Title
Creating New Municipality La Paz in Tarlac
Law
Act No. 1555
Decision Date
Oct 30, 1906
Act No. 1555 amends the number of municipalities in Tarlac, separating La Paz and including Bantug, with the new municipality to be established through a municipal election following specific rules and taking effect immediately upon passage.
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Municipal Elections and Assumption of Office

  • The municipal election for the new municipality of La Paz shall be held during the next regular elections for the Province of Tarlac.
  • Elections are to be conducted in accordance with the procedures established under Act No. 730, as amended by Act No. 928.
  • Officials elected in this election shall not assume office immediately but only on the first Monday of January following the elections.
  • The establishment of the new municipality and election of officials will not affect the number of officials elected in other municipalities, unless there is a change in the classification of the municipalities under Section 4 of the Municipal Code.
  • If the municipality's class changes, the number of councilors will be determined according to Act No. 1433.

Legislative Expediency

  • The Act emphasizes the public interest in the prompt adoption of this measure.
  • The passage of this Act is expedited in accordance with Section 2 of a procedural law dated September 26, 1900.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon its passage.
  • Enacted on October 30, 1906.

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