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Republic Act No. 9724: Iligan Lone District Law

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Title Supreme Court: Iligan Lone District Law

Law: Republic Act No. 9724

Decision Date: Oct 20, 2009

Republic Act No. 9724 separates the City of Iligan from the First Legislative District of the Province of Lanao del Norte, creating a new Lone Legislative District, with the incumbent Representative continuing to serve until a new Representative is elected and qualified, and the Commission on Elections issuing rules and regulations for a smooth transition and proper representation.

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Incumbent representation continuity

Section 2 keeps the incumbent Representative of the First Legislative District of the Province of Lanao del Norte in office.
Section 2 requires the incumbent Representative to continue to represent the said district until the new Representative of the Lone Legislative District of the City of Iligan is elected and qualified.

Implementation by the Commission on Elections

Section 3 directs the Commission on Elections to issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement the Act.
Section 3 makes the Commission on Elections responsible for carrying out the legislative district change in the electoral process.

Repeal of inconsistent laws, rules, regulations

Section 4 repeals, amends, or modifies all laws, rules and regulations that are inconsistent with the Act.

Effectivity and publication rule

Section 5 sets the Act’s effectivity to fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
The Act is Approved: OCT 20 2009.

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