Restrictions on Cabinet Members Holding Other Government Positions (Section 1)
- Cabinet members who are also members of the Interim Batasang Pambansa cannot hold other government offices or employment except in an ex-officio capacity in government boards or bodies
- They can be authorized to represent the government in other boards with controlling or substantial government interest if related to official duties
- Positions held ex-officio or as representatives shall be prescribed by the President/Prime Minister
Amendment of Corresponding Charters and Laws (Section 2)
- Charters and laws creating government boards or bodies are deemed amended to allow ex-officio membership of cabinet ministers
- Such amendments follow determinations by the President/Prime Minister pursuant to Section 1
Appointment of Additional Board Members (Section 3)
- If a cabinet minister was not previously a member of a government board where he is now authorized to sit, the President may appoint an additional member to maintain an odd number of members
- Additional members must have qualifications suitable for the board’s functions
- No additional member needed if all board members are serving ex-officio
Compensation for Ministers in Boards (Section 4)
- Ministers with ex-officio or representative membership in government boards are entitled to reasonable per diems, allowances, and similar benefits
- Such entitlement prevails over any contrary provisions of law
Severability Clause (Section 5)
- If any provision of the Decree is declared unconstitutional, the remaining provisions stay valid and binding
Repeal and Modification of Conflicting Laws (Section 6)
- All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this Decree are repealed, altered, or modified accordingly
Effectivity Clause (Section 7)
- The Decree takes effect immediately upon issuance