Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 48)
The Chairman and four Members of the Code Commission are appointed by the President of the Philippines with the consent of the Commission on Appointments.
For administrative purposes, the Code Commission operates under the executive control and supervision of the Secretary of Justice.
The Commission is composed of a Chairman and four Members.
If the Chairman and Members are already government officials receiving regular salaries, they shall serve without additional compensation; otherwise, they receive compensation fixed by the President.
The Code Commission is empowered to call upon any official or employee of any government bureau, office, or agency to assist or cooperate in the performance of its functions.
The Commission was required to complete its work and submit its report not later than June 30, 1949.
After submitting its report, the Commission ceases to exist and the services of its Chairman, Members, and employees terminate.
The Secretary of Justice appoints such assistants and subordinate employees subject to the Civil Service Law and Commonwealth Act No. 402 (dated September 13, 1938).
All records, documents, and proceedings shall be delivered to the National Library for preservation or disposition, while other properties are disposed of according to Accounting Law and regulations.
The sum of fifteen thousand pesos, or as much as necessary, is allocated for the Commission's operation from Item G-IV-7 of Republic Act No. 80.