Creation of Municipality of Sibuco

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Republic Act No. 2195: Creation of Municipality of Sibuco

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Creation of Municipality of Sibuco

Law: Republic Act No. 2195

Decision Date: May 7, 1959

Republic Act No. 2195 created the Municipality of Sibuco in Zamboanga del Norte, appointing its first officials and establishing it as an independent municipality.

Law Summary

Appointment and Tenure of Initial Local Officials

The first set of local officials for the Municipality of Sibuco—namely the mayor, vice-mayor, and municipal councilors—are to be appointed by the President of the Philippines.
These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Commission on Appointments, ensuring legislative oversight.
The appointed officials will serve until their successors are duly elected in the next scheduled general local elections and have qualified for office.

Effectivity of the Law

The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval.
Notably, the law was enacted without the President's executive approval but was still enacted on May 7, 1959, as per legislative procedure.

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