AN ACT CONVERTING THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICTS OF CONCORD AND HINABANGAN, PROVINCE OF SAMAR, INTO A REGULAR MUNICIPALITY.

• Number: Republic Act No. 263
• Sections: 4

Section 1

SECTION 1. The municipal districts of Concord and Hinabangan, Province of Samar, are hereby converted into a regular municipality to be known as the municipality of Hinabangan with its seat of government at the district of Hinabangan.

Section 2

SEC. 2. The municipal mayor, vice-mayor and councilors of the new municipality shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines, to hold office until their successors are elected and qualified.

Section 3

SEC. 3. The municipality herein established shall begin to exist on the date fixed in a proclamation to said effect by the President of the Philippines and upon the appointment and qualification of its officers.

Section 4

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved, June 15, 1948.