Law Summary
Territorial Boundaries of the Newly Created Barangays
- Each new barangay's territorial boundaries correspond to existing puroks or phases within Barangay 176.
- Detailed boundary descriptions include adjoining lots, roads, rivers, and landmarks.
- Each barangay has a specified area measured in square meters ranging from approximately 541,901 to 1,211,861 square meters.
Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite
- The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is tasked to conduct and supervise a plebiscite in Barangay 176.
- The plebiscite must be conducted within ninety (90) days from the enactment of the law.
- Expenses for the plebiscite are to be borne by the City of Caloocan.
Appointment of Interim Barangay Officials
- Each new barangay shall have an appointed Punong Barangay, seven Sangguniang Barangay Members, a Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman, and seven Sangguniang Kabataan Members.
- Appointments are to be made by the Mayor.
- These appointees will serve until duly elected successors have qualified.
Continuance of Incumbent Barangay Officials
- Officials of the original Barangay 176 will continue to hold office until the new barangay officials are appointed.
Transfer of Public Infrastructure and Facilities
- All public infrastructure and facilities existing at the time of the law's approval will transfer to the new barangays without cost or compensation.
- The newly created barangays shall administer these assets.
Entitlement to National Tax Allotment (NTA) Shares
- New barangays will receive National Tax Allotment shares in accordance with Section 285 of the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA No. 7160).
Effectivity of the Act
- The law takes effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
This summary covers the key provisions, geographical delineations, administrative procedures, governance arrangements, asset transfers, financial entitlements, and effectivity timeline stipulated in the Act.