Territorial Boundaries Between Amaya and Tanza
- The boundary starts at the center of the mouth of Pandan Creek at Manila Bay and runs southeasterly following the creek upstream.
- The boundary continues along the lines separating specific lot numbers (identified from 1147 to 1255 and beyond) within the cadastral map.
- It extends to natural landmarks such as Pajo Reservoir and follows unnamed creeks up to the boundary line between the municipalities of Tanza and Indang.
- The municipality of Tanza retains its remaining territories after the delineation of Amaya.
Conditions for Municipality Establishment and Governance
- The municipality of Amaya shall officially exist once the mayor, vice-mayor, and majority of councilors are appointed and qualified.
- A certification by the Secretary of Finance or the Provincial Treasurer is required to confirm that Amaya can provide salaries and wages to its officials and employees.
- Salaries must comply with the minimum rates established under Republic Act No. 602.
Legal Basis and Authority
- The creation of Amaya is pursuant to Section 68 of the Revised Administrative Code.
- The establishment was recommended by the Provincial Board of Cavite and executed through an Executive Order.
Effectivity and Formal Approval
- The Executive Order was signed by President Elpidio Quirino on November 5, 1953, in Manila.
- The order is officially promulgated by the Acting Executive Secretary, Marciano Roque.
Important Legal Concepts
- Provision for administrative reorganization respecting territorial jurisdiction and local governance.
- Requirement of financial capability to sustain local government operations before formal operation.
- Use of geographic and cadastral references to define municipal boundaries accurately.
- Elevation of sitios to barrio status within the new municipality for administrative purposes.