Title
Creation of Municipality of Narra, Palawan
Law
Republic Act No. 5642
Decision Date
Jun 21, 1969
Republic Act No. 5642 establishes the Municipality of Narra in Palawan, separating several barrios from the Municipality of Aborlan to form an independent municipality, with the leadership positions being determined by the previous elections.
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Transition and Assumption of Local Government Officials

  • The Mayor of Aborlan elected in the November 15, 1967 elections becomes the Mayor of Narra upon creation.
  • The Vice-Mayor of Aborlan elected in the last elections takes over as Mayor of Aborlan.
  • The councilor with the highest number of votes from the last elections assumes the office of Vice-Mayor of Narra.
  • The councilor with the second highest number of votes becomes the Vice-Mayor of Aborlan.
  • Vacant councilor positions in both municipalities shall be filled according to Republic Act No. 5185.

Effectivity

  • The entire act is effective immediately upon its approval.
  • Formalized the creation and organizational structure of the Municipality of Narra as of June 21, 1969.

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