Title
Creation of San Vicente Municipality, Davao del Norte
Law
Batas Pambansa Blg. 23
Decision Date
Apr 4, 1979
Batas Pambansa Blg. 23 created the Municipality of San Vicente in the Province of Davao del Norte, defining its boundaries and designating La-ac as the seat of government, with the municipality officially beginning to exist upon the appointment and qualification of its officers.
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Territorial Boundaries and Area

  • The boundaries follow identified points and geographic markers including points along the line of Agusan del Sur and Davao, and boundaries with municipality areas of Monkayo, Montevista, and Kapalong.
  • The territory covers approximately 76,800 hectares more or less.
  • Description includes detailed directional boundaries and reference to specific boundary markers and natural features such as the Madgao River.

Seat of Government

  • The barangay of La-ac is designated as the seat of government for the newly created Municipality of San Vicente.

Plebiscite and Appointment of Municipal Officials

  • The creation of the municipality is subject to a plebiscite, requiring ratification by the majority vote in affected areas.
  • This plebiscite must be held within ninety days after the approval of the Act.
  • Upon ratification, the President (or Prime Minister) will appoint the Mayor and members of the Sangguniang Bayan (Municipal Council) of San Vicente.

Commencement of Existence

  • The Municipality of San Vicente shall commence its existence only after the appointment and qualification of its municipal officers.

Effectivity

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval on April 4, 1979.

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