Section 60 of the Local Government Code conferred upon the courts the power to remove elective local officials from office

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The pivotal issue in this case is whether or not the Sangguniang Bayan may remove Martinez, an elective local official, from office. The pertinent legal provisions and cases decided by this Court firmly establish that the SanggunaingBayan is not empowered to do so.

Section 60 of the Local Government Code conferred upon the courts the power to remove elective local officials from office:

Section 60. Grounds for Disciplinary Actions.An elective local official may be disciplined, suspended, or removed from office on any of the following grounds:

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An elective local official may be removed from office on the grounds enumerated above by order of the proper court. (Emphasis provided.)

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