The Vice-mayor of the city is the presiding officer of the council, who is elected citywide.

The council is responsible for creating laws and ordinances under the city's jurisdiction.

The mayor can veto proposed bills, but the council can override it with a two-thirds supermajority.

7160), which establishes the Sangguniang Panlungsod as the city's legislative body, contains the following requirements:[1] Additionally, the Sangguniang Panlungsod is given responsibility for the following tasks and activities:[1] The city elects twelve members of the council at-large.

[2] Barangay and SK chairs throughout the city each elect a representative to the council, for a total of 14 councilors.