Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 48)
The Ad Hoc Special Committee is composed of the President of the Constitutional Commission of 1986 as Chairman, its Vice-President, and the Chairman of its Committee on Budget and Personnel as members.
The Committee is responsible for winding up and liquidating the affairs of the Constitutional Commission of 1986 and ensuring the preservation and safekeeping of its valuable documents, records, papers, and memorabilia.
The Committee is authorized to disburse funds from the Commission's appropriation necessary for its operation, appoint personnel it may need, fix their compensation, and perform other duties related to the work of the Commission, but this authority shall not extend beyond December 15, 1986.
The Ad Hoc Special Committee is authorized to undertake a program for a Constitution Education Campaign in collaboration with other government agencies. It may use funds from the remaining balance of the Twenty Million appropriation to cover allowances for commissioners, resource persons, secretariat personnel, transportation, and incidental expenses.
The Chairman of the Committee is authorized to sign checks and other documents connected with the disbursement of funds.
The Executive Order took effect on October 15, 1986.
The Committee's authority to liquidate affairs and perform related duties shall not go beyond December 15, 1986.
The Committee uses funds from the appropriation for the Constitutional Commission of 1986 and the remaining balance of the Twenty Million peso appropriation given to the Constitutional Commission.
The Executive Order mandates the Ad Hoc Special Committee to ensure the preservation and safekeeping of valuable records, documents, papers, and memorabilia of the Constitutional Commission of 1986.