Republic Act No. 1220

An act to amend certain sections of commonwealth act numbered thirty-nine, otherwise known as the charter of the city of zamboanga, so as to make elective the positions of mayor, vice-mayor and councilor

An Act to Amend Certain Sections of Commonwealth Act Numbered Thirty-Nine, Otherwise Known as the Charter of the City of Zamboanga, so as to Make Elective the Positions of Mayor, Vice-Mayor and Councilor

In plain language

The act amends the Charter of the City of Zamboanga (Commonwealth Act No. 39) to make the positions of Mayor, Vice‑Mayor, and Councilor elective. It specifies election procedures, eligibility requirements, compensation, and outlines the duties and composition of the City Council, including meeting rules, quorum, and ordinance processes.

  • Mayor elected by qualified voters with age and residency requirements
  • Mayor’s salary per RA 840 and allowance of two thousand pesos
  • Vice‑Mayor’s duties, salary, and presiding officer role
  • Composition of City Council and per diem for councilors
  • Meeting rules, quorum, voting procedures, ordinance approval and veto process
Local Government
City Charter
Zamboanga
Elective Positions
Municipal Governance

REPUBLIC ACT No. 1220

An Act Creating the Municipality of Mayorga in the Province of Leyte

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:

Section 1

The barrios of Mayorga, Andres Bonifacio, Talisay, San Roque, Burgos, Liberty, Union, Ormocay, Wilson, and the southern portion of barrio of Cogon Bingcay are separated from the Municipality of Dulag, Province of Leyte, and constituted into a new and regular municipality to be known as the Municipality of Mayorga in the same province.

Section 2

The first mayor, vice-mayor and councilors of the new municipality shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines and shall hold office until their successors shall have been elected in the general elections next following the approval of this Act and shall have duly qualified.

Section 3

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: May 11, 1955.

For information and research only, and not legal advice. This text may not reflect later amendments. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.