Republic Act No. 395: An act making the positions of mayor and vice-mayor in the city of bacolod elective

In plain language

This act declares the positions of mayor and vice-mayor in Bacolod City elective, establishes a four-year term, and repeals inconsistent provisions of the city charter.

Positions of mayor and vice-mayor are elective.

Term of office is four years.

Elections are conducted by qualified voters.

Repeal of inconsistent provisions in Commonwealth Act No. 326.

Local Government

Elective Positions

Bacolod City

Philippines

REPUBLIC ACT No. 395

An Act Making the Positions of Mayor and Vice-Mayor in the City of Bacolod Elective

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

Section 1

The positions of mayor and vice-mayor of the City of Bacolod shall be elective, notwithstanding provisions to the contrary in the Act creating said city and amendments thereto. They shall hold office for a term of four years, and shall be elected by the qualified voters of the city.

Section 2

This Act shall take effect on the next regular election for provincial and city officials. All provisions of Commonwealth Act Numbered Three hundred and twenty-six as amended, known as the Charter of the City of Bacolod, inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed.

Approved: June 18, 1949.

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