Republic Act No. 2650




REPUBLIC ACT No. 2650 An Act Creating the Municipality of Prosperidad in the Province of Agusan Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled: Section 1. The municipal districts of Prosperidad, Sianib, Sta. Irena, San Salvador, Maug, Salembugaon, Bahbah, Aspitia, Los Arcos, Aurora, Mapaga, La Caridad and Anibongan in the Provincial Sub-Division of Gibung, Province of Agusan, are separated from said provincial sub-division and constituted into a distinct and independent municipality to be known as the Municipality of Prosperidad, same province. The seat of government of the new municipality shall be in the present site of the Municipal District of Prosperidad. Section 2. The first mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors of the new municipality shall be appointed by the President, with the consent of the Commission on Appointments and shall hold office until their successors shall have been elected in the next general elections for local officials and shall have qualified. Section 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. Approved: June 18, 1960. The Lawphil Project - Arellano Law Foundation