The said degree renamed the provincial boards and city and municipal councils into Sangguniang Bayan and increased the membership of the local councils. Sangguniang Bayan representatives were also considered as members of the Batasang Bayan.
A new law revised the provincial boards and city and municipal councils, renaming them Sangguniang Bayan and increasing their representation. Additionally, Sangguniang Bayan members were also considered part of the Batasang Bayan.