Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
Metro ManilaEighth Congress
Republic Act No. 6769 November 15, 1989
AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JOSE IN THE PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled::
Section 1. Dinagat in the Province of Surigao del Norte shall remain a municipality, exercising powers and discharging functions over the areas specified in the law of its creation, except Barangays San Jose, Matingbe, Jacques, Aurelio, Mahayahay, San Juan, Don Ruben Ecleo, Justiniana Edera, Sta. Cruz, Cuarenta, Wilson and Luna, all of the aforesaid municipality, which are hereby segregated therefrom to constitute a separate and independent Municipality of San Jose, both in the Province of Surigao del Norte. It shall be bounded as follows:
Beginning at point 1 (09º-59'-45.00"-125º-32'-30") thence due North, 2,654.78 meters to point 2; due East, 10,463 meters to point 3; due West, 2,654.78 meters to point 4; due West, 10,463.85 meters to point 1.
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AN ACT CREATING THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JOSE IN THE PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE
Republic Act No. 6769
Summary of Republic Act No. 6769
Creation of the Municipality of San Jose in Surigao del Norte
- Barangays San Jose, Matingbe, Jacques, Aurelio, Mahayahay, San Juan, Don Ruben Ecleo, Justiniana Edera, Sta. Cruz, Cuarenta, Wilson and Luna are segregated from the Municipality of Dinagat to form the new Municipality of San Jose in the Province of Surigao del Norte. (Section 1)
- The boundaries of the new municipality are specified. (Section 1)
- The seat of government shall be in Barangay San Jose Proper. (Section 2)
- A plebiscite shall be conducted in the entire Municipality of Dinagat within 60 days from approval of the Act to ratify the creation of the new municipality. (Section 3)
- The President shall appoint the officials of the new municipality after ratification, who shall hold office until their successors are elected and qualified. (Section 3)
- The Commission on Elections shall conduct and supervise the plebiscite, with expenses taken from the Contingent Fund under the current fiscal year appropriations. (Section 4)
- The proportionate share of the new Municipality of San Jose in the obligations, funds, assets, and other properties of the Municipality of Dinagat shall be transferred upon recommendation of the Commission on Audit. (Section 5)
- All existing laws governing the operation of municipalities shall apply to the Municipality of San Jose. (Section 6)
- Inconsistent laws, decrees, executive orders, or regulations are repealed or modified accordingly. (Section 7)
- The Act shall take effect upon publication in at least two national newspapers of general circulation. (Section 8)
Creation of the Municipality of San Jose in Surigao del Norte
- Barangays San Jose, Matingbe, Jacques, Aurelio, Mahayahay, San Juan, Don Ruben Ecleo, Justiniana Edera, Sta. Cruz, Cuarenta, Wilson and Luna are segregated from the Municipality of Dinagat to form the new Municipality of San Jose in the Province of Surigao del Norte. (Section 1)
- The boundaries of the new municipality are specified. (Section 1)
- The seat of government shall be in Barangay San Jose Proper. (Section 2)
- A plebiscite shall be conducted in the entire Municipality of Dinagat within 60 days from approval of the Act to ratify the creation of the new municipality. (Section 3)
- The President shall appoint the officials of the new municipality after ratification, who shall hold office until their successors are elected and qualified. (Section 3)
- The Commission on Elections shall conduct and supervise the plebiscite, with expenses taken from the Contingent Fund under the current fiscal year appropriations. (Section 4)
- The proportionate share of the new Municipality of San Jose in the obligations, funds, assets, and other properties of the Municipality of Dinagat shall be transferred upon recommendation of the Commission on Audit. (Section 5)
- All existing laws governing the operation of municipalities shall apply to the Municipality of San Jose. (Section 6)
- Inconsistent laws, decrees, executive orders, or regulations are repealed or modified accordingly. (Section 7)
- The Act shall take effect upon publication in at least two national newspapers of general circulation. (Section 8)