Appointment of Marawi City Councilors

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Republic Act No. 1922: Appointment of Marawi City Councilors

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Title Supreme Court: Appointment of Marawi City Councilors

Law: Republic Act No. 1922

Decision Date: Jun 22, 1957

Republic Act No. 1922 authorizes the President of the Philippines to appoint two additional councilors for the City of Marawi, in accordance with the completion requirement set by Republic Act Numbered Fifteen hundred fifty-two.

additional councilors

councilor appointment

completion requirement

Term and Tenure of Appointed Councilors

The appointed councilors shall serve until their successors are elected and qualified.
The general election for the successors is scheduled for 1959.
Alternatively, appointed councilors may be removed for cause as provided under existing laws.

Effectivity of the Law

The law becomes effective immediately upon approval.

Legal Context

The Act specifically supplements the governance structure of Marawi City by filling council vacancies.
It underscores presidential authority in the interim appointment of local government officials to ensure continuity in local governance.

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