RA 180 (Revised Election Code) Section 10

Filling of elective offices in a new political division.

Section 10

SEC. 10. Filling of elective offices in a new political division.—When a new political division is created the inhabitants of which are entitled to participate in the elections, the elective officers thereof shall, unless otherwise provided, be chosen at the next regular election. In the interim such offices shall, in the discretion of the President, be filled by appointment by him or by a special election which he may order. In the absence of a municipal or city council, the provincial board shall perform the duties of the former with respect to the first election in the new political division. (C. A. 357-7)

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