![Members of the 17th City Council welcome Atty. John-Christopher Tanjili Mahamud during the first regular session of the city council this year. Mahamud was appointed as a councilor to replace Atty. Melchor Quitain, who will serve as a City Administrator. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)](http://davaotoday.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/1-Welcomed.jpg)
Members of the 17th City Council welcome Atty. John-Christopher Tanjili Mahamud during the first regular session of the city council this year. Mahamud was appointed as a councilor to replace Atty. Melchor Quitain, who will serve as a City Administrator. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)