Title
Amendment on local officials' vehicle use
Law
Executive Order No. 683
Decision Date
May 4, 1981
Ferdinand E. Marcos expands transportation allowances for local government officials, enabling them to use private vehicles for official duties and receive reimbursement based on travel distance, thereby enhancing their operational effectiveness.
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Q&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 683)

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Sangguniang Panlungsod, or Sangguniang Bayan may authorize such use, but it is subject to the approval of the Ministers concerned.

The reimbursement rate is sixty-five centavos (P0.65) per kilometer traveled for automobiles and jeeps used for official business.

The officials expressly mentioned include Provincial Governors, City Mayors, Provincial and City Engineers, Provincial and City Treasurers, Municipal Mayors, and Municipal Engineers, along with other officials of equivalent rank.

The maximum allowances are determined based on the classification of the local government unit according to the length of designated first and second class roads connected with the provincial capital, city, or municipality, with different rates set for provinces, cities, and municipalities having 350 km or more, 200 to less than 350 km, 150 to less than 200 km, and 75 to less than 150 km of such roads.

The Joint Commission on Local Government Personnel Administration is responsible for determining other officials of equivalent rank to the Provincial and City Treasurers and Municipal Engineers for the purpose of granting the allowances provided in the order, based on recommendations of the local chief executive concerned.

Yes, Section 4 states that this Executive Order shall take effect immediately upon its issuance.

The repealing clause declares that all rules, regulations, or parts thereof which are inconsistent or contrary to the provisions of this Executive Order are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly, ensuring no conflicting rules remain effective.

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Sangguniang Panlungsod, or Sangguniang Bayan may authorize such use, but this must first be approved by the Ministers concerned.

Yes, Municipal Mayors can receive reimbursement. The maximum allowance they can receive depends on the length of designated first and second class roads in their municipality, with specific rates set for different ranges of road lengths as provided in the Executive Order.


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