Title
Creation of Zamboanga City Council of Elders
Law
Executive Order No. 47
Decision Date
Jan 12, 1993
Executive Order No. 47 establishes the Zamboanga City Council of Elders, a diverse group of Muslim and Christian leaders tasked with addressing peace and order issues in Zamboanga City, with the support of the Office of the Presidential Assistant for Mindanao.

Law Summary

Leadership and Membership Terms

  • The Council is led by a Chairman and a Co-Chairman elected internally.
  • Members serve without any form of compensation.

Functions and Advisory Role

  • Provides advice and recommendations to the Zamboanga City Peace and Order Council, the National Unification Commission, and the Office of the Presidential Assistant for Mindanao.
  • Acts as peace advocates and unifying agents between Muslim and Christian communities in Zamboanga City.
  • Assists in fostering mutual appreciation of faiths and religious doctrines among Muslims and Christians.
  • May perform other functions related to its primary objectives.

Administrative Support and Budget

  • The Office of the Presidential Assistant for Mindanao provides technical and administrative support to the Council.
  • The Council's budget requires approval by the President based on recommendations from the Presidential Management Staff and the Presidential Assistant for Mindanao.

Effectivity

  • The Executive Order takes immediate effect upon issuance.

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