Creation of Municipality of Godod, Zamboanga del Norte

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BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 146: Creation of Municipality of Godod, Zamboanga del Norte

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Creation of Municipality of Godod, Zamboanga del Norte

Law: Batas Pambansa Blg. 146

Decision Date: Feb 8, 1982

A law enacted in 1982 establishes the Municipality of Godod in Zamboanga del Norte, with specific territorial boundaries and the appointment of initial government officials, pending approval through a plebiscite.

Law Summary

Territorial Jurisdiction

Defines the technical boundaries of the municipality by specific rivers and coordinates.
Boundary description includes Polandoc and Lumogom Rivers, Mucas River, Miampic River, specific longitudes (123°46' and 123°47'), and the provincial boundary between Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur.
The area enclosed by these natural landmarks and coordinates delineates the municipality's territorial scope.

Municipal Government Officials and Their Qualifications

The municipal officials' qualifications, salaries, emoluments, and compensations are governed by existing law.
No special provisions altering qualifications or remuneration; the standards set by prevailing statutes apply.

Appointment of Initial Municipal Officials

The first set of municipal government officials, including the mayor, vice-mayor, and sangguniang bayan members, shall be appointed by the President.
These officials serve until their duly elected successors assume office.

Requirement for Plebiscite Approval

The Municipality of Godod shall only be officially created upon majority approval in a plebiscite.
The plebiscite is to be conducted by the Commission on Elections within the affected units.

Effectivity of the Law

The act takes effect immediately upon approval.
No additional conditions or delays specified beyond plebiscite approval for municipality creation.

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