Section 3
SEC. 3. The present elective officials of the Municipality of Datu Piang shall perform their duties as such in the newly created municipality until the officials of the latter shall have duly appointed by the President and shall have qualified, and they shall hold office until their successors shall have been elected in the election for provincial and municipal officials following the issuance of this decree, and shall have qualified, unless sooner removed at the pleasure of the President. Other officials and employees necessary in the organization and operation of the municipal government shall be appointed in the manner provided for under existing laws.