What are the Power and Duties of the Provincial Vice-Governor?

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Power and Duties of the Provincial Vice-Governor | Image Credit: PIA Cordillera

 

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What are the Power and Duties of the Provincial Vice-Governor?

1. Be the presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan and sign all warrants drawn
on the provincial treasury for all expenditures appropriated for the operation the
Sangguniang Panlalawigan

2. Subject to civil service law, rules and regulations, appoint all officials and
employees of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, except those whose manner of appointment is
specifically provided in the local government code.

3. Assume the office of the Governor for the unexpired term of the latter in the event
of permanent vacancy.