Title
Supreme Court
Increase in GSIS Board Members from 5 to 8
Law
Republic Act No. 4847
Decision Date
Jun 18, 1966
Republic Act No. 4847 increases the number of members of the Board of Trustees of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) from five to eight, with three representatives appointed to represent government employee organizations, and outlines the terms and qualifications of the trustees.

Law Summary

Election and Terms of Office of Trustees

  • Trustees elect a chairman and a vice-chairman from among themselves.
  • The General Manager serves as a trustee during his tenure and ceases to be a trustee upon separation from the position.
  • Appointed trustees (other than the General Manager) hold office for three years, or until their successors qualify.
  • Initial appointments under this amendment have staggered terms: two trustees serve for two years, and two serve for three years.
  • Successors are appointed for three-year terms beginning from the expiration of previous terms.
  • Vacancies arising for reasons other than expiration of term are filled only for the unexpired portion of the term.

Nature and Location of the GSIS

  • GSIS is established as a non-stock corporation.
  • Its principal place of business is situated in Manila or Quezon City, Philippines.

Compensation of Trustees

  • Trustees receive a per diem payment of twenty-five pesos for each day of actual attendance at Board sessions.

Implementation and Effectivity

  • The Act amending the Board of Trustees' composition and related provisions took effect immediately upon its approval on June 18, 1966.

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