Creation of Municipality of Pioduran, Albay

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Republic Act No. 3817: Creation of Municipality of Pioduran, Albay

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Title Supreme Court: Creation of Municipality of Pioduran, Albay

Law: Republic Act No. 3817

Decision Date: Jun 22, 1963

Republic Act No. 3817 establishes the Municipality of Pio Duran in Albay, Philippines by separating barrios from existing municipalities, with appointed officials serving until the election of successors in 1967, pending majority voter approval in a plebiscite.

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Initial Municipal Officials and Appointment

The first set of municipal officials (mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors) are to be appointed by the President of the Philippines.
The appointments require the consent of the Commission on Appointments.
These officials shall serve until their successors are elected in the 1967 local general elections and have qualified.

Conditions for Effectivity of the Law

The act takes effect only upon approval by a majority vote in a plebiscite.
The plebiscite concerns the creation of the Municipality of Pioduran.
It must be held simultaneously with the 1963 general elections.
The plebiscite covers all voters in the barrios designated for the new municipality.

Legal and Administrative Implications

This law creates a new political and administrative unit within Albay Province.
It clarifies territorial jurisdiction by reallocating barrios from existing municipalities.
It establishes the framework for both temporary and future elected governance.
It ensures democratic participation through the required plebiscite before the law becomes effective.

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