Legal Authority and Basis
- The transfer is made pursuant to the recommendation of the Provincial Board of Cotabato.
- The authority for the transfer is based on Section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code, which governs the relocation of seat of government in municipalities.
Scope and Jurisdiction
- The transfer concerns only the Municipality of Lebak in the Province of Cotabato.
- The new seat of government will be established exclusively in the barrio of Salaman.
Effective Date
- The relocation of the municipal seat shall take effect immediately upon issuance of this order.
Formal Approval and Signatories
- The order was issued and signed by the President of the Philippines, Elpidio Quirino.
- The Executive Secretary, Teodoro Evangelista, also signed to certify the order.
Legal Implications
- The official functions and administrative activities of the municipal government will be conducted at the new location henceforth.
- All municipal operations and services must transition to the new seat of government as stipulated.
Administrative Compliance
- Local government and provincial authorities are mandated to comply with and implement this transfer promptly.
- The order reinforces the legal requirement of following prescribed administrative procedures in transferring centers of government within municipalities.