Extends Adiong Memorial State College President's Term

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Republic Act No. 11940: Extends Adiong Memorial State College President's Term

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Extends Adiong Memorial State College President's Term

Law: Republic Act No. 11940

Decision Date: Jun 15, 2023

Republic Act No. 11940 extends the term of the President of Adiong Memorial State College from three years to four years, allowing for reappointment, and provides guidelines for its implementation.

Law Summary

Role and Appointment Authority

The President serves as the head of the State College and renders full-time service.
Appointment authority rests with the Governing Board of the State College.
A search committee must first recommend candidates.
The Board’s internal guidelines govern qualifications and standards for appointment.

Formulation of Implementing Guidelines

The Governing Board, in consultation with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), shall formulate guidelines to implement the Act.
These guidelines must be formulated within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of the law.

Integration with Existing Laws

Provisions of Republic Act No. 8292 (Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997) are expressly incorporated into this Act.
This ensures consistency and modernization in higher education governance.

Effectivity and Publication

The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.
Publication must be in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

Amendments and Legislative History

Amends Section 9 of Republic Act No. 7935, as previously amended by Republic Act No. 8651.
Passed by the House of Representatives on September 19, 2022.
Amended by the Senate on March 20, 2023; House concurred on March 22, 2023.
Approved by the President of the Philippines on June 15, 2023.

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