et of their expenses, providing at the same time,
on condition, however, that this is done in a manner consistent with the
general system of taxation of the Republic.

3. To resolve on the negotiation of loans, providing at the same time
the permanent revenue necessary to meet the interest and principal when
due.

In order that these loans may be carried into effect, they shall have to
be approved by two-thirds of the electors of the municipal district.

4. To appoint and remove the municipal employes in the manner
established by law.

ART. 106. The municipal councils shall not decrease or suppress any
revenues of permanent character without establishing at the same time
some other revenues which may take their place, except in case the
decrease or suppression is due to the decrease or suppression of the
equivalent permanent expense.

ART. 107. The resolutions of the municipal councils shall be referred to
the mayor. If approved by him, they shall be authorized with his
signature; if not, they shall be returned, with his objections, to the
municipal council, wherein they shall be again discussed. If, after a
second discussion, two-thirds of the total number of councilors vote in
favor of the resolution it shall become a law.

When the mayor does not return the resolution, within ten days after the
date of reference, it shall be considered approved and become a law.

ART. 108. The resolutions of the municipal councils may be suspended by
the mayor, the governor of the province, or the President of the
Republic, when in their opinion they are contrary to the constitution,
the treaties, the laws, or the resolutions passed by the provincial
councils within the sphere of their powers. But the right to take
cognizance and pass upon the claims which may arise out of said
suspension shall be reserved to the courts of justice.

ART. 109. The members of the municipal councils shall be personally
responsible before the courts of justice, in the manner and form
established by law, for the acts done by them in the performance of
their duties.

SECTION THIRD

THE MAYORS AND THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES

ART. 110. Mayors shall have power:

1. To publish such resolutions of the municipal councils as may have
force of law, and execute and cause the same to be executed.

2. To administer the municipal affairs, issuing orders and instructions
as well as rules for the better execution of the resolutions of the
municipal council