Law Summary
Increase in Compensation of Board Members
- The representative of the Secretary of Justice receives honoraria equivalent to the hiring rate of an Assistant Secretary (Salary Grade 29).
- Each regular member receives honoraria equivalent to a Bureau Director (Salary Grade 28).
- Compensation adheres to existing laws, rules, and regulations.
Review and Revision of Rules and Regulations
- The Board is mandated to review the December 20, 1989 Rules and Regulations.
- New rules and regulations to govern the Board's proceedings must be established.
- Such new rules require approval of the Secretary of Justice.
- This is pursuant to the Administrative Code of 1987.
Adjustments in Organization, System, and Operations
- Within 90 days, the Board shall review its current organization, system, and operations.
- A report with recommendations must be submitted to the Secretary of Justice.
- The Secretary of Justice reviews and endorses the report to the Office of the President for approval.
- Any organizational and staffing changes require approval from the Department of Budget and Management.
Funding
- Financial resources for organizational and staffing changes shall come from available funds within the Department of Justice.
Repealing Clause
- All previous executive orders, instructions, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this Order are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- This Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance on December 11, 2002.