Law Summary

SECTION 1: Creation of the Municipality

• Legal Principle: This section establishes the separation of certain barrios and sitios from the Municipality of Mabini to form a new, independent municipality known as Maco.
• Key Definitions:
  • Barrios: Specific localities or neighborhoods, detailed in the Act (e.g., Maco, Bukana, Lupon, etc.).
  • Sitios: Smaller subdivisions within barrios mentioned in the Act.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • The Act delineates specific geographical boundaries for the new municipality, starting from the mouth of Hijo River and outlining its limits in detail.
• Relevant Timeframes: The separation takes effect immediately as per the enactment of the law on June 17, 1967.
• Consequences: The establishment of Maco as a separate municipality is formalized with defined borders.

• The new municipality consists of 32 barrios and numerous sitios. • The seat of government will be located in Barrio Maco. • Geographical boundaries are precisely defined using coordinates and directional measurements.

SECTION 2: Corporate Existence and Election of Officials

• Legal Principle: The new municipality will acquire corporate existence upon the election and qualification of its first set of local officials.
• Key Definitions:
  • Corporate Existence: The legal status required for the municipality to operate independently.
• Important Requirements/Procedures:
  • The election of the first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors will occur during the next general elections for local officials.
  • Current municipal officials from the mother municipality (Mabini) will hold office until the new officials are elected and qualified.
• Relevant Timeframes: The transition to corporate existence is contingent upon the next general elections, the timing of which is determined by the Revised Election Code.

• The first set of municipal officials must be elected to validate the municipality’s corporate existence. • Existing officials will oversee election duties until new officials are in place.

SECTION 3: Effectivity of the Act

• Legal Principle: This section indicates the immediate effect of the Act upon its approval.
• Important Requirements/Procedures: The Act is enacted without Executive approval, which is noted as a significant procedural detail.

• The law took effect on June 17, 1967, the date of its enactment. • No additional actions are required for the Act to come into force.

Key Takeaways

• Republic Act No. 4975 formally creates the Municipality of Maco, separating it from Mabini.
• The delineation of boundaries is critical for the municipality's identity and governance.
• Corporate existence is established through the election of local officials, with a clear procedure outlined for the transition.
• The Act is effective immediately upon approval, streamlining the establishment of Maco as a municipality.