Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11940)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 11940 is to extend the term of office of the President of Adiong Memorial State College from three (3) years to four (4) years, in accordance with Republic Act No. 8292, the Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997.
Republic Act No. 11940 amends Republic Act No. 7935 as amended by Republic Act No. 8651 and references Republic Act No. 8292, also known as the Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997.
The term of office for the President of Adiong Memorial State College under RA 11940 is four (4) years, and the president is eligible for reappointment for another term.
The President of the State College is appointed by the Board of the State College, subject to its guidelines, qualifications, and standards, and upon the recommendation of a duly constituted search committee.
The President shall render full-time service.
The Governing Board of the State College, in consultation with the Commission on Higher Education, shall formulate the guidelines necessary to fully implement the provisions of this Act within ninety (90) days from its effectivity.
Republic Act No. 11940 shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Yes, the President is eligible for reappointment for another term after the first four-year term.
Section 3 of RA 11940 states that the provisions of Republic Act No. 8292, the Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997, shall form part of this Act.
The appointment of the President of the State College is subject to the guidelines, qualifications, and standards set by the Board of the State College, which acts upon the recommendation of a duly constituted search committee.