Title
Creation of San Jose Municipality, Surigao del Norte
Law
Republic Act No. 6769
Decision Date
Nov 15, 1989
Republic Act No. 6769 created the Municipality of San Jose in the Province of Surigao del Norte, with specified boundaries and a designated seat of government, subject to a plebiscite and appointment of officials by the President, while transferring obligations, funds, assets, and properties from the Municipality of Dinagat.
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Seat of Government

  • The seat of government of the Municipality of San Jose is established in Barangay San Jose Proper.

Ratification and Appointment of Officials

  • The creation of the Municipality of San Jose requires ratification by a majority of votes in a plebiscite conducted within the entire Municipality of Dinagat.
  • The plebiscite must be held within 60 days from the approval of the Act.
  • Upon ratification, the President shall appoint the officials of the new municipality.
  • Appointed officials shall hold office until their duly elected successors have qualified.

Plebiscite Conduct and Funding

  • The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is mandated to conduct and supervise the plebiscite.
  • Expenses for the plebiscite shall be drawn from the Contingent Fund under the current fiscal year appropriations.

Transfer of Assets, Obligations, and Properties

  • After creation, the Municipality of San Jose will receive its proportionate share of the obligations, funds, assets, and other property of the Municipality of Dinagat.
  • The transfer shall be based on the recommendation of the Commission on Audit.

Application of Existing Laws

  • All existing laws governing municipal operations are made applicable to the Municipality of San Jose.

Repeal and Modification of Inconsistent Laws

  • Any laws, decrees, executive orders, or regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

  • The Act shall take effect upon publication in at least two national newspapers of general circulation.

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