Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 543)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 543 is to recreate the municipality of San Sebastian in the Province of Samar by constituting certain barrios and sitios from the municipality of Wright into a new and separate municipality.
The barrios included are San Sebastian, Jitaasan, Dolores, Camanjagay, Bontod, Campidasa, Campiyak, Maslog, Balogo, Maropangpang, Binongtoan, and Bolwan, along with their sitios.
The seat of government is located in the barrio of San Sebastian.
The President of the Philippines has the authority to appoint the municipal mayor, vice mayor, and councilors.
They hold office until their successors are elected and have qualified.
It begins to exist on the date fixed in a proclamation by the President of the Philippines and upon the appointment and qualification of its officers.
This Act takes effect upon its approval.
The sitios under the jurisdiction of the mentioned barrios are also included and constitute part of the new municipality.
The Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled enacted it.
Yes, the Act mentions that the appointed officials shall hold office until their successors are elected and have qualified.