Law Summary
Leadership and Staffing of the School
- The Director of Fisheries will serve as the ex-officio dean of the Coron School of Fisheries.
- This dean position is held without additional compensation.
- The Director of Fisheries, subject to the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ approval, has authority to assign officers and employees from the Bureau of Fisheries to the school.
- The Director may also employ fishing experts to provide instruction to students.
Rulemaking Authority
- The Secretary of Education is tasked with promulgating necessary rules and regulations to implement the law effectively.
Funding and Appropriations
- An initial appropriation of one hundred thousand pesos is authorized for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the school during the fiscal year 1961.
- Funding for subsequent years shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
- Appropriations shall come from funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval.
- Notably, the law was enacted without the President's executive approval on June 19, 1960.