Title
Supreme Court
Rizal Municipalities Reduced to Fifteen
Law
Act No. 942
Decision Date
Oct 12, 1903
Act No. 942 reduces the number of municipalities in the Province of Rizal from thirty-two to fifteen, with specific boundaries and seat of government for each municipality, and outlines the process for municipal elections and abolishment of the present organization.

Law Summary

Municipal Elections and Transition of Government Officials

  • Elections for officials of the newly constituted municipalities shall be conducted according to Act No. 730, as amended by Act No. 928.
  • Upon qualification and oath-taking of the newly elected officials, the existing municipal organizations (except those municipalities preserved with their boundaries) shall be abolished.
  • All present municipal offices in abolished municipalities become vacant and cease to exist.
  • Until the new officials assume office, the existing municipal administrations shall remain functional to ensure continuity.

Expedited Legislative Process

  • The passage of this Act is expedited due to the public good and necessity.
  • The expedited approval is done pursuant to the legislative procedure established under an earlier act dated September 26, 1900.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon its passage, meaning the changes and consolidations become law as of October 12, 1903.

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