Continuity and Jurisdiction of Municipal Districts
- Municipal districts in the Zamboanga portion annexed to Occidental Misamis continue functioning under Occidental Misamis' provincial authorities.
- Civil and criminal cases pending before courts for that area will be transferred to courts exercising jurisdiction over Occidental Misamis.
- The Governor-General may reorganize municipal districts by executive order if in the public interest.
Capitals of the New Provinces
- Capital of Oriental Misamis is designated as Cagayan.
- Capital of Occidental Misamis shall be chosen by a majority vote of municipal presidents in a convention called by the provincial governor.
Applicability of Laws
- All laws applicable to regular provinces apply equally to Oriental Misamis and Occidental Misamis.
Governance and Salaries in Oriental Misamis
- Elective provincial officers last elected for the former Misamis Province continue governing Oriental Misamis until their successors assume office.
- Salaries of the provincial governor, treasurer, and fiscal continue at existing rates until officially readjusted.
Governance and Salaries in Occidental Misamis
- Elective provincial officers for Occidental Misamis are to be appointed by the Governor-General with Senate consent until elections are held.
- Salaries for these officers are capped at specific amounts:
- Governor: up to 4,500 pesos annually
- Treasurer: up to 4,200 pesos annually
- Fiscal: up to 4,000 pesos annually
- Members of the provincial board receive a per diem not exceeding 15 pesos per session day.
Legislative Representation
- Oriental Misamis and Occidental Misamis each have one legislative Representative.
- The Representative for the first district of former Misamis is assigned to Oriental Misamis.
- The Representative for the second district is assigned to Occidental Misamis.
Distribution of Assets and Obligations
- Funds, obligations, and properties of the original Province of Misamis are to be equitably divided between Oriental and Occidental Misamis.
- Distribution will be based on recommendations by the Insular Auditor and approved by the Governor-General.
Implementation Timeline
- The Governor-General is empowered to set an Executive Order date for the division implementation.
- The division must be executed no later than December 31, 1930.
Repeals
- Any acts or parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this division are repealed.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect immediately upon approval.