Representation within the Commission
- Among the seven appointive members:
- Three represent the labor group, with at least one woman among them.
- Three represent the management group, with at least one woman among them.
- One member represents the general public.
Appointment and Term of Members
- All appointive members are appointed by the President of the Philippines.
- The Chairman is designated by the President from among the Commission members.
- The term for appointive members is three years.
- For the first six appointive members, terms are staggered as one, two, and three years for every two members respectively.
- Any vacancy, except by expiration of term, is filled only for the unexpired portion of the term.
Compensation and Meeting Benefits
- Appointive members receive a per diem of PHP 1,500 for each meeting attended.
- Compensation is limited to a maximum of eight meetings per month.
- Members who adjudicate pending cases before the Commission are also entitled to the same per diem.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect upon its approval on March 3, 1993.