QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 216)
It declares the effectivity/existence of the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) as created by the 1987 Constitution.
Section 8(1), Article VIII of the 1987 Constitution.
It took effect immediately upon issuance.
The Chief Justice, as an ex-officio Chairman.
The Secretary of Justice and a representative of Congress, both as ex-officio Members.
A representative of the Integrated Bar, a professor of law, a retired member of the Supreme Court, and a representative of the private sector.
They are appointed by the President for a term of four years, subject to the consent of the Commission on Appointments.
Four years.
First appointees: Integrated Bar representative—4 years; professor of law—3 years; retired Justice—2 years; private sector representative—1 year.
The Clerk of Court of the Supreme Court as Secretary ex-officio.
He/it shall keep a record of the JBC’s proceedings.
The Supreme Court determines the emoluments.
The Supreme Court shall provide, in its annual budget, the appropriations for the Council.
Recommending appointees to the Judiciary.
Yes. It may exercise such other functions and duties as the Supreme Court may assign to it.
It repeals or modifies any laws, orders, issuances, rules, or regulations (or parts thereof) inconsistent with the Executive Order.
No—the Constitution already created the JBC; Executive Order No. 216 declares its effectivity/existence as now in existence.
It includes ex-officio members from the judiciary (Chief Justice), the executive/legal department (Secretary of Justice), and the legislature (Congress representative), plus sectoral/independent members (Integrated Bar, law professor, retired Supreme Court member, and private sector representative).