Title
Creation of Isabel Municipality, Leyte
Law
Republic Act No. 191
Decision Date
Jun 22, 1947
Republic Act No. 191 established the municipality of Isabel in Leyte, Philippines, separating several barrios from the municipality of Merida and appointing officials until successors were elected and qualified.

Officials and their appointment

  • Section 2 provides that the municipal mayor of Isabel shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines.
  • Section 2 provides that the vice-mayor of Isabel shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines.
  • Section 2 provides that the councillors of Isabel shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines.
  • Section 2 states that these officials shall hold office until their successors are elected and qualified.

Commencement of municipal existence

  • Section 3 provides that the municipality of Isabel shall begin to exist on the date fixed in a proclamation by the President of the Philippines.
  • Section 3 requires that Isabel’s existence as a municipality also depends on the appointment and qualification of its officers.

Effectivity of the Act

  • Section 4 provides that the Act shall take effect upon its approval.
  • The Act was enacted without Executive approval, on June 22, 1947.

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