Principal Place of Business
- The Board's principal place of business is in Metro Manila.
- By default, its office is located at the current BSP office complex in the City of Manila unless otherwise decided by the Board.
Composition of the Board
- The Board consists of a Chairman and two Members.
- Members may be heads or officials of government agencies, offices, or government-owned or controlled corporations involved in economic, financial, fiscal, or monetary policy formulation or implementation.
- Appointment and designation of the Board members are by the President, and they serve at his pleasure.
Powers and Responsibilities of the Board
- Administer, dispose, and liquidate all Central Bank assets and liabilities not assumed by the BSP.
- Formulate and implement comprehensive programs and guidelines for asset and liability disposition and liquidation.
- Manage, let, conserve, and rehabilitate retained assets until disposal.
- Coordinate with the Secretary of Finance and BSP Monetary Board to explore mechanisms for retiring or liquidating liabilities, including compromise, remission, condonation, dation in payment, write-off, set-off, roll-over, extension, restructuring, or revalidation.
- Negotiate with creditors to obtain better repayment terms.
- Submit periodic status reports on disposition and liquidation programs to the President through the Secretary of Finance and BSP Monetary Board.
- Determine and approve the Board's financial requirements, including annual operational budgets.
- Appoint, fix remuneration, and remove personnel subject to civil service and compensation laws; may delegate authority to appoint staff to the Chairman.
- Perform other corporate powers necessary to fulfill its mandate.
Meetings
- The Board shall meet at least once every month and as often as necessary.
- A quorum requires the presence of two Members.
- Decisions require concurrence of at least two Members.
Powers and Duties of the Chairman
- Acts as the chief executive officer of the Board.
- Prepares meeting agendas and submits policies and measures for Board consideration.
- Executes and administers policies approved by the Board.
- Directs and supervises operations and internal administration.
- May delegate administrative responsibilities to other Members or officers.
- Exercises additional powers vested by the Board.
Representation of the Board
- The Chairman is the principal representative in dealings with government agencies, entities, and third parties.
- Authorized to sign contracts, reports, balance sheets, correspondence, and other documents; the signature may be in facsimile.
- Represents the Board personally or through counsel in legal proceedings.
- May delegate representation powers to other Members or officers.
Remuneration of the Board Members and Chairman
- Subject to existing laws, Members receive a per diem for meeting attendance, not exceeding Php 1,000 per meeting and Php 5,000 per month.
- Additional allowances and emoluments may be fixed by the President.
- The Chairman’s salary and emoluments are fixed by the President commensurate to the position’s importance and responsibility.
Technical and Administrative Staff
- The Board has a technical and administrative staff headed by an Executive Director, designated by the Board upon the Chairman’s recommendation.
- The BSP shall detail or assign personnel as needed to assist the Board.
- The Board may engage qualified professionals as consultants subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Annual Budget
- BSP provides operational funding for the Board for fiscal year 1994.
- Subsequent funding requirements are to be included in the General Appropriations Act.
Separability Clause
- If any provision of the Executive Order is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining provisions continue in full force and effect.
Repealing Clause
- All previous executive issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order took effect immediately upon issuance on April 17, 1994.