Appointment and Term of Initial Officials
- The first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors of the Municipality of Mallig are to be appointed by the President of the Philippines.
- These appointees will hold office until the election of their successors.
- The successors are to be elected during the next provincial and municipal elections held after 1951.
- The elected officials must duly qualify to assume office.
Effectivity
- The Act becomes effective immediately upon approval.
Important Legal Concepts
- Municipal creation involves the reorganization and separation of existing barrios from different municipalities.
- The law ensures a clear territorial definition through technical description, important for governance and jurisdiction.
- The transitional mechanism for government officials ensures administrative continuity until a democratic election occurs.
- Presidential appointment powers facilitate immediate governance setup for the new municipality.
- The Act embodies the exercise of legislative power in local government structuring consistent with Philippine administrative law.