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.

Elected officials and succession rules

  • Section 2 designates the Mayor of the Municipality of Aborlan elected in the elections of November 15, 1967 as the Mayor of the Municipality of Narra.
  • Section 2 designates the Vice-mayor of Aborlan elected in the last elections as the Mayor of Aborlan.
  • Section 2 provides that the councilor who obtained the highest number of votes in the last elections becomes the Vice-mayor of Narra.
  • Section 2 provides that the councilor who obtained the second highest number of votes in the last elections becomes the Vice-mayor of Aborlan.

Filling vacant council positions

  • Section 2 requires appointment of councilors to fill vacant positions in both municipalities to be made in accordance with Republic Act Numbered Five thousand one hundred eighty-five.

Approval and effectivity

  • The Act is approved on June 21, 1969.
  • Section 3 provides that the Act takes effect upon its approval.

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