Law Summary
Legal Authority and Basis for Transfer
- The transfer is made pursuant to Section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code, which governs administrative changes in local government units.
- The recommendation of the Provincial Board of Cotabato supports the transfer, indicating due local government procedure and consultation.
Effectivity of the Transfer
- The transfer of the seat of government shall take effect immediately upon the issuance of the Executive Order.
Formalization and Authentication
- The Executive Order is signed by the President of the Philippines, Elpidio Quirino, and countersigned by the Executive Secretary, Teodoro Evangelista.
- The issuance date is April 12, 1951, formalizing the administrative change in local governance.
Scope and Impact
- The law pertains specifically to the Municipality of Lebak within the Province of Cotabato.
- It affects the administrative and governmental operations by changing the central location for municipal governance within the municipality.
- There is no indication of changes to municipal boundaries or other administrative units outside the seat transfer.
Key Legal Concepts
- Seat of government: the designated location where the municipal government exercises its administrative functions.
- Compliance with the Revised Administrative Code procedural requirements for seat transfers.
- The principle of local government autonomy in administrative matters, as manifested through the Provincial Board's recommendation.