Mayor of General Santos

The mayor of General Santos (Filipino: Punong Lungsod ng Heneral Santos) is the head of the local government of General Santos in South Cotabato, Philippines. The mayor's term is three years. The Mayor is the executive head and leads the city's departments in executing city ordinances and operating public services.

Mayor of General Santos
Incumbent
Ronnel Rivera
since June 30, 2013
AppointerElected via popular vote
Term length3 years
Inaugural holderDatu Sharif Zainal Abedin
Formation1939

Ronnel Rivera became the incumbent mayor in 2013.[1]

Term limits

The city mayor is restricted to three consecutive terms, totaling nine years, although a mayor can be elected again after an interruption of one term.

List of Mayors
  • Datu Sharif Zainal Abedin (1939–1943)
  • Ireneo Santiago (1943–1955)
  • Pedro Acharon, Sr. (1956–1959)
  • Jorge Royeca (1959–1963)
  • Lucio Velayo (1964–1967)
  • Antonio Acharon (1968–1986)
  • Dominador Lagare (1986–1987)
  • Antonio Munda (1987–1988)
  • Rosalita Nuñez (1988–1992) and (1995–1998)
  • Adelbert Antonio (1992–1995) and (1998–2001)
  • Pedro Acharon, Jr. (2001–2010)
  • Darlene Antonino Custodio (2010–2013)
  • Ronnel Rivera (2013–present)[2]

References
  1. "THROWBACK: Do you know the Mayors of General Santos City?". GenSan News Online.
  2. "THROWBACK: Do you know the Mayors of General Santos City?". GenSan News Online.
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