Question & AnswerQ&A (MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 5)
The purpose is to authorize the continuance in office in hold over capacity of chairmen and members of various Professional Regulatory Boards under the supervision of the Professional Regulation Commission to avoid interruption or disruption in their activities.
They are authorized to continue in hold over capacity until October 31, 2010 or until their respective replacements have been appointed or designated, whichever comes first, unless they are reappointed in the meantime.
The Professional Regulation Commission supervises the Professional Regulatory Boards mentioned.
No, their continuance in hold over capacity is limited to until October 31, 2010 or until replacements are appointed or designated, whichever comes first, unless they are reappointed.
If reappointed before October 31, 2010, they may continue to hold office beyond the hold over period as regular appointees.
Yes, they can be replaced if their respective replacements have been appointed or designated before October 31, 2010.
It applies to the various Professional Regulatory Boards under the supervision of the Professional Regulation Commission mentioned in the order.
Yes, for example, Vivian S. Sarabia is listed as an Acting Member of the Board of Optometry, indicating authorization to continue in hold over capacity.
Hold over capacity means the authorized continuation in office of chairmen and members of the Professional Regulatory Boards beyond their original term until replacement or reappointment occurs, but only temporarily to prevent disruption.