Section 28
SEC. 28. After Section 40 of the same Act a new section shall be added to be known as Section 40-A which shall read as follows: "SECTION 40-A. Transitory Provision. When the Regional Development Council for the region becomes operational, the socio-economic planning functions as envisioned under this Charter shall be assumed by the aforementioned Regional Development Council in accordance with the provisions of the Integrated Reorganization Plan as amended. All incumbent officials and employees shall continue in office and those qualified shall have preference in filling up new positions that may be created as a consequence of this Decree."