Manila City Council
Legislative body of the city of Manila, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Manila City Council (Filipino: Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Maynila) or the city's legislature is composed of 38 councilors, with 36 councilors elected from Manila's six councilor districts (coextensive with the Legislative districts of Manila) and two councilors elected from the ranks of barangay (neighborhood) chairmen and the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK; youth councils). The presiding officer of the council is the Vice Mayor, who is elected citywide.
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Manila City Council Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Maynila | |
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12th Manila City Council | |
Type | |
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Term limits | 3 terms (9 years) |
Leadership | |
Presiding Officer | |
President Pro-Tempore | Irma Alfonso-Juson, Asenso Manileño |
Majority Floor Leader | Ernesto Isip Jr., Asenso Manileño |
Minority Floor Leader | Salvador Philip Lacuna, Asenso Manileño |
Structure | |
Seats | 38 councilors 1 ex officio presiding officer |
Political groups |
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Length of term | 3 years |
Authority | Manila City Charter Local Government Code of the Philippines |
Elections | |
Plurality-at-large voting (36 seats) Indirect elections (2 seats) | |
Last election | May 9, 2022 |
Next election | May 12, 2025 |
Meeting place | |
Danilo B. Lacuna Sr. Hall, Manila City Hall | |
Website | |
http://manilacitycouncil.ph/ |
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The council is responsible for creating laws and ordinances under Manila's jurisdiction. The mayor can veto proposed bills, but the council can override it with a two-thirds supermajority.