Academic Scope and Purpose
- The college primarily offers higher technological, professional, and vocational instruction and training.
- Fields include fisheries, trades and technology, arts and sciences.
- It may provide short-term technical or vocational courses as decided by the Board of Trustees.
- The college also promotes research on the exploitation and conservation of natural resources in Camarines Sur.
Non-Discrimination in Admission
- Students cannot be denied admission due to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, or political affiliation.
Administration and Leadership
- The head of the college is the President.
- The President is appointed by the Philippine President upon recommendation of the Board of Trustees.
- The Board fixes compensation and term, subject to existing budget laws.
- The President's powers include usual college head duties plus those specified by the Act.
Governing Board Composition
- The Board of Trustees is the governing body.
- Members include:
- Minister of Education, Culture and Sports (Chairman)
- Provincial Governor of Camarines Sur
- College President
- Bicol River Basin Development Project Program Director
- Three appointed residents of Camarines Sur in fisheries, trades and technology, arts and sciences.
- Appointment terms staggered initially; subsequent terms last four years.
- Vacancies filled by presidential appointment for the unexpired term.
- Representatives may stand in for the Minister and Governor.
- Temporary chairman may be elected if the Minister is absent.
Board Meetings and Legal Process
- Quorum requires a majority of members.
- Legal processes against the Board serve the President or Secretary.
Compensation and Expenses of Board Members
- Members receive at least 200 pesos per meeting attended.
- Reimbursement for necessary official expenses is allowed within budget laws.
Powers and Duties of the Board
- Administer funds and appropriate them for the college's support.
- Confer academic and honorary degrees with ethical restrictions.
- Authorize proficiency certificates for non-degree courses.
- Organize academic units responsive to provincial socioeconomic needs.
- Appoint officials and employees, set compensations, regulate service hours, grant leaves, and remove for cause.
- Approve curricula and discipline rules recommended by the College Council.
- Provide faculty fellowships and student scholarships.
- Enact necessary rules for college governance and operations.
- Manage donations and legacies for the college, including tax exemptions for donors.
- Authorize constructions and repairs of college facilities.
- Provide vocational training for adults and out-of-school youths.
- Acquire sites and improve college facilities.
Annual Reporting
- The Board must file a detailed annual report on the college's progress, condition, and needs to the Office of the President and Provincial Governor by the 15th day of the second month after classes start.
College Council Composition and Powers
- Composed of the College President and professors.
- Prescribes curricula and discipline rules subject to Board approval.
- Sets admission and graduation requirements subject to Board review.
- Recommends candidates for degrees and certificates.
- Exercises disciplinary authority over students within established rules.
Faculty Status and Appointments
- Faculty includes instructors and professors.
- Faculty appointments exempt from civil service examination requirements.
Prohibition on Political Ideology Influence
- Faculty members are prohibited from influencing students toward ideologies promoting violent government overthrow.
- Violation can lead to dismissal by the Board after due process.
College Secretary
- Appointed by the Board on the President's recommendation.
- Serves also as Secretary of the Board.
- Maintains college records as determined by the Board.
Treasurer and Auditing
- The Treasurer of the Philippines acts as ex officio Treasurer of the college.
- The Commission on Audit audits all accounts and expenses.
Equipment and Personnel Loan from Government
- Heads of national and provincial government offices may loan equipment and detail employees upon request.
- Detailed employees’ service counted as part of their regular duties.
Funding and Site Provisions
- The Province of Camarines Sur must provide or fund the purchase of the college site.
- P500,000 initial appropriation by the province for establishment, operation, and maintenance.
- Subsequent funding included in provincial annual appropriations.
National Appropriations
- National General Appropriations Acts provide funds for operation and maintenance until the college begins full operations.
Taxation Authorization
- The Province may levy taxes to raise necessary funds with approval from the Minister of Finance.
Repeal and Effectivity
- All inconsistent laws, decrees, and orders are repealed or amended.
- The law takes effect upon approval.