Legal Basis and Authority
- The creation is upon the recommendation of the Provincial Board of Zamboanga del Norte.
- It is pursuant to Section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code, granting authority for such local government organization.
Geographical Boundaries of Mutia
- Boundaries start at the municipal boundary monument No. 3 of Dapitan and New PiAan municipalities.
- Proceeds in a straight line to municipal boundary monument No. 4.
- Extends to Km. No. 324.000 of the New PiAan-Salvacion-Sibulan Road.
- Continues to the intersection of longitude 123° 2' and Sisoy River.
- Follows upstream the Sisoy River to the provincial boundary of Misamis Occidental and Zamboanga del Norte.
- Moves due North along the provincial boundary to latitude 8° 25'.
- Then due West to municipal boundary monument No. 3 (starting point).
- Boundaries are based on Resolution No. 70 (March 11, 1960) and a map from the Office of the Highway District Engineer.
Territory of the Mother Municipality (New PiAan)
- New PiAan retains its present territory except the areas that now belong to Mutia.
Conditions for Municipality of Mutia to Commence Existence
- Appointment and qualification of key officials: mayor, vice-mayor, and a majority of councilors.
- Certification by the Secretary of Finance that:
- Mutia can financially comply with implementing the Minimum Wage Law.
- Mutia can meet all statutory obligations and provide ordinary essential services of a regular municipality.
- The mother municipality (New PiAan), after segregation, can still:
- Maintain its municipal government effectively.
- Meet all statutory and contractual obligations.
- Provide essential municipal services.
Formal Promulgation
- The Executive Order was signed in Manila on July 22, 1960.
- Certified by the President of the Philippines, Carlos P. Garcia.
- Executed by the Executive Secretary Natalio P. Castillo.