Authority and Representation at the Opening Session
- The President or an authorized representative shall preside over the Commission's opening session until the Commission elects its own presiding officer.
- Undersecretary Ramon K. Katigbak of the Department of Finance is appointed as the President's representative for this purpose.
Date, Time, and Place of the Initial Meeting
- The opening session of the Commission is scheduled on July 23, 1988.
- The venue is the City of Baguio.
- The session will commence at 10:00 o'clock in the morning.
Funding for Commission Operations
- The Secretary of Budget and Management is mandated to release funds necessary for the Commission's operations promptly upon its convening.
Immediate Effectivity of the Executive Order
- The Executive Order is effective immediately upon issuance.
Underlying Legal Basis
- The authority stems from Republic Act No. 6658, which created the Cordillera Regional Consultative Commission.
- The Act requires the President to designate the person responsible for arrangements, convene the Commission within 15 days of approval, and preside at the opening session or authorize a representative to do so.
Procedural Compliance
- The order complies with the procedural requirements stipulated in the enabling law regarding convening the Commission.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Presidential Management Staff: Organize and handle logistics for convening the Commission.
- President or Representative (Ramon K. Katigbak): Convene the Commission and preside initially.
- Secretary of Budget and Management: Allocate financial resources to support Commission operations.