QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 417)
The EO cites Executive Order No. 308 (s. of 1987, as amended) and Executive Order No. 363 (s. of 1989), in line with the recommendation of the Regional Development Council for Regions VII Executive Committee.
Four (4) members from the private sector and non-government organizations.
The President of the Philippines, upon nomination by the Regional Development Council for Region VII.
The members must be nominated by the Regional Development Council for Region VII.
EO No. 417 requires: (1) nominees must be nominated by organizations duly registered with the SEC; (2) the organization should preferably be regional in scope; and (3) sectoral representation should be as wide as possible.
The EO states that such participation is expected to promote the efficient and effective implementation of the Central Visayas Regional Projects.
The Regional Development Council for Regions VII Executive Committee.
They must be duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Yes. It says the organization should preferably be regional in scope (i.e., a preference, not an absolute requirement).
It implies that the nominees should collectively represent diverse sectors, maximizing breadth of sector participation among private sector and NGOs.
Under Section 2, it shall take effect immediately.
To include membership of the private sector and non-government organizations consistent with EO No. 308 (s. 1987, as amended) and EO No. 363 (s. 1989), to improve implementation efficiency and effectiveness.
The EO authorizes the President to appoint upon nomination; while it does not explicitly say the President has no discretion, the legal mechanism is “upon nomination,” meaning nominations are a prerequisite for appointment.
It retains its present membership and adds four (4) additional members from the private sector and non-government organizations.
It indicates the Board’s existing members are not removed; rather, the private sector/NGO seats are added to the current composition.