Law Summary
Composition of the Judicial and Bar Council
- The JBC is created under the supervision of the Supreme Court.
- It is composed of the following members:
- Chief Justice (ex-officio Chairman)
- Secretary of Justice (ex-officio Member)
- Representative of Congress (ex-officio Member)
- Representative of the Integrated Bar
- A professor of law
- A retired Supreme Court Justice
- A representative of the private sector
Appointment and Terms of Regular Members
- Regular members are appointed by the President with the consent of the Commission on Appointments.
- The term of office for appointees is four years.
- For the first set of appointed members, terms are staggered as follows:
- Integrated Bar representative: 4 years
- Professor of law: 3 years
- Retired Justice: 2 years
- Private sector representative: 1 year
Secretariat and Record-Keeping
- The Clerk of Court of the Supreme Court serves as the Secretary ex-officio of the JBC.
- The Secretary is responsible for keeping the official records of the Council's proceedings.
Compensation and Budgetary Provisions
- Regular members shall receive emoluments as determined by the Supreme Court.
- The Supreme Court will allocate funds for the JBC in its annual budget.
Functions and Additional Duties of the JBC
- The principal function of the JBC is to recommend appointees to the Judiciary.
- The Council may also perform other functions assigned by the Supreme Court.
Repeal and Effectivity
- Any laws, orders, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed or modified accordingly.
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.