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.