Law Summary

Section 1: Amendment of Section Eighty-Six

• Legal Provision: This section amends Section 86 of the Charter of the City of Calbayog.
• Explanation: The amendment specifies the roles and powers of the Director of Public Schools and the Division Superintendent of Schools within the jurisdiction of the City of Calbayog.
• Key Definitions:
  • Director of Public Schools: The official responsible for exercising jurisdiction and powers over public schools in the city, similar to those exercised elsewhere in the Philippines.
  • Division Superintendent of Schools for the Province of Samar: Serves as the ex officio City Superintendent of Schools for Calbayog.
• Important Requirements or Procedures:
  • The Division Superintendent will receive an additional compensation of eight hundred pesos annually, which is to be paid from city funds.
  • The City Superintendent will hold all the powers and duties pertaining to city schools analogous to those held by division superintendents in their respective areas.
• Relevant Timeframes:
  • This amendment is effective as of July 1, 1952.

Section 2: Effectivity

• Legal Provision: This section confirms the effective date of the amendment.
• Explanation: The Act is established to take effect on a specified date, ensuring the immediate implementation of the provisions outlined.
• Important Requirements or Procedures:
  • The implementation and compliance with the amended provisions are mandated from the stated effective date.
• Relevant Timeframes:
  • The Act was approved on June 14, 1956.

Key Takeaways

• Republic Act No. 1451 amends the Charter of Calbayog, specifically enhancing the authority of the Division Superintendent of Schools.
• The amendment provides for financial compensation and outlines the responsibilities of educational authorities in Calbayog.
• The Act's provisions are effective from July 1, 1952, and were formally approved on June 14, 1956.