Mayor of Santa Maria | |
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Incumbent since June 30, 2022Bartolome R. Ramos | |
Style | (Mr.) Mayor, Honorable Mayor |
Residence | Santa Maria Municipal Hall, Poblacion, Santa Maria, Bulacan |
Appointer | Elected via popular vote |
Term length | 3 years (maximum of three consecutive terms) |
Inaugural holder | Maximo Evidente |
Formation | 1899 |
The mayor of Santa Maria (Filipino: Punong Bayan ng Santa Maria) is the highest decision-maker and chief executive of the municipality of Santa Maria, Bulacan, Philippines. He leads the enforcement of municipal ordinances and improvement of public services. The mayor has a term of office of three years, but has a maximum electoral tenure of three consecutive terms. Inaugural holder of the office was Maximo Evidente (1899-1900).
The present 1987 Constitution of the Philippines defined the position, powers and responsibilities of the mayor as well as the municipal charter.