QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 595)
RA 2069 amends certain sections of Republic Act No. 1434, the Charter of the Samar Institute of Technology.
It clarifies that the government, administration, and exercise of corporate powers of the Institute are vested exclusively in the Board of Trustees, and in the President only insofar as authorized by the Board.
The Board consists of: the Secretary of Education (ex-officio chairman); the Chairman of the Committee on Education of the Senate; the Chairman of the Committee on Education of the House of Representatives; the Director of Public Schools; the President of the Institute; the President of the Alumni Association; and a prominent citizen of Samar designated by the President of the Philippines.
If the Secretary is unable to perform his duties due to illness, absence, or other causes—or if the office is vacant—the Undersecretary of Education temporarily performs the functions of ex-officio Chairman.
In such case, the members of the Board may elect among themselves a temporary chairman who shall act as Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
It amends Section 4 by specifying that, in addition to general powers of administration and corporate powers under the Corporation Law, the Board has the following powers and duties (as set out in the subsequent provisions).
The President exercises authority insofar as authorized by the Board of Trustees.
It inserts Section 10-A, providing that the Treasurer of the Philippines is ex-officio Treasurer of the Institute.
All accounts and expenses are audited by the Auditor General (or duly authorized representatives). All disbursements must be made in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed by the Auditor General.
Heads of bureaus or offices of the National Government may, upon request of the President of the Institute, loan or transfer apparatus or supplies and detail employees to the Institute when they can do so without serious detriment to public service.
Yes. The time so employed shall count as part of their regular official service.
Exclusively in the Board of Trustees, with the President acting only insofar as authorized by the Board.
It indicates that the Institute’s powers and governance are tied to the general corporate powers and framework provided by the Corporation Law, as amended, subject to the charter’s specific provisions.
To ensure public accountability and compliance in handling government-related funds and disbursements, through established national auditing and treasury authorities.
It shall take effect upon its approval.