Law Summary
Seats of Government
- The seat of government of Davao del Norte is the Municipality of Tagum.
- The seat of government of Compostela Valley is the Municipality of Nabunturan.
Legislative Districts of Davao del Norte
- The Province of Davao del Norte is divided into two legislative districts:
- District I: Tagum, Asuncion, Kapalong, Talaingod, New Corella.
- District II: Panabo, Carmen, Babak, Samal, Kaputian, Sto. Tomas.
Legislative Districts of Compostela Valley
- The Province of Compostela Valley is divided into two legislative districts:
- District I: Monkayo, Montevista, Maragusan, New Bataan, Compostela.
- District II: Laak, Mawab, Nabunturan, Maco, Mabini, Pantukan.
Effectivity Condition via Plebiscite
- Creation of Compostela Valley is effective upon majority approval in a plebiscite.
- The plebiscite is conducted by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) within 60 days of the Act's effectivity.
- Plebiscite expenses are charged to Davao del Norte.
Continuation and Appointment of Officials
- Elective officials elected in 1995 for Davao del Norte can choose which province to serve.
- They shall continue to receive their current salaries until legally adjusted.
- Vacant elective positions created due to the creation of Compostela Valley will be temporarily filled by presidential appointees until successors are elected.
Appointive Officials and Employees
- Present appointive officials and employees continue in their current province.
- They shall maintain their current salaries until adjustment.
- Appointive positions in Compostela Valley must be filled within 60 days after ratification, allowing applications from officials/employees of Davao del Norte without prejudice.
Legislative Representation Transition
- Incumbent representatives of Davao del Norte continue representing the existing three districts until term expiration.
- New legislative districting takes effect in the next congressional election after approval.
Division of Obligations and Assets
- Obligations, funds, assets, and properties of Davao del Norte are divided proportionately between Davao del Norte and Compostela Valley.
- The division is overseen by the President based on Commission on Audit recommendations.
Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) Distribution
- For the first year, the IRA allocated to Davao del Norte is proportionately divided between the two provinces.
- The division is regulated by a resolution from the incumbent Provincial Board and representatives, submitted to the Department of Budget and Management.
- Subsequent years' IRA allocations follow the Local Government Code provisions.
Effectivity of the Act
- The law takes effect upon approval.