Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 7155)
Republic Act No. 7155 is an act creating the Municipality of Tulay-na-Lupa in the Province of Camarines Norte.
Barangays Tulay-na-Lupa, Lugui, San Antonio, Mabilo I, Napaod, Benit, Bayan-bayan, Baay, Matanlang, Pagasa, Maot, and Calabasa are separated from Labo to form the Municipality of Tulay-na-Lupa.
No, the creation of the Municipality of Tulay-na-Lupa does not affect the legal existence of the mother Municipality of Labo.
The new Municipality of Tulay-na-Lupa is bounded on the north by Mabilo II, northeast by Iberica, east and southeast by the Municipality of San Vicente, south by the boundary of Camarines Sur, southeast by the boundary of Tagkawayan, Quezon, and west by Labo River.
The seat of the Municipality of Tulay-na-Lupa shall be in Barangay Tulay-na-Lupa.
All provisions of laws now or hereafter applicable to regular municipalities shall apply to the Municipality of Tulay-na-Lupa, except as otherwise provided in the act.
The mayor, vice-mayor, and other officials shall be elected in the next regular local elections after ratification of the act via plebiscite within 180 days following approval.
The municipality shall be considered duly organized upon the assumption of office by the first set of elected local officials.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) shall conduct and supervise the plebiscite.
Expenses shall be taken from the contingent fund under the current fiscal year appropriations.
The proportionate share shall be determined by the Provincial Board of Camarines Norte and transferred to the Municipality of Tulay-na-Lupa upon its organization.
The Act takes effect upon its publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation.