Act
Approved June 7, 1955

Republic Act No. 1246

An act making elective the positions of mayor, vice-mayor and councilor in the city of iligan, amending for said purpose certain sections of republic act numbered five hundred twenty-five, as amended

An Act Making Elective the Positions of Mayor, Vice-Mayor and Councilor in the City of Iligan, Amending for Said Purpose Certain Sections of Republic Act Numbered Five Hundred Twenty-Five, as Amended

In plain language

The Act amends RA 525 to make mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors elective positions in Iligan, outlining qualifications, duties, and compensation.

  • Mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors become elective positions.
  • Mayor elected by qualified electors for a four-year term.
  • Vice-mayor serves as acting mayor when mayor is incapacitated.
  • Municipal Board composition: mayor, vice-mayor, five councilors.
  • Board members receive per diem and salary per RA 840.
  • Qualifications for Board members: resident, age 23+, qualified elector.
  • First election scheduled after approval.
Electoral
Municipal
Local Government
Iligan
Mayor
Vice-Mayor
Councilors

REPUBLIC ACT No. 1246

An Act Changing the Name of the Municipality of Concepcion, Province of Ilocos Sur, to Gregorio Del Pilar

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

Section 1

The name of the Municipality of Concepcion, Province of Ilocos Sur, is hereby changed to Gregorio del Pilar.

Section 2

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 10, 1955.

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