Title
Ad Hoc Committee for Constitutional Commission Liquidation
Law
Executive Order No. 48
Decision Date
Oct 15, 1986
President Corazon C. Aquino creates an AD HOC Special Committee to oversee the liquidation of the Constitutional Commission of 1986, including the preservation of documents and conducting a Constitution Education Campaign, with a deadline of December 15, 1986.
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Authority and Responsibilities of the Committee

  • Supervise and make decisions on all matters related to the winding up and liquidation of the Commission's affairs
  • Responsible for the preservation and safekeeping of valuable records, documents, papers, and memorabilia of the Commission

Financial Powers and Personnel Management

  • Authority to disburse funds from the existing appropriation allocated to the Constitutional Commission for operational expenses
  • Power to appoint personnel necessary for liquidation and fix their compensation
  • Limitation: these powers and operations shall not extend beyond December 15, 1986

Mandate to Conduct Constitution Education Campaign

  • Authorized to undertake a Constitution Education Campaign in collaboration with other government agencies
  • May use funds from the remaining balance of the Twenty Million Peso appropriation initially granted to the Commission and other funds allocated for this purpose
  • Funds cover allowances for Commissioners, resource persons, secretariat personnel, transportation, and other incidental expenses related to the campaign

Financial Oversight and Documentation

  • Chairman of the Committee empowered to sign checks and other financial documents related to fund disbursement

Effectivity

  • The Executive Order becomes effective on October 15, 1986, coinciding with the approval of the final draft of the Constitution

This framework ensures the orderly termination of the Constitutional Commission's activities while preserving important historical records and promoting constitutional awareness through education campaigns.


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