Type Unicameral Length of term 3 years | Term limits 3 terms (9 years) | |
Presiding Officer Raul Rex D. Mangubat, NUP Seats 14 councilors and 1 presiding officer Political groups National Unity PartyLiberal PartyLakas-CMD | ||
The City Council of Dasmariñas (Filipino: Sangguniang Panglungsod ng Dasmariñas) is the legislature of the city of Dasmariñas, Cavite. It is composed of 15 members including 12 elected members, 2 ex officio members and 1 presiding officer. They are elected to serve a three-year term, with a maximum of three terms.
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The ex officio members are the Association of Liga ng mga Barangay ng Dasmariñas (English: League of Barangays of Dasmariñas) President, who is currently, Antonio L. Ferrer, and the Sangguniang Kabataan (English: Youth Council) Federation President, who is currently, Jerome M. Menguito.
The vice mayor is the presiding officer of the city council. He is also the chief executive of the city whenever the mayor is out of the city. He is elected to serve a three-year term, with a maximum of three terms. The incumbent vice mayor is Rex Mangubat, incumbent since 2016.
The city council meets at the Dasmariñas City Hall.
Members
The city councilors from June 30, 2013 to June 30, 2016. They were elected last May 13, 2013 during the 2013 Philippine national and local elections.
Standing committees
There are 20 standing committees in the city council each headed by a city councilor.