Title
Reduction of Surigao Municipalities from 34 to 29
Law
Act No. 953
Decision Date
Oct 22, 1903
Act No. 953 reduces the number of municipalities in the Province of Surigao from 34 to 29, with changes in composition and municipal elections outlined in the law.
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Municipal Elections and Transition of Officials

  • New municipal elections for the consolidated municipalities of Surigao, Cabarbaran, Cortes, La Paz, Bislig, and Lianga shall follow the rules of Act No. 730 as amended by Act No. 928.
  • The present municipal organizations in the consolidated areas shall be abolished upon the qualification and assumption of office by the newly elected officials.
  • All offices under the previous municipal structures become vacant and abolished once the new officials take office.
  • Current municipal officials continue to hold office until the new officials qualify and assume their roles.

Legislative Expediency and Effectivity

  • The enactment of this law is expedited citing public good and the procedural rules established under the Philippine Commission's law-making procedures.
  • The law takes effect immediately upon its passage on October 22, 1903, enabling swift implementation of the consolidation and reorganization measures outlined herein.

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