Republic Act No. 6851

: Republic Act No. 6851 is entitled 'An Act Creating the Municipality of Kalawit in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte.'
: The barangays San Jose, Concepcion, New Calamba, Gatas, Fatima, Botong, Batayan, Marcelo, Palalian, Paraiso, Pianon, Daniel Maing, Tugop, and Kalawit of the Municipality of Labason.
: The Municipality of Kalawit is located in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte.
: The Municipality of Kalawit has an area of approximately 25,000 hectares.
: A plebiscite must be conducted in the entire Municipality of Labason within 120 days from the approval of the Act, and it must be ratified by the majority of the votes cast.
: The President of the Philippines appoints the first officials.
: The seat of government shall be established in Barangay Kalawit.
: The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is responsible.
: Expenses are taken from the Contingent Fund under the current fiscal year appropriations.
: The Act took effect upon its publication in at least two national newspapers of general circulation.
: The appointed officials hold office until their successors have been duly elected and qualified.