QuestionsQuestions (Commonwealth Act No. 111)
Commonwealth Act No. 111, approved October 31, 1936.
It is a body corporate and politic in deed and in law, known as the “Boy Scouts of the Philippines.”
In the City of Manila, Philippines.
Perpetual succession; power to sue and be sued; hold real and personal estate as necessary; receive property by gift, devise, or bequest; adopt, alter, or destroy a seal; conduct affairs in Manila and throughout the Philippines.
To make and adopt by-laws, rules, and regulations not inconsistent with Philippine laws, including regulations for the election of associates and successors.
To promote, through organization and cooperation, the ability of boys to do things for themselves and others; to train them in scoutcraft; and to teach patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues, using methods common to boy scouts.
Until it acquires those assets by purchase, gift, or equitable arrangement, it carries on operations according to arrangements it makes with the Boy Scouts of America, and it may defray debts/liabilities applicable to those assets.
It has no power to issue certificates of stock or declare or pay dividends; its purposes are solely benevolent and not for pecuniary profit by its members.
An executive board composed of residents of the Philippines.
The persons named in Section 1 constitute the first executive board; they serve until successors are elected and have qualified.
By a majority vote of the remaining members of the executive board.
A two-thirds vote of the whole board.
Yes. By resolution passed by a majority of the whole board, it may designate three or more members to form an executive/governing committee; the quorum and extent of powers are specified in the resolution or by-laws.
With written consent and pursuant to an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the corporation.
Once every year after the year of incorporation; annual reports are presented and members of the executive board are elected for the ensuing year.
Until distinctive badges, uniforms, and insignia are adopted, the corporation may continue to use those of the Boy Scouts of America; once adopted, it has the sole and exclusive right in the Philippines to use titles, emblems, uniforms, badges, insignia, and related marks used for its program.
They must be expended by the Executive Board in pursuance of the Act.
On or before April 1 of each year, it must transmit to the President a report of proceedings for the year ending December 31 preceding, including a full itemized report of receipts and expenditures.
It is unlawful to falsely and fraudulently represent oneself as a member or agent of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines; violators may be punished by imprisonment not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding five hundred pesos, or both, at the court’s discretion.