Law Summary
SECTION 1: Creation of Barrios
- Legal Principle/Provision: This section establishes the conversion of specific sitios into barrios within the Municipality of Olutanga.
- Key Definitions Introduced:
- Sitios: Smaller rural communities or areas.
- Barrios: Administrative divisions or neighborhoods within a municipality.
- Details of Conversion:
- Sitio Baganipay is renamed barrio of Malipay.
- Sitio Tabian is renamed barrio of Mercedes.
- Sitio Sibayog is renamed barrio of Salagunting.
- Sitio Tandu Taba is renamed barrio of Estancia.
- Sitio Bagurod is renamed barrio of Balasan.
- Sitio Dao is renamed barrio of Dayag.
- Sitio Cawilan Sur is renamed barrio of Fama.
- Important Requirements/Procedures: No specific procedures for the conversion are detailed in this section.
- Relevant Timeframes: The act takes effect upon its approval, which is stated in the following section.
- Penalties, Liabilities, Consequences: No penalties or liabilities are mentioned in this section.
SECTION 2: Effectivity
- Legal Principle/Provision: This section specifies when the act comes into force.
- Key Definitions Introduced: None.
- Important Requirements/Procedures: The act shall take effect upon its approval.
- Relevant Timeframes:
- Enacted on June 21, 1959.
- The act is noted to have been enacted without executive approval.
- Penalties, Liabilities, Consequences: None mentioned.
Key Takeaways
- Republic Act No. 2540 officially converts several sitios in Olutanga into barrios, enhancing local administrative organization.
- The act is effective immediately upon approval, streamlining the administrative processes within the municipality.
- No penalties or specific procedures are outlined, indicating a straightforward implementation of the law.