Cebu City Council
Legislative body of Cebu City, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Cebu City Council (Filipino: Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Cebu) is the legislature of Cebu City, Philippines. The legislative body is composed of 18 councilors, with 16 councilors elected from Cebu City's two councilor districts[1] and two elected from the ranks of barangay (neighborhood) chairmen and the Sangguniang Kabataan (youth councils).[2] The council's presiding officer is the vice-mayor (elected by the city).[3] The council is responsible for creating laws and ordinances under the jurisdiction of Cebu City.[3][4] Although the mayor can veto proposed bills, the council can override the veto with a two-thirds supermajority.[2]
Cebu City Council Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Cebu | |
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16th Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Cebu | |
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Term limits | 3 terms (9 years) |
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Founded | February 24, 1937 |
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Presiding Officer | |
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Political groups | Majority bloc (12):
Minority bloc (6):
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Length of term | 3 years |
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Last election | May 9, 2022 |
Next election | May 12, 2025 |
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https://www.cebucity.gov.ph |