Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 274)
The creation of the Presidential Council for Youth Affairs is grounded under Section 13, Article 11 of the 1987 Constitution which recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and mandates the State to promote and protect their well-being.
The Council is composed of a Chairman and four members appointed by the President. Members must be between 21 and 30 years old, of good moral character, not convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude, and have held leadership roles in established youth organizations.
The Council's functions include recommending youth development programs, coordinating with government departments, establishing consultative mechanisms with youth sectors, conducting research, participating in international youth functions, reviewing legislation affecting youth, and managing internal organization and staffing.
The Council can appoint administrative and subordinate personnel, suspend, dismiss or discipline employees for cause, and approve or disapprove appointments, transfers or details of employees, subject to existing laws and regulations.
The Chief Executive Officer implements Council policies and programs, supervises operations, handles administrative and technical needs, maintains organizational structure, reports Council performance, recommends budgets, and performs other authorized functions.
The Kabataang Barangay National Secretariat, Youth Development Affairs, Secretariat on Youth Affairs, and the Philippine Commission on International Youth Year (PCIYY) were abolished or had their functions and assets transferred to the Council.
The Council's current operating expenses are initially funded through appropriations, funds, and assets transferred from the abolished youth agencies. Afterward, its budgets are included in the General Appropriations Act.
The President appoints the Chairman and members, who serve at the President's pleasure, meaning they can be removed by the President at any time.
All laws, orders, issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed or modified accordingly.