SECTION 1. To promote maximum efficiency in carrying out
its constitutional functions and powers and such other duties that my be
entrusted to it by law, the Commission on Elections hereinafter
referred to as the Commission is hereby authorized, within six months
from the date of approval hereof, to reorganize all its departments,
divisions, sections, offices or units.
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CitationPD 597 Section 1 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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