Republic Act No. 5984

Legal Principle/Provision: This section amends the first paragraph of Section 162 of Republic Act No. 3844, which pertains to the appointment of subordinate officials within the Office of the Agrarian Counsel.
Key Definitions Introduced:
- Agrarian Counsel: The official body responsible for overseeing agrarian reform activities.
- Subordinate Officials and Employees: Personnel appointed to assist within the Office of the Agrarian Counsel.
Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:
- The Agrarian Counsel is vested with the authority to appoint subordinate officials and employees.
- Appointments are subject to Civil Service rules and regulations.
- The Agrarian Counsel will also fix the compensation and prescribe the duties of these officials.
Relevant Timeframes, Deadlines, or Expiration Details: Not explicitly stated in the amendment.
Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences Mentioned: No specific penalties or liabilities are outlined in this section.

• The Agrarian Counsel holds the authority to appoint subordinate officials.

• Appointments must comply with Civil Service regulations.

• Compensation for special attorneys is aligned with salary scales of the Office of the Solicitor General.

• Compensation for subordinate officials and employees will be based on equivalent positions in the Courts of Agrarian Relations.

• Employees lacking equivalent positions will receive a 30% salary increase.

Legal Principle/Provision: This section addresses the financial implications of the salary adjustments for the appointed subordinate officials and employees.
Key Definitions Introduced:
- Current Appropriation: The existing budget allocation for the Office.
- Savings of the Office: Unused funds from the Office's budget.
Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:
- Any required adjustments in salaries will be charged against current appropriations or savings of the Office.
- This provision overrides any conflicting provisions in existing laws.
Relevant Timeframes, Deadlines, or Expiration Details: Not explicitly stated.
Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences Mentioned: No penalties are specified; however, the provision emphasizes the use of funds must adhere to budgetary guidelines.

• Salary adjustments will draw from current appropriations or savings of the Office.

• Overrides existing legal provisions that may conflict with this directive.

Legal Principle/Provision: This section establishes when the Act will take effect.
Key Definitions Introduced: None.
Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:
- The Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Relevant Timeframes, Deadlines, or Expiration Details: Immediate effectivity upon approval.
Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences Mentioned: No penalties are mentioned.

• The Act becomes effective right after its approval.

Republic Act No. 5984 amends the Agricultural Land Reform Code regarding the appointment and compensation of officials in the Office of the Agrarian Counsel.
The Agrarian Counsel has the authority to appoint personnel, with compensation linked to existing salary scales in related legal offices.
Salary adjustments for appointed officials will be funded from the Office’s current appropriations or savings, superseding conflicting laws.
The Act is immediately effective upon approval, with no specified penalties for non-compliance.