Title
Creation of Quirino Subprovince in Nueva Vizcaya
Law
Republic Act No. 4734
Decision Date
Jun 18, 1966
Republic Act No. 4734 creates the subprovince of Quirino within Nueva Vizcaya, establishing separate municipalities, government offices, and divisions for efficient governance and development.
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Seat of Government

  • The seat of government of the subprovince shall be located in either the Municipality of Saguday or Diffun.
  • The Provincial Board has the authority to select the site.
  • Within one year from the implementation of the Act, the Provincial Board may change the seat by a two-thirds vote.
  • The seat may also be transferred to an existing or newly created municipality.
  • The seat of government shall be named Cabarroguis.

Applicability of Administrative Code Provisions

  • Specific sections (2137 to 2143) of the Administrative Code, as amended, apply to the subprovince.
  • These sections govern administrative procedures and functions relevant to the local government unit.

Establishment of Separate Governmental Offices

  • The subprovince shall have its own engineering district and school division, distinct from the rest of Nueva Vizcaya.
  • Other provincial offices, such as the Provincial Treasurer, Auditor, Agriculturist, Register of Deeds, Plant and Pest Control, may assign officials to the subprovince when warranted.
  • Such assignments require a petition from the lieutenant governor and approval from the Provincial Governor.

Compensation

  • The Provincial Board is tasked with fixing the compensation of the lieutenant governor and other employees and officials of the subprovince.

Election and Appointment of Officials

  • The first lieutenant governor is to be elected during the 1967 general elections and must qualify accordingly.
  • The remaining subprovincial officials shall be appointed per existing laws and regulations.

Effectivity

  • The Act will take effect immediately upon approval.

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