Law Summary
Conditions for the Municipality's Legal Existence
- The officials include the Mayor, Vice-Mayor, and a majority of the municipal councilors.
- Only after these officials have been appointed and qualified does the municipality gain legal recognition.
Legal Authority and Effectivity
- The amendment was promulgated under the legal authority of the President of the Philippines, Diosdado Macapagal.
- This amendment modifies the penultimate paragraph of Executive Order No. 193, dated October 24, 1965.
- The amendment was executed on December 9, 1965, in Manila.
Purpose and Public Welfare
- The amendment was issued in the interest of public welfare, ensuring clear legal and administrative procedures for the establishment of the municipality.
Official Signatories
- Signed by President Diosdado Macapagal.
- Countersigned by Froilan R. Montalban, Acting Assistant Executive Secretary.