Territorial Scope and Composition
- Includes specific barrios and sitios from Municipality of Digos:
- Barrios: Anonang, Bala, Barayong, Blocon, Dolo, Iman, Kialeg, Marber (Km. 83), Marber Interior, Matanao (Visayas), Miral (designated as seat of government), Sinawilan, Linawan
- Sitios: Balatucan, Darapuay, Dalawinon, Escalinan, Camanga, Canapulo, Kibuaya, Lantori, Managa, Manga, Pananag, Sacub (Upper), Sacub (Lower), Sinaragan, Saputan, Tacul, Tuwac, Tinontufigan, Kinoscusan, Daig
- Territory of Digos reduced accordingly, losing portions now forming Bansalan
Conditions for Organizational Effectivity
- Bansalan is recognized as an independent municipality only after fulfilling the following:
- Certification by the Provincial Treasurer confirming financial capacity
- Compliance with Republic Act No. 602 regarding payment of minimum wages and salaries to officials and employees
- Appointment and qualification of key municipal officials: mayor, vice-mayor, and majority of councilors
Legal Implementation and Effect
- Official creation enacted by the President of the Philippines
- Document signed on June 6, 1952, in Manila
- Legal effect commences only after all procedural and financial prerequisites are satisfied
Important Legal Concepts
- Administrative creation of local government units pursuant to executive order and administrative code
- Emphasis on financial viability as a prerequisite for municipal autonomy
- Specification of precise territorial delineation for local governance restructuring
- Requirement of duly qualified and appointed officials before operational status
- Relationship and territorial adjustments between original and new municipalities