An Act Creating a Barangay in the Municipality of San Luis, Province of Agusan del Sur, to be Known as Barangay Doña Maxima

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Republic Act No. 11903

Creation of Barangay Doña Maxima
- A new barangay named Barangay Doña Maxima is created in the Municipality of San Luis, Province of Agusan del Sur. (Section 1)

Territorial Boundaries
- The territorial boundaries of Barangay Doña Maxima are described in detail, with specific bearings and distances provided. (Section 2)

Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite
- The plebiscite conducted and supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) pursuant to Provincial Ordinance No. 07, Series of 1991 of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the Province of Agusan del Sur, which ratified the creation of Barangay Doña Maxima as proclaimed by the Plebiscite Board of Canvassers on December 19, 1998, shall serve as substantial compliance with the plebiscite requirement under Section 10 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the "Local Government Code of 1991," as amended. (Section 3)

Incumbent Barangay Officials
- The incumbent barangay officials of Barangay Doña Maxima shall continue to hold office until their successors have been duly elected and qualified. (Section 4)

Public Infrastructure and Facilities
- All public infrastructure and facilities for public use existing within Barangay Doña Maxima at the time of the approval of this Act shall continue to be owned and administered by Barangay Doña Maxima. (Section 5)

National Tax Allotment (NTA) Shares
- Barangay Doña Maxima shall be entitled to National Tax Allotment (NTA) shares pursuant to Section 285 of Republic Act No. 7160, as amended. (Section 6)

Repealing Clause
- All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations contrary to or inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly. (Section 7)

Effectivity
- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general application. (Section 8)