Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 210)
The purpose of Executive Order No. 210 is to amend Executive Order No. 603 by changing the composition of the Board of Directors of the Light Rail Transit Authority in line with the organization of the Department of Transportation and Communications.
Executive Order No. 603 created the Light Rail Transit Authority, a corporate body vested with the authority to construct and operate the Light Rail Transit (LRT) project.
The Secretary of Transportation and Communications serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Light Rail Transit Authority.
The members include the Secretary of Transportation and Communications (Chairman), the Secretary of Finance, the Secretary of Economic Planning, the Secretary of Public Works and Highways, the Secretary of Budget and Management, the Chairman of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, the Governor of the Metropolitan Manila Commission, and the Administrator of the Authority as ex-officio members.
Yes, there is one representative from the private sector appointed by the President who serves a term of two years.
The officials next in rank or duly designated officials of the regular members serve as alternate members, attend meetings and receive per diem when the principals are absent or if the position is vacant. The Board elects a temporary presiding officer in the absence of the Chairman.
The Chairman and each Board member receive a monthly commutable representation allowance of ₱1,000 and a per diem of ₱200 for each actual meeting attended. Total per diem shall not exceed ₱1,000 per month.
Yes, the amendment takes effect immediately upon issuance on July 7, 1987.
The organization of the Department of Transportation and Communications under Executive Order No. 125, as amended, necessitated changes in the composition of the Board.
President Corazon C. Aquino signed and promulgated Executive Order No. 210, with the Executive Secretary Joker P. Arroyo issuing it by the President's authority.